You can change from Duolingo Super to Duolingo Max through your account settings on any device

Duolingo Super and Duolingo Max are two paid subscription tiers. Super includes offline lessons, ad-free learning, and unlimited hearts (the lives you spend on wrong answers). Max includes everything Super has, plus Max features: explanations powered by an AI called Duo, progress quizzes, and a learning statistics dashboard. If you hold a Super subscription and want to upgrade to Max, you change your plan directly in the app or on the website — the process takes less than a minute and your billing adjusts when ready.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed through the Duolingo app, the Duolingo website, Apple's App Store, Google Play, or another payment method. Each route has its own settings page, and you must change your plan where you originally bought it.

Key Takeaways

  • You must change your subscription in the same place you bought it: the app, the website, Apple App Store, or Google Play.
  • On the Duolingo app or website, go to your profile settings, select your subscription, and choose the upgrade option.
  • If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you change the plan in that platform's subscription settings, not in Duolingo itself.
  • Your billing date and remaining balance carry over when you upgrade, and you pay only the difference for the current billing period.
  • Max costs more per month than Super, and the exact price depends on your country and whether you chose a monthly or annual plan.

How to upgrade on the Duolingo app (iOS and Android)

Open the Duolingo app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Scroll down to find "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" — the exact wording varies by device. Tap it to see your current plan (Super) and the available upgrade option (Max).

Tap "Upgrade to Max" or the button showing the Max plan. Review the price and billing date, then confirm the purchase. Your payment method on file will be charged the difference between what you already paid for Super and the full Max price for the current billing period. You will see Max features active in your account when ready.

How to upgrade on the Duolingo website

Go to duolingo.com and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right, then select "Settings." Look for "Subscription" in the left menu and click it. Your current Super plan will display with an option to upgrade to Max.

Click "Upgrade to Max" and review the price and next billing date. Confirm the purchase using your saved payment method. The change takes effect right away, and you will see Max features the next time you refresh the page or restart the app.

How to upgrade if you subscribed through Apple App Store

If you originally bought Super through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, you must change your plan in Apple's settings, not in Duolingo. Open the Settings app on your device, tap your name at the top, then select "Subscriptions." Find Duolingo in the list.

Tap Duolingo and you will see your current Super plan. Tap "Upgrade" or the option to change your plan, then select Max from the available tiers. Confirm the purchase. Apple will charge your account the difference between Super and Max for the current billing period, and the upgrade takes effect when ready in the Duolingo app.

How to upgrade if you subscribed through Google Play

If you bought Super through Google Play on an Android phone, open the Google Play app and tap your profile icon in the top right. Select "Manage subscriptions," then tap Duolingo. You will see your current Super plan with an option to change it.

Tap "Change plan" or "Upgrade," then select Max. Review the new price and confirm. Google will charge your account the difference for the current billing period. The upgrade is active in Duolingo when ready, though it may take a few minutes to sync across devices.

What happens to your billing when you upgrade

Your billing cycle does not restart when you upgrade from Super to Max. If your Super subscription renews on the 15th of each month, your Max subscription will also renew on the 15th. You will be charged a prorated amount — the difference between what Super costs and what Max costs — for the days remaining in your current billing period.

For example, if you are 10 days into a 30-day Super billing cycle and Super costs $7 per month while Max costs $13 per month, you will be charged roughly $2 for those 10 days. Your next full charge for Max will occur on your regular renewal date. If you chose an annual plan, the same logic applies: you pay the difference for the remaining days of your annual term.

What to do if the upgrade button does not appear

If you do not see an upgrade option in your subscription settings, check that you are logged into the correct account. Some users have multiple Duolingo accounts, and the subscription is tied to the account where you originally bought it.

If you are in the right account and still see no upgrade option, try logging out completely and logging back in. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, make sure you are changing the plan in that platform's settings, not in the Duolingo app itself — the app may not show an upgrade button if your subscription is managed externally. If the problem persists, contact Duolingo support through the app's help menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my Super features when I upgrade to Max?

No. Max includes all Super features — offline lessons, ad-free learning, and unlimited hearts — plus the additional Max features like Duo explanations and progress quizzes. You do not lose anything when you upgrade.

Can I downgrade from Max back to Super later?

Yes. You can downgrade to Super or cancel your subscription at any time through the same settings where you upgraded. If you downgrade mid-cycle, you will receive a credit for the unused portion of your Max subscription, applied to your next Super billing period or refunded depending on your payment method.

Will my streak and progress carry over after I upgrade?

Yes. Upgrading to Max does not affect your learning progress, streak, or any other account data. Everything stays exactly as it was.

What is the price difference between Super and Max?

Max costs more than Super, but the exact amount varies by country and whether you chose a monthly or annual plan. You will see the specific price for your region and plan type in your subscription settings before you confirm the upgrade.

Can I upgrade on one device and use Max on another?

Yes. Once you upgrade, Max is active on your entire account. You can use it on the Duolingo app, the website, or any other device where you log in with the same account.