Duolingo: Language & Chess

Duolingo: Language & Chess — Reviews & Insights

Duolingo

4.73 (5.1M) Education iOS Free
Rating
4.73
5.1M ratings
Reviews/Month
7500
Trend: declining
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2026
v7.108.1
Days Since Update
59
Active

Analysis Summary

Duolingo is widely praised for its effective language learning approach and engaging gamification, but users express concerns about the restrictive energy system, occasional bugs, and the push...

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Rating Distribution

5★
60.0%
4★
14.2%
3★
7.2%
2★
5.4%
1★
13.2%

Pain Points

  • ads · 3.0% of reviews

    Excessive advertisements

  • bugs · 3.0% of reviews

    Software bugs

  • energy system

    Limited energy for lessons

  • connectivity · 1.0% of reviews

    Connectivity issues

  • language learning · 25.0% of reviews

    Language learning effectiveness

  • unit-based structure

    Unit-based learning

  • speaking recognition · 1.0% of reviews

    Speaking recognition accuracy

  • app crashes · 2.0% of reviews

    App crashing

  • additional courses

    Limited additional courses

  • gamified progress · 1.0% of reviews

    Gamified progress system

  • low barrier to entry · 27.0% of reviews

    Low barrier to entry

  • sign language

    Lack of sign language

  • energy system

    Energy system

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Praised Features

  • language learning · 50.0% of reviews

    Effective language learning

  • additional courses · 14.0% of reviews

    Additional courses (math, music, chess)

  • gamified progress · 7.0% of reviews

    Gamified progress system

  • low barrier to entry · 27.0% of reviews

    Low barrier to entry

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Feature Requests

  • sign language

    Add sign language

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Bug Reports

  • Software bugs · 2.0% of reviews

    Various bugs

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Competitive Position

Duolingo maintains a strong market position due to its extensive language offerings and engaging gamification, but faces competition from other apps that offer similar features.

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