Language learning extension comparison
Practy vs. Language Reactor, Trancy & other extensions
Most browser extensions stop once you understand a sentence. Practy picks up from there, turning what you watch and read into practice you actually return to.
Why Practy
What makes Practy different from other language learning extensions for Chrome, built for learners who watch YouTube, Netflix, and other real content every day.
Works where you watch
Save words directly from YouTube, Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+.
No decks to build
Save words with one click while you browse. No flashcards to create or maintain.
Verbs flow into conjugation drills
Verbs you save from the extension can be practiced in the conjugation app across Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, English, Hebrew, and Arabic.
Synced across devices
Save in the browser, review on the web or iOS. Your progress follows your account.
Feature comparison
Each row is one decision learners actually make when picking between these extensions.
| Dimension |   Practy |  Language Reactor |  Trancy |  Migaku |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Learners who want words from real videos to become active practice across vocabulary, listening, and conjugations. | Desktop learners who mainly need dual subtitles, lookup, and playback controls while watching. | Learners who want bilingual subtitles and AI-driven speaking practice across many video and course platforms. | Learners who want a sentence-mining flashcard workflow, either in Migaku's SRS or exported to Anki. |
| Streaming platforms | YouTube, Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+. | YouTube and Netflix only. | YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video. | YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Rakuten Viki, and Animelon. |
| Active practice | Typing-based vocabulary drills and listening dictation where you type what you hear, saved-word review, and progress analytics. | A flashcard panel and PhrasePump, a listening drill that replays clips. | Per-line practice popups (fill-in-the-blank, dictation, multiple-choice) and an AI speaking coach layered on top of the subtitle UI. | Flashcard-based review with spaced repetition, with Anki export available. No typing-based dictation or conjugation drills. |
| Conjugations | Verbs you save from the extension flow into dedicated conjugation drills across Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, English, Hebrew, and Arabic. | No conjugation practice. | No conjugation practice. | No conjugation practice. |
| Mobile and app access | Chrome extension plus web and iOS app access for learning away from the browser. | Chrome Extension only. | Browser extension and mobile app. | Browser extension plus Migaku's mobile app. |
| Cost | Free tier covers all exercise types with caps on saved words and verbs. Plus removes the caps for $7.99/month or $69.99/year ($5.83/month). | Free tier excludes machine translation and caps word saving. Pro unlocks both for $6/month. | Free tier (up to 40 AI-transcribed videos/day); Premium low-end tier is $3.49/month, other tier runs $8.79/month. | $15/month, $144/year ($12/month), or $499 one-time lifetime. No standalone free tier. |
Best fit
Practy Learners who want words from real videos to become active practice across vocabulary, listening, and conjugations.
Language Reactor Desktop learners who mainly need dual subtitles, lookup, and playback controls while watching.
Trancy Learners who want bilingual subtitles and AI-driven speaking practice across many video and course platforms.
Migaku Learners who want a sentence-mining flashcard workflow, either in Migaku's SRS or exported to Anki.
Streaming platforms
Practy YouTube, Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+.
Language Reactor YouTube and Netflix only.
Trancy YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video.
Migaku YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Rakuten Viki, and Animelon.
Active practice
Practy Typing-based vocabulary drills and listening dictation where you type what you hear, saved-word review, and progress analytics.
Language Reactor A flashcard panel and PhrasePump, a listening drill that replays clips.
Trancy Per-line practice popups (fill-in-the-blank, dictation, multiple-choice) and an AI speaking coach layered on top of the subtitle UI.
Migaku Flashcard-based review with spaced repetition, with Anki export available. No typing-based dictation or conjugation drills.
Conjugations
Practy Verbs you save from the extension flow into dedicated conjugation drills across Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, English, Hebrew, and Arabic.
Language Reactor No conjugation practice.
Trancy No conjugation practice.
Migaku No conjugation practice.
Mobile and app access
Practy Chrome extension plus web and iOS app access for learning away from the browser.
Language Reactor Chrome Extension only.
Trancy Browser extension and mobile app.
Migaku Browser extension plus Migaku's mobile app.
Cost
Practy Free tier covers all exercise types with caps on saved words and verbs. Plus removes the caps for $7.99/month or $69.99/year ($5.83/month).
Language Reactor Free tier excludes machine translation and caps word saving. Pro unlocks both for $6/month.
Trancy Free tier (up to 40 AI-transcribed videos/day); Premium low-end tier is $3.49/month, other tier runs $8.79/month.
Migaku $15/month, $144/year ($12/month), or $499 one-time lifetime. No standalone free tier.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about using Practy as a language learning extension for YouTube and Netflix, and how it compares to Language Reactor, Trancy, and Migaku.
Is Practy better than Language Reactor?
Practy is better if you want a practice loop that covers HBO Max and Disney+ alongside YouTube and Netflix, with typing-based vocabulary review, listening dictation, and conjugation drills. Language Reactor focuses on dual subtitles, lookup, flashcards, and a basic PhrasePump listening drill on YouTube and Netflix.
Is Practy better than Trancy?
Practy is the better fit if you want conjugation drills and a typing-based dictation loop tied to your saved vocabulary. Trancy is the better fit if your priority is bilingual subtitles, AI speaking practice, and bilingual subtitles across a wider mix of video and course platforms.
In summary
Practy ties your browsing to a learning loop that follows you across devices, so the words you see today don't get forgotten tomorrow.
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