Built an iOS app for calm, listening-first language learning — looking for honest feedback
Hi everyone,
I’ve been working on CalmLingo, an iOS language-learning app focused on low-pressure listening: short narrated stories, podcasts, dialogues, and language-focused meditations, mainly for Spanish and French (beginner + intermediate), with English as a translation option for now.
The idea was to make daily practice feel more like a ritual than a grind: a simple daily plan (morning / lunch / evening), optional ambience while you listen, Discover recommendations, Library & Favorites, plus quizzes and engage with an AI companion (“Melo”) to review vocabulary and practice short dialogues.
It’s still an early MVP, and I’d genuinely love feedback from people who care about language learning UX and iOS apps.
A few things I’m trying to validate:
- Does a listening-first approach feel compelling, or too niche?
- What’s missing from most listening-heavy language apps for you?
- What would make you try an app like this vs bounce immediately?
App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calmlingo-language-learning/id6760699516
Blunt feedback is welcome — confusing UX, bugs, weak onboarding, things you’d never use, etc. I’m mainly trying to learn what works and what doesn’t.
Appreciate anyone who takes a few minutes to check it out or share thoughts.