# LingoDeer vs Falou

The clearest difference is monetization model: Falou at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer's subscription. Falou also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (96K vs 28K). LingoDeer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Falou sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 LingoDeer against 4.8 for Falou. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 96K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of LingoDeer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Falou's.

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, Falou every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingoDeer | Falou |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) | **[4.8 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falou-fast-language-learning/id1460579936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **96K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #144 | **#118** |
| Size | 216 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) | [Moymer](https://appshunter.io/developer/916971607) |

## What reviewers say

### LingoDeer

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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


### Falou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falou-fast-language-learning/id1460579936)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Education, #197 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers a fast and practical method for learning new languages. It focuses on real-life conversations and AI-powered pronunciation practice to build confidence quickly. Ideal for those with limited time seeking conversational fluency.

**Highlights:** Speak from Lesson 1, Practical, real-life conversations, AI pronunciation mastery, Personalized review lessons, AI Live Tutor practice, Grammar and pronunciation tips

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Falou Premium AI | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Falou Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Faloü PRO Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Falou Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Falou Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium AI | $149.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| Falou Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| Falou Support Education | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient learning process
- 💡 Unique conversational approach
- 👍 Helpful for pronunciation practice
- 🚀 Engaging and fun learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 💰 Aggressive premium upselling
- 🔒 Limited free access
- 🐛 Inconsistent lesson quality
- 🔒 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect translations or word associations
- Freezing or crashing during lessons
- Microphone issues during speaking exercises
- Inconsistent lesson difficulty progression

**Requested features**

- More grammar and sentence structure lessons
- Ability to customize learning path
- Offline mode for lessons
- Better progress tracking and goal-setting
- More language options beyond the current selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

### Is Falou free?

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

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

Falou is rated higher. LingoDeer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Falou averages 4.8 from 96K ratings.

### Do LingoDeer or Falou have ads?

Falou shows ads; LingoDeer does not.

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

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Falou every 5 days. Most recently, LingoDeer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Falou on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LingoDeer or Falou?

LingoDeer currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and Falou at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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