# Teach Yourself Library vs AlingoU

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlingoU at 100% against Teach Yourself Library's 31%. AlingoU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Teach Yourself Library's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Teach Yourself Library sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AlingoU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AlingoU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teach Yourself Library has 144 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of AlingoU's.

Teach Yourself Library ships an update every 4 months, AlingoU every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teach Yourself Library | AlingoU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teach-yourself-library/id1143087176/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alingou/id6746413264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hachette UK (Holdings)Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/361205465) | [椿灏 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799841733) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 18 Tokens | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 25 Tokens | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 30 Tokens | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 35 Tokens | $34.99 | 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


### AlingoU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alingou/id6746413264)

This app helps you learn new languages faster by using memorable sound-alike phrases and short stories. It focuses on practical vocabulary and pronunciation without complex grammar, making language acquisition fun and effective.

**Highlights:** Mnemonic sound-alike hacks, Engaging mini stories, 18 popular languages, Instant pronunciation guides, Focus on practical phrases, Zero grammar stress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teach Yourself Library free?

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

### Is AlingoU free?

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

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

AlingoU is rated higher. Teach Yourself Library averages 3.9 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while AlingoU averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Teach Yourself Library nor AlingoU shows ads.

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

Teach Yourself Library ships an update every 4 months, and AlingoU every 2 days. Most recently, Teach Yourself Library was updated on November 11, 2026 and AlingoU on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*