# Qlango vs LingoDeer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Qlango at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer's subscription. Qlango also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). LingoDeer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28K vs 116). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Qlango sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Qlango against 4.7 for LingoDeer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoDeer has 28K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Qlango's written reviews are positive against 77% of LingoDeer's.

Qlango ships an update weekly, LingoDeer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qlango | LingoDeer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlango-learn-80-plus-languages/id1258076084/reviews) | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 116 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 157 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qlango d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475998913) | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) |

## What reviewers say

### Qlango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlango-learn-80-plus-languages/id1258076084)

Master over 70 languages with personalized lessons and interactive games. This app adapts to your learning pace and goals, allowing you to practice from any language and receive real-time feedback. Features include spaced repetition, CEFR level support, and AI-powered assistance.

**Highlights:** Learn 70+ languages from any other language, Interactive games like Wordle-style, Personalized lessons based on mistakes, Spaced repetition system, Real-time hints and grammar tips, Hands-free audio mode, AI and expert Q&A

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Qlango Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| One time payment | $119.99 | one-time |


### LingoDeer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers structured language lessons created by teachers, making learning effective and easy. It covers 20 languages, from beginner alphabets to conversational fluency, with interactive exercises and native speaker audio.

**Highlights:** Short, interactive lessons, Clear learning path, Grammar tips and notes, Native speaker audio, Flashcards and quizzes, Offline learning, Real-life conversation practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Japanese Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Korean Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Multilingual Pass - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Korean Quarterly subscription | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Multilingual Pass - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Korean Pass - Yearly | $76.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass - 6 Months | $83.99 | per 6 months |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription - discount | $109.99 | per year |
| Buy 1200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership for new | $299.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership discount | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning Asian languages
- 👍 Thorough grammar and sentence structure explanations
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 📚 Comprehensive lessons and review features
- 🔊 Clear audio and pronunciation guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after initial lessons
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited free content
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between languages
- 🔢 Lack of customization options (e.g., dark mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Progress bar not updating correctly
- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct
- Inability to resume lessons after app update
- Keyboard issues when typing answers

**Requested features**

- Allow typing answers instead of just selecting
- Provide feedback on pronunciation accuracy
- Improve spaced repetition for vocabulary review
- Add more languages, especially less common ones
- Implement a community feature to connect with other learners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qlango free?

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

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Qlango or LingoDeer?

Qlango and LingoDeer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 116 and 28K ratings respectively.

### Do Qlango or LingoDeer have ads?

Qlango shows ads; LingoDeer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Qlango or LingoDeer?

Qlango ships an update weekly, and LingoDeer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Qlango was updated on September 21, 2026 and LingoDeer on September 25, 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.*