Duolingo is one of the best language learning apps that has a huge fan following. The reason behind its immense popularity lies in the gamified way of teaching a new language.
The app, known for launching new features to the language learning app, has now added a new “Energy” mechanic. The energy mechanic is replacing the heart system on the learning app.
It is no secret that to inspire and motivate learners in completing their course, Duolingo hands out hearts.
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The Duolingo heart system started with five hearts, but learners lost one heart for each mistake.
If all the hearts are used up, then they need to wait as all hearts regenerate to continue your learning process.
One could also gain hearts for watching ads, practising old learned content or subscribing to Duolingo Premium.
Without any further ado, let’s get started:
Difference Between Hearts & Energy in Duolingo
The switch from Hearts to Energy was announced by Duolingo in May 2025. The new system is said to be more motivating as it rewards learners for correct answers rather than punishing them.
In the Duolingo heart system, learners were not allowed to continue learning if they lost all their hearts.
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However, the energy mechanism is slightly different from the heart’s system. You begin with 25 units of energy and lose one unit for each mistake.
How To Get More Energy on Duolingo
Here are some ways to gather energy on Duolingo:
- You can recharge the energy by watching ads, which gains you 5 energy.
- For unlimited energy, one has to subscribe to Super Duolingo and Duolingo Max.
- Energy can also be bought by spending 750 gems.
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- Treasure chests in the app will also reward learners with energy.
- Users were also rewarded with bonus energy at random intervals for answering correctly.
The heart system slowed the learning process, but the energy system will aid you in continue learning.
The new system will surely inspire learners to keep learning even if they make mistakes.
Duolingo is quite happy with the response to the energy system. They have revealed that learners have responded positively to the new system, and it is inspiring them to continue their learning journey on the app.
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The language learning app is all set to roll out the changes first on iOS. They are planning to launch the same on Android later this year.
Till then, iOS users will be gaining energy while Android users will still have to use the heart system.
