# LingoDeer vs Airlearn

The clearest difference is monetization model: Airlearn at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer's subscription. Airlearn also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). LingoDeer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Airlearn sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Airlearn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 46K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of LingoDeer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Airlearn's.

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, Airlearn every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingoDeer | Airlearn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) | **[4.8 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airlearn-language-learning/id6479639235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | #145 |
| Size | 216 MB | 594 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) | [UNACADEMY INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736703854) |

## 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


### Airlearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airlearn-language-learning/id6479639235)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Education, #160 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master over 25 languages with concise lessons, cultural insights, and practical dialogues. Engage in weekly leagues and track your progress to achieve fluency. Start learning for free today.

**Highlights:** Master 25+ languages, Concise grammar and vocabulary lessons, Rich cultural insights, Practical dialogues and real-life situations, Spaced repetition for memory retention, Weekly leagues and XP for motivation, Progress tracking with daily goals and streaks

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pay monthly (7 days free) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pay 6 months (14 days free) | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Pay 6 months (14 days free) | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Pay for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (14 days free) | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (14 days free) | $47.99 | per year |
| Airlearn Pro - Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Airlearn Pro - Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (14 days free) | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (7 days free) | $79.99 | per year |
| Pay for 5,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 🚀 Effective language learning
- 💡 Explains grammar and culture
- 🎨 Beautiful art and visuals
- 🗣️ Good pronunciation practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free lessons per day
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📚 Lacks more language options
- 🔍 Needs better review/progress tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons getting stuck on certain questions
- Words/sentences not registering correctly
- App freezing or crashing after completing lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more languages like Korean, Portuguese, Italian
- Implement spaced repetition for better vocabulary retention
- Allow users to toggle romaji/kana display for Japanese
- Add placement tests to determine starting level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

### Is Airlearn free?

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

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

Airlearn is rated higher. LingoDeer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Airlearn averages 4.8 from 46K ratings.

### Do LingoDeer or Airlearn have ads?

Neither LingoDeer nor Airlearn shows ads.

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

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Airlearn every 4 days. Most recently, LingoDeer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Airlearn on September 30, 2026.

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

LingoDeer currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and Airlearn at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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