# LingoDeer vs Language Learning

LingoDeer and Language Learning both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of LingoDeer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Language Learning's. LingoDeer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Language Learning's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Language Learning sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 4.6 for Language Learning. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of LingoDeer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Language Learning's.

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, Language Learning every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingoDeer | Language Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews)** | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-learning-pingo-ai/id6738882620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #165 | **#56** |
| Size | 214 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) | [Pingo AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760092937) |

## What reviewers say

### LingoDeer

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

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master new languages with structured, interactive lessons designed by teachers. Progress from basic alphabet to conversational fluency in over 20 languages, including Korean, Japanese, and Spanish. Practice speaking, listening, and writing with native speaker audio and engaging exercises.

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


### Language Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-learning-pingo-ai/id6738882620)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Free · Education, #155 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Practice speaking over 25 languages with an advanced AI companion. Engage in realistic conversations, receive instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar, and build fluency and confidence through personalized learning plans. Focus on vocabulary you'll actually use in real-life scenarios.

**Highlights:** AI speaking companion, Real-life conversation practice, Instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar, Personalized learning plans, Learn 25+ languages, Adaptive progress tracking

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pingo Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pingo Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Pingo Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Pingo Pro | $83.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $83.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $83.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $83.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $109.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for practicing speaking
- 🚀 Fantastic for practicing language
- 💡 Helps break past learning plateaus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Bugs and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Limited speaking time with paid plan

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and unresponsive AI during conversations
- App fails to load past initial screen

**Requested features**

- Free trial or free version option
- Increase speaking time limit for paid plan
- Option to remove pinyin entirely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

### Is Language Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LingoDeer or Language Learning?

LingoDeer is rated higher. LingoDeer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Language Learning averages 4.6 from 16K ratings.

### Do LingoDeer or Language Learning have ads?

Language Learning shows ads; LingoDeer does not.

### Which is updated more often, LingoDeer or Language Learning?

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Language Learning every 6 days. Most recently, LingoDeer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Language Learning on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LingoDeer or Language Learning?

LingoDeer currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and Language Learning at #56. 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.*