Based on Apptopia data, Duolingo has a >10x lead in app downloads over rival language apps like Babbel. Patterson notes that more users are actively engaged with the Duolingo app.

The Duolingo app currently has over 40 million monthly active users “But the problem with smartphones is they are a double-edged sword – they also come with interruptive things, like TikTok ...

Duolingo, the language app, is now boosted by CHATGPT-4. Thanks to artificial intelligence, it's rolling out "Role Play." Role Play drops you into an imaginary scenario in French or Spanish.