Lingoda Reviews: Is It Legit?

Customer Experience

Positive experience69.9% of reviews
Neutral5.5% of reviews
Negative experience24.7% of reviews

~ Based on 73 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is Lingoda Safe?

Lingoda : Language Learning appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Lingoda is 94/100.

This assessment is based on 193 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8/5.

Safety Analysis

94.8% of ratings point to a safe experience
1.6% of ratings suggest some concerns
3.6% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 193 App Store ratings for Lingoda.

Is Lingoda Legit?

Lingoda : Language Learning appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Lingoda is 70/100.

Based on 70 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Great all round experience

The lessons have a friendly vibe both teachers and group members. The booking process is simple and flexible and the app is excellent for both booking, tracking progress and linking up lessons and exercises.

Great

convenient, easy, and supportive

Insanely good.

Wow. This is insanely good practice. Realistic conversations that actively check and advise you on grammar as you go. This is AI deployed in a useful fashion that adds real value… I only wish there was some way to ensure the environmental impact of using so much AI could be avoided.

Hidden Fees!!!!!

I really liked Lingoda until I realized they were charging me double the amount each month for paying through the app opposed to paying through their website. When I asked about it they said it’s commission for Apple and google. So I was paying $279.99 a month for 12 classes instead of what should have been $139.99. Nowhere on the app does it warn the subscriber of this. Also 100% commission?? That’s unethical.
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Disappointed

Must say I’m massively disappointed, I be been using lingida as platform for over 2,5 years now. What I was expecting from the app is quick access to the video lesson ofc. Instead 5 minutes prior to class I discovered I need to use the web browser. Needles to say on the web browser I was suggested to use my laptop.. I still managed to use the browser on my phone, which was a far from friendly experience.
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Yasmeen

Love the app! It’s truly the best learning app. I was wondering why they took so long to make the app available and then it took a while for them to develop it to compete with other language learning apps and now it’s amazing! Truly the best and the new features makes learning more fun and convenient!
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Nice courses

A lot of courses with vocabulary, grammar etc.

There is also the possibility to book group or 1on1 classes for each course

The best learning language method hands

There’s so many ads for apps and websites that promise to make you fluent. And they’re all pretty much just cutesy except Lingoda. I’m pretty obsessed with learning foreign languages as a hobby on my own. And through self study and many years I’ve become fluent in French and Italian. And I am working on my Japanese. And I can tell you hands-down that Lingoda is my number one recommendation to friends and family who also want to learn a foreign. Literally my only complaint about Lingoda is that I wish they had more languages, like Japanese, and higher level classes in Italian. So basically just that I want more!
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Feels like scammy recently

The booking and pricing system they designed is to take advatage of teachers and students. All about money making. Hire a better CEO that cares about teaching and the people!!!

Response from developer

We are truly sorry to hear that you feel this way about our platform and booking structure. Our goal is to create a fair, effective environment where students can flexibly access quality language education, and teachers are supported in delivering great live classes. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding our pricing and system design, and we will share your comments with the corresponding teams as we continuously work to improve our platform for both our students and teachers. If you have any questions or need further support, please feel free to reach out to our Student Support team.

Cash grab

The platform started off great and I really loved it. But now every interaction I have feels like a cash grab or borderline scam. I have favorite teachers who I used to love taking classes from, but now they are allowed to cancel classes with zero notice leaving me with a teacher I don’t know and who honestly doesn’t care to teach me. I on the other hand am not allowed to cancel if this happens so I’m left with nothing to do.

Another issue is due to work I got behind on my classes a bit and have a big build up, i tried to pause my subscription, but in doing so I’m not allowed to take classes. The credits become completely unusable even though I have paid for them. Why not let me use them? Because it’s a cash grab.

The prices swing wildly as well. I noticed the price for my package is nearly half of what I’m paying. So new students get the new rate and old students get exploited, not a good way to treat loyalty, again cash grab.

They’ve also lowered teacher rates, so good teachers have just left completely, and those that stay cancel constantly (presumably when they have better opportunities elsewhere).

I can’t wait to finish using my credits and get out of this toxic predatory system.
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Response from developer

We are deeply sorry to hear about your recent experience and frustration. We take feedback like this very seriously and appreciate the opportunity to clarify these points. First, regarding teacher cancellations, we want to assure you that last-minute cancellations by teachers are strictly against our policies. This practice is penalized by our Teacher Management team, as we understand how disruptive it is to your routine. When it comes to assigned teachers, we apologize for any misunderstanding. As outlined in our terms, our academic team constantly evaluates and works alongside our teachers to maintain high educational standards. To ensure students can reliably attend classes at their preferred date and time, our system prioritizes schedule availability, meaning we do not offer the option to select a specific teacher for a lesson. Regarding your accumulated class credits, we would like to help clarify how our model works. Lingoda operates on a subscription-based service where an active plan is required to access the platform and book classes. The subscription fee covers ongoing access to the platform, while the credits' validity (and their ability to roll over) are an added value provided to students. Your credits carry a 1-year validity period from the date of issue and remain securely in your account as long as they haven't expired, allowing you to flexibly use them in upcoming billing cycles when your plan is active. We strongly encourage you to contact our Student Support team so they can assist you with flexible options to catch up on your accumulated classes. On the topic of pricing, please note that we do not abruptly alter existing subscription costs for active users. However, updated plans or regional promotional structures are introduced periodically. If a new plan better fits your needs, you are welcome to transition to it, though we advise reaching out to Student Support first to ensure you understand any differences before leaving a legacy plan. Finally, regarding teacher compensation, Lingoda remains committed to offering fair, competitive rates that align with international online teaching standards, alongside flexible working conditions and dedicated professional support. We continuously review our compensation structures so we can continue to work with talented educators. Please reach out directly to our Student Support team so we can review your account details and work toward a solution that helps you get the most out of your remaining classes.

