Lingua — Conlang Builder
Your script, your language
About
Create your own unique script and language, complete with custom keyboards and a dictionary. Share your creations with a global community and explore languages made by others.
What's New in Lingua
1.0.4
October 24, 2026
New - Drawing: a baseline on the canvas, a stroke width for each line (five sizes), and layers you can name, show or hide. - The lasso moves only the strokes you select. - Font export is free on every plan. - Word generator: one button on the new-word screen fills in everything but the meaning, learned from your dictionary. - Comma and period are letters you can draw. The bottom row is now ! ? , . space return. - Line breaks in meanings, examples, notes and your language's overview. - Build your own keyboard for a language you downloaded. - Plus can make 3 languages and Pro as many as you like. Download 1 on Free, 3 on Plus, any number on Pro. Fixed - Saving could fail with "That did not work." - Pressing Save sometimes did nothing. - A letter you erased came back after saving. - Opening the original word from a derived word's screen crashed. - "The timeline is full" no longer appears. - Your own reposts now show on your profile. - Other fixes and improvements.
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Lingua Plus
Design your letters and their sounds.
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FAQ
What is Lingua?
Lingua is an app for creating your own languages, including custom scripts, dictionaries, and grammar rules. It also features a community timeline to share and discover languages.
Can I create my own alphabet in Lingua?
Yes, you can draw each letter of your script with your finger, and Lingua compiles them into a real font and a custom keyboard for use within the app and other applications.
What are the free features of Lingua?
The free version includes a full a-z and 0-9 script, one language, a dictionary of 100 words, unlimited custom keyboards, and access to the community timeline.
What do Lingua Plus and Lingua Pro offer?
Lingua Plus and Pro subscriptions unlock more letters, more words, and more languages, allowing for deeper language customization and expansion.
How does Lingua handle language sharing?
Users can publish their language's page and share individual posts with their custom script and a gloss. Others can read scripts without needing the specific font installed.
Does Lingua have ads?
No, Lingua does not contain advertisements. The app offers a free tier with core features and optional paid subscriptions for advanced functionality.
What devices does Lingua support?
Lingua is available for iPhone and iPod devices, running on iOS.
How often is Lingua updated?
The app was last updated on September 29, 2026, indicating ongoing development and support.
