Comparison

Lingophant vs Session Timer by OrphicMath®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lingophant

Learn languages naturally using real-life phrases and authentic audio. Build your own vocabulary with custom practice cards optimized for long-term memory and pronunciation. Supports over 30 languages with content tailored to your needs.

Highlights
  • Learn with real-life phrases
  • Authentic audio with correct pronunciation
  • Create custom practice cards
  • Spaced repetition for memory
  • Supports 30+ languages
  • Focus on personal content
Features
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Want to speak naturally and learn with phrases from real-life? Build your own vocabulary with audio clips, that are authentic and with the correct pronunciation. Hold a button and record a native speaker. Or use it with your own teacher and remember every new phrase from class. Lingophant automatically creates a practice card and optimises the intervals between your practicing.  Practicing feels much more effective than with others apps, your brain actually prepares for and with real situations. We have starting content for 30+ languages. And then you fill up content from your own conversation, or by downloading phrasesets your teacher created. It works perfect for foreign language conversations, such as language tandems, chats with roommates, or colleagues at work. Also great for travelers / people living abroad, since you can learn slang and accents you'd otherwise never remember that well. Why does it work?  - You have the context of a real human voice. - You focus on relevant content you personally need. - Practicing is designed for long-term memory and pronunciation. Context + Relevance + Spaced Repetition = Fast Learning Focus on your own content, and have your cards always ready. Designed for and by language learners. Current languages for which the translator works: Hindi, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Thai, Slovak, Polish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese, Hungarian, Finish, Czech, Chinese (Simplified), Catalan, Georgian, Arabic Hebrew, English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Persian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Chinese (Traditional), Greek, Bahasa Indonesia. Standard Apple terms of use apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ -- Lingophant, because elephants have a good memory, and there's this Indian Ganesha god of wisdom. (woot!? download and share with friends abroad).

About

Session Timer by OrphicMath®

This app helps students and educators structure practice sessions for improved accuracy and time management. It offers a timed question interface, automated SWOT analysis of performance, and detailed PDF reports. Track progress across custom topics and refine study habits with actionable insights.

Highlights
  • Timed question interface
  • Automated SWOT analysis
  • Custom topic creation
  • Self-assessment tools
  • Professional PDF reports
  • Session data import/export
Features
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Session Timer by OrphicMath® Created by a seasoned IB & IGCSE private tutor, Session Timer turns focused practice into actionable insight with dynamic SWOT analysis, professional PDF reports, and robust homework tracking. Built for students, tutors, and educators, this powerful productivity tool brings structure, speed, and self-awareness to exam preparation-helping you refine accuracy, manage time under pressure, and pinpoint exactly where to improve. How It Works • Set Up or Import: Select a custom topic to track long-term growth, or instantly import a pre-loaded "Homework Mode" file from your teacher. Enable Auto-Advance to stay in the zone, flowing seamlessly from one question to the next without touching the screen! • Time & Solve: Set your countdown timer and tackle questions under exam conditions. Our Smart Question Numbering automatically handles complex IB/A-Level formats (e.g., smoothly incrementing from 1a(i) to 1a(ii)). • Self-Assess: Mark your answer as Correct or Incorrect immediately after the timer ends, or queue them up to review all outcomes at the end of a run. • Automated SWOT Analysis: Every response feeds into a live, adaptive profile: > Strengths: Accurate and fast > Weaknesses: Inaccurate but fast > Opportunities: Accurate but slow > Threats: Inaccurate and slow • Export & Analyze: Generate polished, shareable PDF reports detailing your history, accuracy/pace trends, and topic-by-topic SWOT breakdown. Key Features • Clean, Focused Interface: Distraction-free timer to simulate real exam conditions. • Seamless Auto-Advance for uninterrupted, distraction-free practice. • Homework Mode: Teachers can pre-load questions with specific time limits, export them as a single file, and send them to students to complete. • Anti-Cheat File History: Securely track the chain of custody for any imported file to ensure academic integrity. • Adaptive Workflows: Switch seamlessly between Lenient Mode [L] and Strict Mode [S], or Session Mode [S] and Exam Mode [E]. • Smart Numbering: Intelligent predictive text for complex exam question sequencing. • Unlimited Custom Topics: Track performance across an infinite number of subjects and units. • Premium Tools [Requires Subscription]: Unlock unlimited questions, adjustable countdown timers, and comprehensive PDF exports for parent-teacher communication or personal review. Why Session Timer? This isn't a gamified gimmick. Built by a private tutor with over 10 years of experience working with international students globally, Session Timer is grounded in real academic needs. It is a practical, professional tool that respects a learner’s time and goals. With Session Timer, students build discipline, educators track progress, and learning becomes measurable. Study smarter. Track better. Grow faster. Download Session Timer today.

Screenshots

Lingophant4 screens
Session Timer by OrphicMath®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Session Timer by OrphicMath® at none against Lingophant's shown. Session Timer by OrphicMath® also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Lingophant's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lingophant sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Session Timer by OrphicMath® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingophant ships an update every 8 days, Session Timer by OrphicMath® fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lingophant versus Session Timer by OrphicMath®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingophantSession Timer by OrphicMath®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander HartveldORPHICMATH LLP

Customer experience

Lingophant

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Session Timer by OrphicMath®

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lingophant

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (monthly)3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium (monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Premium (yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Premium (yearly)$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Session Timer by OrphicMath®

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Lingophant free?
Lingophant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Session Timer by OrphicMath® free?
Session Timer by OrphicMath® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lingophant or Session Timer by OrphicMath® have ads?
Lingophant shows ads; Session Timer by OrphicMath® does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingophant or Session Timer by OrphicMath®?
Lingophant ships an update every 8 days, and Session Timer by OrphicMath® fortnightly. Most recently, Lingophant was updated on November 6, 2026 and Session Timer by OrphicMath® on October 30, 2026.

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