When comparing Tandem Language Exchange vs idyoma, the Slant community recommends Tandem Language Exchange for most people. In the question“What are the best language exchange apps for Android?” Tandem Language Exchange is ranked 1st while idyoma is ranked 5th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Easy to use
Pro Active
Pro Free
Pro Meet and chat to cultures all over the world - A proper global society
So much better than facebook instagram, able to share experiences, knowledge. Imagine how the worlds troubles could be resolved if you all understood one another more effectively, able to engage and understand culturally the differences that make us all different. This goes a lot further, as you are actively seeking to converse with people you other wise wouldn’t meet or have anything in common. In this case the thing we have in common is the will to engage and understand our weaknesses in this case the language barriers.
Pro Find people near you
The local search emphasis means you can find people to meet with in real life.
Pro Clean design
It looks and feels modern and clean.
Pro Swiping cards
Some people may like the Tinder-esque swiping system, but it's good they don't do matching.
Pro Group chats
You can make group chats out of people you've spoken to in the past to arrange a group exchange.
Pro Responsive users
So far most people on the app seem to be responsive and friendly.
Pro In-message translation
When you don't understand a word while messaging with someone you can tap to see a translation.
Pro Very visual
Users can upload multiple photos so you have a better idea of who you're meeting.
Cons
Con Some "unfair" benefits for "pro" members
Con Limited access to built in translation tool can be counter productive for beginners
Limited access to built in translation tool, even though it is a google API that powers it, which as we all know is called google translate. I had to finish a conversation part way due to the limitation of the free version and using (said had translated to many times - WTF) the translation tool. Seems a little counter productive, especially if you are new to a language and sometimes both parties need the support to get off the ground.
Con Infinite waiting period
Con iPad version doesnt resize to landscape version only works in portrait mode
iPad Pro doesnt resize to landscape version because the app is made for mobile phones (which is great if you are on the move, but useless if you are studying).
