Comparison

Lingophant vs SlovoBox

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

SlovoBox

Master vocabulary and reading in multiple languages with a private, offline toolkit. Features immersive stories, active recall quizzes, and specialized tools for languages like Russian and Japanese. Focus on learning without distractions or data tracking.

Highlights
  • Private, offline language vault
  • Immersive stories with audio
  • Active recall quizzes
  • Specialized tools for Russian/Japanese
  • Home screen widgets
  • Adjustable audio speed
Features
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=== SLOVOBOX: YOUR PRIVATE LANGUAGE VAULT === Master your target language with a professional toolkit. Whether you are conquering Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Italian, French, or Japanese, SlovoBox provides the depth and privacy needed for functional fluency. === WHY SLOVOBOX IS DIFFERENT === Tired of subscriptions, forced accounts, and data tracking? SlovoBox is a private vault that lives on your device. [PRIVACY] No accounts required. Start learning instantly. [SECURITY] Your progress and metrics stay on your device. [FOCUS] Zero ads. Zero distractions. Just progress. === NEW IN 2.0: THE READING ROOM === Don't just memorize words, see them in context with our immersive stories. [CONTENT] 35 plus narratives across 4 difficulty levels. [AUDIO] Listen with adjustable "tortoise to hare" speed controls. [LOOKUP] Long-press any word for a dictionary definition. [MASTERY] Mark stories as Finished to watch your progress grow. === ELITE STUDY TOOLS === [QUIZ] Hidden translations for active recall. [RUSSIAN] Specialized word stress marks for pronunciation. [JAPANESE] Toggle between Kanji and Romaji easily. [GESTURES] Swipe to rank your mastery status instantly. [WIDGETS] Keep vocabulary visible on your Home Screen. 100% PRIVATE AND OFFLINE: Your entire library works on a plane, the subway, or deep off the grid.

Screenshots

Lingophant4 screens
SlovoBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SlovoBox at 5.0 against Lingophant's 4.3. SlovoBox also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lingophant's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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 SlovoBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SlovoBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingophant ships an update every 8 days, SlovoBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lingophant versus SlovoBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingophantSlovoBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
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 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander HartveldJonathan Pair

Customer experience

Lingophant

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

SlovoBox

All ratings1 ratings
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
1 purchases

SlovoBox

One-time1
  • Support the Developer$3.99

Questions

Is Lingophant free?
Lingophant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SlovoBox free?
SlovoBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lingophant or SlovoBox?
SlovoBox is rated higher. Lingophant averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SlovoBox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lingophant or SlovoBox have ads?
Lingophant shows ads; SlovoBox does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingophant or SlovoBox?
Lingophant ships an update every 8 days, and SlovoBox fortnightly. Most recently, Lingophant was updated on November 6, 2026 and SlovoBox on October 31, 2026.

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