# Teach Yourself Library vs Lingopie

The clearest difference is ads: Teach Yourself Library at none against Lingopie's shown. Lingopie's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Teach Yourself Library sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Lingopie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lingopie holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingopie has 2.2K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Teach Yourself Library's written reviews are positive against 38% of Lingopie's.

Teach Yourself Library ships an update every 4 months, Lingopie fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teach Yourself Library | Lingopie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teach-yourself-library/id1143087176/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingopie-learn-a-language/id1534737981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 143 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | **37.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hachette UK (Holdings)Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/361205465) | [Lingopie Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534737983) |

## What reviewers say

### Teach Yourself Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teach-yourself-library/id1143087176)

Access free audio and learning resources to supplement your studies. Download materials to your personal library for anytime, anywhere learning. Sync your content across devices for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Free audio resources, Learning materials, Offline access, Cross-device syncing, Downloadable content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 2 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 3 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 11 Tokens | $10.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 13 Tokens | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15 Tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 17 Tokens | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 18 Tokens | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 25 Tokens | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 26 Tokens | $25.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 27 Tokens | $26.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 30 Tokens | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 35 Tokens | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 51 Credits | $50.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good content of books
- 👍 Helpful for language learning
- 👍 Clear audio pronunciation
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 👍 Free titles available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 App doesn't open or crashes on launch
- 🐛 Audio playback issues
- 🐛 Downloads fail
- 🐛 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- Crashes on launch
- Downloads not working
- App keeps logging off
- App not opening on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Track repeat functionality
- More exercises, words, and grammar
- Chapters listed as default
- Shorter jump forward/back options
- Audio player on lock screen


### Lingopie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingopie-learn-a-language/id1534737981)

Immerse yourself in a new language by watching foreign movies, TV shows, and music. Interactive subtitles provide instant translations, while flashcards and games reinforce vocabulary. Connect with a community of learners and experts.

**Highlights:** Watch foreign movies and TV shows, Interactive dual-language subtitles, Instant word translations, Video flashcards and quizzes, Live webinars and expert chat, Learn multiple languages

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LingoPie Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Lingopie Monthly Subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| Lingopie 3 Months Subscription | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Lingopie Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lingopie Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Lingopie Annual Subscription | $83.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent for language learning
- 🎥 Great selection of shows and movies
- 🔍 Helpful translation and vocabulary features
- 🕰️ Ability to adjust playback speed
- 🤩 Engaging and fun way to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤔 Inconsistent translations and subtitles
- 📺 Limited content selection for some languages
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Subtitles not in sync with audio
- Login and account issues
- Playback and streaming problems
- Vocabulary features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more languages and content
- Improve search and filtering options
- Allow deleting of saved vocabulary
- Provide landscape mode support for tablets
- Integrate with more streaming platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teach Yourself Library free?

Teach Yourself Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lingopie free?

Lingopie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Teach Yourself Library or Lingopie?

Lingopie is rated higher. Teach Yourself Library averages 3.9 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Lingopie averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Teach Yourself Library or Lingopie have ads?

Lingopie shows ads; Teach Yourself Library does not.

### Which is updated more often, Teach Yourself Library or Lingopie?

Teach Yourself Library ships an update every 4 months, and Lingopie fortnightly. Most recently, Teach Yourself Library was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lingopie on October 29, 2026.

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