# Beelinguapp vs ForeignLanguage Graded Readers

The clearest difference is rating: Beelinguapp at 4.4 against ForeignLanguage Graded Readers's 3.3. Beelinguapp also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 27). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beelinguapp sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and ForeignLanguage Graded Readers sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beelinguapp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beelinguapp has 2.3K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Beelinguapp's written reviews are positive against 35% of ForeignLanguage Graded Readers's.

Beelinguapp ships an update every 9 days, ForeignLanguage Graded Readers every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beelinguapp | ForeignLanguage Graded Readers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beelinguapp-language-learning/id1225056371/reviews)** | [3.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foreignlanguage-graded-readers/id1422731589/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **39.8% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Beelinguapp UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225055950) | [Hachette UK (Holdings)Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/361205465) |

## What reviewers say

### Beelinguapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beelinguapp-language-learning/id1225056371)

Master new languages with bilingual audiobooks and a unique parallel-text method. Read stories side-by-side in two languages, listen to native narrators, and follow along with karaoke-style scrolling text to improve comprehension and vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Bilingual audiobooks, Parallel-text reading, Native speaker narration, Karaoke-style scrolling text, Diverse story library, Comprehension quizzes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beelinguapp Monthly Plan | $6.49 | per month |
| Monthly Gold Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| Beelinguapp Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Promo 7-Days Trial | $18.49 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Promo | $19.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Trial Promo | $20.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Special Offer | $22.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Promo | $22.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Premium | $25.00 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Gold Yearly Promo | $36.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Promo | $36.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Trial | $41.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly | $42.90 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Sub | $42.90 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly | $49.90 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging content
- 👍 Parallel text and audio
- 💡 Concept of learning through reading
- 🚀 Variety of topics and stories
- 👍 Helpful for improving reading and listening skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🐛 Sync issues between text and audio
- 🐛 Unreliable quiz/comprehension questions
- 🐛 Inconsistent quality of narration
- 🐛 Difficulty navigating and accessing content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
- Unreliable progress tracking
- Issues with downloading and loading stories
- Glossary and flashcard features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of translation display
- Improve flashcard and vocabulary features
- Add more language options
- Provide better filtering and organization of content
- Improve sync between text and audio


### ForeignLanguage Graded Readers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foreignlanguage-graded-readers/id1422731589)

Learn languages through engaging short stories tailored to your proficiency level. Expand vocabulary and improve comprehension in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, or English with controlled language and authentic dialogues. Designed for enjoyable self-study or classroom use.

**Highlights:** Eight short stories per collection, Controlled language at your level, Authentic spoken dialogues, Vocabulary lists, Chapter summaries and comprehension questions, Variety of genres

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 2 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 11 Credits | $10.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 13 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 65 Credits | $64.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beelinguapp free?

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

### Is ForeignLanguage Graded Readers free?

ForeignLanguage Graded Readers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beelinguapp or ForeignLanguage Graded Readers?

Beelinguapp is rated higher. Beelinguapp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while ForeignLanguage Graded Readers averages 3.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Beelinguapp or ForeignLanguage Graded Readers have ads?

Neither Beelinguapp nor ForeignLanguage Graded Readers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beelinguapp or ForeignLanguage Graded Readers?

Beelinguapp ships an update every 9 days, and ForeignLanguage Graded Readers every 6 months. Most recently, Beelinguapp was updated on September 27, 2026 and ForeignLanguage Graded Readers on September 23, 2026.

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