HelloTalk

User Experience Report

Week of April 9th, 2025

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Top Insights This Week

Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of HelloTalk's key feedback

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Inappropriate Behavior

A significant number of users, approximately 30%, report discomfort due to inappropriate behavior and unwanted advances, treating the app like a dating platform rather than a language learning tool. This issue is particularly concerning for female users who feel harassed or uncomfortable. Example: 'The app is great, but too many people treat it like a dating app, making it uncomfortable for genuine language learners.'

The app is great, but too many people treat it like a dating app, making it uncomfortable for genuine language learners.

2

Subscription Costs

Around 25% of users express dissatisfaction with the high costs associated with essential features, such as translations and unlimited access to Voicerooms, which they feel should be included in a free language learning app. This pricing model is seen as a barrier to effective learning. Example: 'It's frustrating that you have to pay for translations, which are crucial for learning, making the app less accessible.'

It's frustrating that you have to pay for translations, which are crucial for learning, making the app less accessible.

3

Account and Support Issues

Approximately 20% of users experience issues with account management, such as unexpected bans or difficulties in restoring accounts, and report poor customer support responses, leaving them feeling unsupported. Example: 'I was banned without explanation and received no help from support, making the app unusable for me.'

I was banned without explanation and received no help from support, making the app unusable for me.

4

Privacy Concerns

About 15% of users are concerned about privacy, particularly regarding location sharing and the potential misuse of personal data, which makes them hesitant to fully engage with the app. Example: 'The app shows too much personal information, like my exact location, which makes me uncomfortable.'

The app shows too much personal information, like my exact location, which makes me uncomfortable.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Tandem
Tandem is highly praised for its user-friendly interface and effective language exchange features. Users appreciate the ability to connect with serious language learners and the supportive community, although some mention occasional technical issues.

#2 RUNNER UP

HelloTalk
HelloTalk receives mixed feedback; users appreciate its language exchange capabilities and diverse features like Voicerooms and Livestreams. However, concerns about customer support, account bans, and inappropriate user behavior are frequently mentioned.

#3 Straggler

Speaky
Speaky is appreciated for its concept of connecting language learners, but users report frequent technical issues and connectivity problems. The app's potential is recognized, but many users express frustration with its performance and support.
Competitors Analysis
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Tandem
#1 Users Choice
Tandem is highly praised for its user-friendly interface and effective language exchange features. Users appreciate the ability to connect with serious language learners and the supportive community, although some mention occasional technical issues.
HelloTalk
#2 Runner-up
HelloTalk receives mixed feedback; users appreciate its language exchange capabilities and diverse features like Voicerooms and Livestreams. However, concerns about customer support, account bans, and inappropriate user behavior are frequently mentioned.
Speaky
#3 Straggler
Speaky is appreciated for its concept of connecting language learners, but users report frequent technical issues and connectivity problems. The app's potential is recognized, but many users express frustration with its performance and support.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Translation Costs
Users are frustrated that essential translation features require a costly subscription, which contradicts the app's core purpose of facilitating language learning. This paywall is perceived as a barrier to effective language exchange.
It's absurd that I have to pay $20 a month just to translate messages, which is the main point of the app.
Inappropriate Interactions
The app is frequently misused as a dating platform, leading to uncomfortable and inappropriate interactions, especially for women. This misuse detracts from the app's intended educational purpose and creates a hostile environment.
Too many users treat this app like a dating site, making it uncomfortable for genuine language learners.
Account Suspension Issues
Users experience sudden account suspensions without clear reasons or prior warnings, even after purchasing VIP memberships. This lack of transparency and communication from support leads to dissatisfaction and distrust.
I was banned without notice after paying for VIP, and support hasn't responded to my inquiries.
Scammers and Fake Profiles
The prevalence of scammers and fake profiles is overwhelming, with users receiving numerous scam messages daily. The limited ability to block only five users per day exacerbates the issue, making the app less appealing.
Scammers flood the app, and I can only block five a day, which is not enough to manage the problem.
Network Errors
Despite having stable internet connections, users frequently encounter network errors that disrupt their experience. This technical issue undermines the app's reliability and user satisfaction.
I keep facing network errors even with a stable WiFi connection, which is frustrating.
Privacy Concerns
Users are concerned about privacy, particularly regarding location visibility and data collection. The app's settings sometimes reveal more precise locations than intended, raising safety and privacy issues.
The app shows my exact town instead of a general city, which feels like a privacy risk.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Translation Costs
Users are frustrated that essential translation features require a costly subscription, which contradicts the app's core purpose of facilitating language learning. This paywall is perceived as a barrier to effective language exchange.
Inappropriate Interactions
The app is frequently misused as a dating platform, leading to uncomfortable and inappropriate interactions, especially for women. This misuse detracts from the app's intended educational purpose and creates a hostile environment.
Account Suspension Issues
Users experience sudden account suspensions without clear reasons or prior warnings, even after purchasing VIP memberships. This lack of transparency and communication from support leads to dissatisfaction and distrust.
Scammers and Fake Profiles
The prevalence of scammers and fake profiles is overwhelming, with users receiving numerous scam messages daily. The limited ability to block only five users per day exacerbates the issue, making the app less appealing.
Network Errors
Despite having stable internet connections, users frequently encounter network errors that disrupt their experience. This technical issue undermines the app's reliability and user satisfaction.
Privacy Concerns
Users are concerned about privacy, particularly regarding location visibility and data collection. The app's settings sometimes reveal more precise locations than intended, raising safety and privacy issues.

Quotes of the week

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The app has a great concept for language learning, but the community often treats it like a dating app, making it uncomfortable for genuine learners.
skibiditoiletrizzler100
Week of April 9th, 2025
I love the app for meeting new people and learning languages, but the network errors are frustrating despite having a stable connection.
True_Gauntlets
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app is useful for language exchange, but the overwhelming number of scammers and fake profiles is a major issue, making it feel more like a dating app.
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Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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The app has a great concept for language learning, but the community often treats it like a dating app, making it uncomfortable for genuine learners.
Candice Wu
App Store
I love the app for meeting new people and learning languages, but the network errors are frustrating despite having a stable connection.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app is useful for language exchange, but the overwhelming number of scammers and fake profiles is a major issue, making it feel more like a dating app.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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