# LingoDeer vs Umi

The clearest difference is monetization model: Umi at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer's subscription. LingoDeer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 54%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Umi sells 15 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 LingoDeer against 4.8 for Umi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoDeer has 28K ratings behind it against 2.4K, 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 54% of Umi's.

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, Umi every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingoDeer | Umi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umi-language-learning/id1628381103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | #194 |
| Size | 216 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) | [Immersely Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628381105) |

## What reviewers say

### LingoDeer

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Umi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umi-language-learning/id1628381103)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master a new language through engaging TV clips, from beginner to fluent in a year. This app offers a fun, scientifically backed immersion method with vocabulary, listening, and reading practice. Learn from native speakers in real-life contexts without textbooks or lectures.

**Highlights:** Learn languages from 0 to fluency, Watch TV clips for learning, Vocabulary, listening, and reading practice, Immersion method, Learn from native speakers, 24 free lessons

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Umi Plus + Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Umi Plus - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Umi Premium - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Umi Pro - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Umi Professional - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Umi Plus - 6 months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Umi Plus + 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Umi Premium - 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Umi Plus + Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Umi Plus - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Umi Pro - 6 months | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Umi Premium - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Umi Pro - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Umi Professional - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Umi - Plus | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and immersive learning experience
- 👍 Helpful for improving listening and comprehension
- 💡 Unique approach using real-world media clips
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable way to learn vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations and subtitles
- 🐛 Inconsistent clip quality and content
- 💰 Paywall limits free access to full features
- 🤔 Lack of structured learning progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- Inability to delete account or access full free version
- Inconsistent performance and playback problems

**Requested features**

- Add more language options like Mandarin and Russian
- Improve spaced repetition and word review system
- Provide more detailed grammar and conjugation explanations
- Add a search function to find specific vocabulary


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

### Is Umi free?

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

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

Umi is rated higher. LingoDeer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Umi averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do LingoDeer or Umi have ads?

Umi shows ads; LingoDeer does not.

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

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Umi every 10 days. Most recently, LingoDeer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Umi on September 25, 2026.

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

LingoDeer currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and Umi at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*