Clozemaster review

Clozemaster picks up where beginner apps leave off. Each round shows a real sentence with one word missing, and you fill the gap, so vocabulary arrives in context rather than as isolated flashcards. Sentences are sorted by frequency, which means the words you will meet most often come first, and spaced repetition brings back the ones you miss. When you get one wrong, an Explain button gives a grammar note. The app offers Vocabulary, Listening and Speaking modes and a hands-free Radio beta, across 50+ languages that include Esperanto, Basque and Swahili. Clozemaster describes itself as aimed at A2 to C1 learners, and that is accurate: without a base, the sentences are hard to parse. Essential features are free, and Clozemaster Pro, at $8.99 a month on the US App Store, adds unlimited play, custom collections and grammar challenges. For learners who finished Duolingo and want to read real sentences, the free tier is a sensible next step.

Who it is for

A2 to C1 learners who want to grow vocabulary after finishing a beginner course.

Price

Free to play; Clozemaster Pro is $8.99 a month or $79.99 a year on the US App Store.

Clozemaster Pro Monthly $8.99 Clozemaster Pro Annual $79.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Thousands of cloze sentences in 50+ languages
• Sentences sorted by word frequency, most useful words first
• Vocabulary, Listening and Speaking modes, plus a hands-free Radio beta
• Explain button with grammar notes after a wrong answer
• Spaced repetition, progress tracking and a global leaderboard

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free to start with essential features for everyone
• Strength: Learning words inside full sentences, not single flashcards
• Strength: Large language list including Esperanto, Basque and Swahili
• Weakness: Not built for complete beginners; aimed at A2 to C1
• Weakness: Little speaking with real people
• Weakness: Listening practice covers only some collections

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, essential features free
• Languages: 50+
• Target level: A2 to C1
• Pro price: $8.99 a month or $79.99 a year on the US App Store
• Modes: Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking

Where it ranks

Clozemaster is No. 5 in our Best Free Language Learning Apps verdict.