# LingoDeer vs Learn Languages with Dr. Moku

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Languages with Dr. Moku at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer's subscription. LingoDeer's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 285) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Learn Languages with Dr. Moku sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for Learn Languages with Dr. Moku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoDeer has 28K ratings behind it against 285, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of LingoDeer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Learn Languages with Dr. Moku's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingoDeer | Learn Languages with Dr. Moku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) | [4.7 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-languages-with-dr-moku/id1560153533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 285 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 75.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) | [Byrne Bob](https://appshunter.io/developer/387585138) |

## What reviewers say

### LingoDeer

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### Learn Languages with Dr. Moku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-languages-with-dr-moku/id1560153533)

Master new languages with animated mnemonic lessons. Learn to read, write, and speak Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Chinese Mandarin quickly and effectively. Features include stroke order animations, audio pronunciation, and various practice modes.

**Highlights:** Animated mnemonic lessons, Learn to read, write, and speak, Stroke order animations, Audio pronunciation samples, Reading, Listening, and Combo quizzes, Offline mode

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arabic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Korean Phrasebook | $4.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Phrasebook | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hangul Content Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hiragana Content Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Katakana Content Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chinese | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Korean Content | $8.99 | one-time |
| Kanji | $8.99 | one-time |
| All Japanese Content | $12.99 | one-time |
| The Complete Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast learning
- 👍 Helpful mnemonics
- 💡 Innovative learning approach
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Effective for visual learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 💰 Paywall for full access
- 🔊 Poor audio quality
- 📱 Lack of offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- Login errors
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Unreliable sync across devices
- Incorrect character quizzes

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More languages
- Improved audio quality
- Customizable font size
- Ability to practice writing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

### Is Learn Languages with Dr. Moku free?

Learn Languages with Dr. Moku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LingoDeer or Learn Languages with Dr. Moku?

LingoDeer and Learn Languages with Dr. Moku are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28K and 285 ratings respectively.

### Do LingoDeer or Learn Languages with Dr. Moku have ads?

Neither LingoDeer nor Learn Languages with Dr. Moku shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LingoDeer or Learn Languages with Dr. Moku?

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Learn Languages with Dr. Moku every 3 weeks. Most recently, LingoDeer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Learn Languages with Dr. Moku on September 27, 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.*