# Verbi
> Speaking practice with a tutor that answers in the language.
Canonical: https://ponicorn.com/startups/verbi
Updated: 2026-09-08
## Key facts
- Headline figure: $8,712 MRR — ✓ Verified, Aug 2026, high confidence
- Business model: Subscription app
- Categories: Education, Mobile Apps
- Founded: 2026
- Status: Active
- Website: https://apps.apple.com
## What it does
Verbi is built around the part of language learning most apps route around, which is speaking out loud to something that talks back. Pedro Machado launched it in April 2026 across several languages, and sells it as an App Store subscription.
## Founders
- [Pedro Machado](https://ponicorn.com/founders/pedro-machado.md)
## Technology
- Node.js — Backend (medium confidence)
- React Native — Mobile (medium confidence)
- RevenueCat — Payments (medium confidence)
## Growth channels
- App Store — primary (medium confidence)
## Metric history
| Date | Metric | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | ---: | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-29 (current) | MRR | $8,712 | ✓ Verified · high confidence · RevenueCat-verified recurring revenue; App Store activity corroboration · RevenueCat verified $8,712 MRR, $30,439 in last-30-days revenue and 1,929 active subscriptions on August 29, 2026. | [1] |
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## Sources
1. Verbi — RevenueCat-verified revenue dashboard — TrustMRR, Third party database — https://trustmrr.com/startup/verbi
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