Rosetta Stone Free Trial: 7 Days in the App, Once, Then Monthly

Rosetta Stone now runs on Sapphire, its newer platform, and the trial lives there. It's short, it's one per person, and the plan it rolls into is monthly, not yearly. Those three facts shape how you should use the week.

The Rosetta Stone trial at a glance

Question	Rosetta Stone's answer
Length	7 days
How often?	One time only
Where do I start it?	In the Rosetta Stone Sapphire app on Google Play or the App Store
What it becomes	A paid monthly subscription when the trial ends
Can I cancel?	Yes, at any time during the trial to avoid being charged
Price after, US	$19.99 a month billed monthly, or $159 billed yearly, as of October 2026

What the 7-day trial includes

Rosetta Stone lists five things the trial gives you access to:

• Immersive lessons in 25 languages.
• TruAccent speech technology, which listens to your pronunciation.
• More than 500 interactive flashcard sets.
• Chat Missions, which are practice conversations for travel and social situations.
• Sapphire Studio, where you create learning activities on any topic you choose.

Sapphire Studio is the feature I'd test hardest if you're learning for work. Build a set of activities around the words you need with clients or suppliers, and see whether the tool makes them stick.

How to start the trial

1. Download the Rosetta Stone Sapphire app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Open it and tap the blue Sign up button.
3. Pick the language you want to study.
4. Create an account with your name, email and a password.
5. Tap the blue Start my trial button.
6. Missed it during sign up? Tap the profile icon, go to Account settings, tap Manage subscription, then Start your free trial.

Note the device rules on the support site: Sapphire runs on iOS 16 and above and Android 10 and above, and Android tablets and foldables aren't currently supported.

What you can do without starting the trial

You don't have to burn your one trial to get a feel for Rosetta Stone. Its support site says that on the web, with no sign in, you can browse the whole curriculum, try a limited amount of free practice each day and test up to 10 flashcards a day. In the app, a free account unlocks the first lesson in every language. Do that first, then start the trial when you have a clear week to use it.

A simple plan for your seven Rosetta Stone days

1. Day one: choose one language and finish your first immersive lesson.
2. Day two: switch on TruAccent and repeat a lesson out loud until the speech tool accepts your pronunciation.
3. Day three: try a Chat Mission for a situation you'll face, such as ordering food or introducing your business.
4. Day four: build a Sapphire Studio activity around ten words from your own work.
5. Day five: work through flashcard sets on topics you care about and see how much you remember from day one.
6. Day six: check Manage subscription, look at the monthly price you'll pay, and decide.
7. Day seven: if you're not staying, make sure the cancellation went through where you subscribed.

The test is simple. If you've opened the app without being nagged on most of those days, the habit is forming and the subscription is likely to pay its way. If you skipped three days, be honest with yourself before the monthly charge lands.

How to cancel the Rosetta Stone trial

Cancelling depends on where your subscription sits. Because the trial starts in the app, it usually sits with Apple or Google.

Apple App Store

1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select Rosetta Stone and cancel.

Google Play

1. Open the Google Play Store and go to Payments and subscriptions.
2. Tap Subscriptions and select Rosetta Stone.
3. Tap Cancel subscription.

Bought on the Rosetta Stone website

1. Log in to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in a web browser.
2. Click the profile icon in the top right corner to open Account settings.
3. Select Manage subscription.
4. Click Cancel subscription.

Rosetta Stone points app store customers to Apple and Google for cancellation, so cancelling on the website won't stop an app store subscription.

Refunds if you're charged

This is where the details differ by product and store, so read them carefully:

• Rosetta Stone says all Sapphire subscriptions bought directly from it come with a 14-day satisfaction guarantee.
• Refunds for website and Google Play purchases go through its Memberships team by email or phone, with your email address, order number or Google Play order number.
• Apple purchases are refunded through Apple, not Rosetta Stone.
• Older Rosetta Stone Classic subscriptions bought from its website come with a 30-day, no risk guarantee that refunds you in full.
• Purchases from other retailers follow that retailer's policy.

Comparing options? I've put Babbel and Rosetta Stone side by side, and rounded up the language apps worth your time if you want to see the wider field.

Monthly or yearly after the trial?

The trial converts to monthly, which is the more expensive way to pay over a year. If the trial convinces you, Rosetta Stone lets you switch between monthly and yearly from Manage subscription, and the change takes effect on your next renewal date. Stay monthly for a month or two if you're not sure the habit will stick, then switch once you know it has.

Comparing it with another language app? See our Babbel prices guide for how Babbel structures its plans.

My verdict

The Rosetta Stone free trial is a fair test: seven days of the full Sapphire app, with the speech tool, Chat Missions and Studio included. It's one time only, so try the free daily practice and first lessons before you start it, then block out a week when you can do a lesson every day. Set a reminder for day six. If you're charged by mistake, the 14-day guarantee on direct Sapphire purchases is your safety net.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Rosetta Stone free trial?

Rosetta Stone says the Sapphire app offers a one-time 7-day free trial.

What happens when the Rosetta Stone trial ends?

Your account converts automatically to a paid monthly subscription unless you cancel during the trial.

How do I start the Rosetta Stone free trial?

Sign up in the Rosetta Stone Sapphire app and tap Start my trial, or go to Account settings, Manage subscription, then Start your free trial.

Can I use Rosetta Stone free without a trial?

Yes. On the web you can browse the curriculum, try limited free practice and up to 10 flashcards a day. A free app account opens the first lesson in every language.

Does Rosetta Stone give refunds?

Rosetta Stone says Sapphire subscriptions bought directly from it come with a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. Apple purchases are refunded through Apple.