# Beelinguapp vs Glossika Legacy

The clearest difference is rating: Beelinguapp at 4.4 against Glossika Legacy's 3.7. Beelinguapp also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 105) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 Glossika Legacy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beelinguapp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beelinguapp has 2.3K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Beelinguapp's written reviews are positive against 45% of Glossika Legacy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beelinguapp ships an update every 9 days, Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beelinguapp | Glossika Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beelinguapp-language-learning/id1225056371/reviews)** | [3.7 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-legacy/id1597902556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **45.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beelinguapp UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225055950) | [Glossika Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597902558) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Glossika Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-legacy/id1597902556)

Master a new language through immersive audio and adaptive learning. Practice speaking, listening, and typing with native speaker recordings and spaced repetition. Learn effectively on the go, even offline.

**Highlights:** Immersion with native speaker audio, Listening-only mode for on-the-go learning, Typing, dictation, listening, and recording exercises, Spaced repetition for memory retention, System-recommended review lists, Offline session downloads

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $30.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Basic Annual | $159.99 | per year |
| Basic Annual | $199.00 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $399.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Effective spaced repetition and consistency building
- 🗣️ Native pronunciation and natural audio quality
- 📱 Convenient hands-free listening mode for on-the-go learning
- 🌍 Unique language selection including endangered languages
- 💪 Rapid progress in speaking and listening comprehension

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($150-$400 annually)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔌 App stops playing when screen is locked
- ❌ Broken subscription cancellation system
- 🔤 Incorrect or inconsistent translations in multiple languages

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes during playback
- Cancel subscription button unresponsive
- Audio stops when screen is locked
- No sound output despite active connection
- Placement test glitches and inaccurate level assignment

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for reduced eye strain
- Ability to pause and resume with system buttons (like music apps)
- Manual rating system for spaced repetition feedback
- Dictionary section for individual word learning
- Ability to delete or skip unwanted expressions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beelinguapp free?

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

### Is Glossika Legacy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beelinguapp or Glossika Legacy?

Beelinguapp is rated higher. Beelinguapp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Glossika Legacy averages 3.7 from 105 ratings.

### Do Beelinguapp or Glossika Legacy have ads?

Neither Beelinguapp nor Glossika Legacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beelinguapp or Glossika Legacy?

Beelinguapp ships an update every 9 days, and Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beelinguapp was updated on November 1, 2026 and Glossika Legacy 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.*