Spanish Learning

I’m a big fan of Lingoda. I used Duolingo for a few years including the paid version. It was a good baseline, but having a program to iteratively work through and practice speaking has definitely advanced my learning and confidence. The teachers have all been really nice and helpful - I certainly have favorite ones. The lesson plans are good too, and progress at a good rate. Definitely happy with Lingoda having completely over 100 lessons now.
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Response from developer

Reaching over 100 lessons is an incredible milestone! It’s great to hear how transitioning from app-based practice to live classes has boosted your confidence and accelerated your learning. We're thrilled that you've found favorite teachers and are enjoying the curriculum. Thank you for being such a dedicated part of our community, and we look forward to supporting you as you keep progressing!

Wunderbar!

The lessons and resources are perfectly pitched for online, small group learning. The teachers are excellent.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hervorragende Sprachschule

Ich lerne bei Lingoda Deutsch und bereite mich auf meinen Beruf in der Pflege vor. Die Lehrkräfte sind sehr kompetent und freundlich. Der Unterricht ist gut strukturiert, interaktiv und macht Spaß. Ich habe mein Deutsch deutlich verbessert und fühle mich sicherer im Berufsalltag. Ich kann Lingoda jedem empfehlen, der Deutsch lernen oder seine Sprachkenntnisse für den Beruf verbessern möchte.
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Response from developer

Vielen Dank, dass du deine Erfahrungen mit uns geteilt hast! Es ist wunderbar zu hören, wie Lingoda dir dabei hilft, dich auf deine Karriere in der Krankenpflege vorzubereiten. Wir freuen uns, dass unsere Lehrkräfte und der Aufbau der Lektionen dir das Selbstvertrauen geben, das du für deinen beruflichen Alltag brauchst. Viel Erfolg beim Deutschlernen und bei deiner Arbeit im Gesundheitswesen. Vielen Dank, dass du dich um diejenigen kümmerst, die Hilfe brauchen! Diese Nachricht wurde mithilfe eines Übersetzungstools automatisch übersetzt.

Great classes

Good plataform to learn online.

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, Fernando! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying our platform and finding it a great place to learn. Enjoy your classes!

Lingoda has been great for me

I had strong classroom French and needed people to speak with to reach next levels. Lingoda’s system of teachers from all over the francophone world, following a standard structure, is ideal for me. I think the individual classes are the best value - they cost a bit more but they are significantly more impactful. Merci!
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Response from developer

It’s fantastic to hear how well our platform is supporting your transition from classroom French to real-world fluency. Thank you for being a part of our community, and best of luck as you reach your next level!

Best school out there

Excellent program, the professors are helpful. The class size is small. The materials for homework and Backup resources are outstanding

Response from developer

We love to hear this! It's great to know that our small group sizes, dedicated teachers, and preparation materials are giving you everything you need to succeed. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Lingoda is amazing!

Has opened my life to being able to Speak Spanish. No other apps or programs work for me. I need a real teacher, I need real feedback, I need to be able to answer questions.

Response from developer

That is such inspiring feedback! It's wonderful to hear how much of a difference real teachers and live feedback have made for your Spanish. Having that interactive environment is key to breaking through and speaking with confidence, and we're happy to be part of your journey!

good

zum Deutschlernen, wenn du Arbeiter bist und vom Arbeitgeber 50 Unterrichtsstunden erhältst

Response from developer

Vielen Dank für deinen Beitrag! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass dein Arbeitgeber deine Sprachkenntnisse fördert und dass Lingoda sich gut in deinen Arbeitsalltag einfügt. Wir freuen uns, Teil deiner Lernreise zu sein! Diese Antwort wurde mit einem Übersetzungstool übersetzt.

Brilliant programme

Highly recommended

Response from developer

Thank you for your support! We really appreciate the recommendation and are glad to have you learning with us.

They ask for money even if you have already paid!

I wanted to transfer my credits from one account to another (french to English).
They are telling me we can only transfer 35 out of 48 because of price difference!
While the classes have the same pricing.
Unbelievable! After 175 classes in lingoda, Im thinking about leaving this platform and continue somewhere more reasonable.
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Response from developer

We are so sorry to hear about the credit transfer between your accounts, Ali. Please keep in mind that plan pricing can vary depending on the region and language that you want to learn, and our team carefully evaluates the specific account details for both the origin and destination accounts when calculating credit conversions. We encourage you to reach back out to our student support team so they can review your account, clearly explain how the conversion was calculated, and work with you to make sure you get the most out of your lessons.