Comparison

LingoDeer vs PhoSpeak

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LingoDeer

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
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#1 app for learning Asian languages and more! Over 20 million people choose to learn with LingoDeer. Why? Our structured lessons created by language teachers make learning easy and effective. From the alphabet, LingoDeer will get you to a conversational level in 20 languages: Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish(Latin American or European), Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and English. Download LingoDeer Today! ⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓ What will you get on LingoDeer? ※ Short, interactive lessons Easy 5-min lessons that fit into your daily plan ※ Clear learning path Each course is tailored to your target language ※ Customized for Asian languages Read & write in a unique alphabet system like Korean or Japanese ※ Better understanding of the grammar Tips & notes within lessons to help you build sentences confidently ※ Listen, imitate, and speak Studio-recorded audio from native speakers ※ Reinforce what you learn Flashcards, quizzes, target training, and more ※ Offline learning Take lessons everywhere you go Powerful features you'll love: • Fluent: real-life conversations! Practice reading, writing, listening, speaking, and get cultural tips as you learn. • Travel Phrasebook: audio phrasebook! Get ready for your trip to your dream country. • Character Drill: writing practices for Japanese kanji and Chinese characters. • Story: mini stories with captions! Expand what you learned in lessons. • Knowledge Cards: printable grammar flashcards! Keep essential grammar concepts at your desk. *Fluent is only available for Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and French courses at the moment. ⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓ Find tips, guides, and resources on language learning: ※ LingoDeer Blog: https://blog.lingodeer.com ※ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lingodeer Come chat with us on social media! Follow us for language learning advice, support, and memes: ※ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lingodeerapp ※ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LingoDeer ※ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lingodeer ⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓ You will need a subscription in order to get full access to all courses and features. The subscription price starts at $14.99/month. Prices are in US dollars, may vary by country, can be converted to local currency depending on the country of residence, and are subject to change without notice. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the app's courses and features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a LingoDeer subscription, where applicable. - Terms of Use: https://www.lingodeer.com/terms-conditions-html - Privacy Policy: https://www.lingodeer.com/privacypolicy-html CONTACT US: Got ideas you want to share or feedback for the app? Email us at hi@lingodeer.com ⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓⎓ Real reviews from the LingoDeer community: "This has been helping me study Japanese way better than any book can!" "LingoDeer is worth every penny and more, it is an essential tool in the shed for anyone learning any of their offered languages, in or out of a classroom." YOUR JOURNEY TO FLUENCY STARTS HERE: • Learn Korean • Learn Japanese • Learn Mandarin Chinese • Learn Arabic • Learn French • Learn German • Learn Greek • Learn Hindi • Learn Indonesian • Learn Italian • Learn Malay • Learn Polish • Learn Brazilian Portuguese • Learn Russian • Learn Spanish (Latin American or European) • Learn Thai • Learn Turkish • Learn Ukrainian • Learn Vietnamese • Learn English

About

PhoSpeak

Learn practical Vietnamese for real-life situations in Vietnam, from ordering food to making friends. Features lessons from a qualified instructor, tone practice, and interactive exercises.

Highlights
  • Practical conversation lessons
  • Native audio and pronunciation practice
  • Tone mastery with instant feedback
  • Real-world vocabulary
  • Interactive exercises
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn Vietnamese You'll Actually Use in Vietnam Stop memorizing random words. Start learning what you'll actually need. PhoSpeak teaches you practical Vietnamese for real situations—ordering food, booking hotels, renting scooters, making friends, and navigating daily life in Vietnam. Every lesson is created and taught by a qualified Vietnamese language instructor with years of teaching experience and professional credentials. Not AI-generated content. Not random videos. Real teaching expertise focused on what travelers and learners actually need. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Practical Conversations: Food, drinks, transport, hotels, shopping, dating, daily activities - Listening & Speaking: Train your ear with native audio and practice pronunciation - Tone Mastery: Record yourself and master all 6 Vietnamese tones with instant feedback - Real-World Vocabulary: Learn the words and phrases you'll use every single day - Interactive Stories: Absorb grammar naturally through engaging audio narratives - Essential Grammar: Understand how Vietnamese actually works in conversation KEY FEATURES + Video Lessons: Instructional videos taught by a qualified Vietnamese teacher + Tone Practice: Advanced pronunciation analysis—record yourself and compare pitch patterns with native audio + Interactive Exercises: Multiple exercise types including listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, and audio discrimination + 16 Topic Modules: Greetings, food, drinks, transport, scooter rental, Grab ordering, dates, weather, emotions, dating, hobbies, daily activities, shopping, hotels + Audio Stories: Immersive stories with captions for contextual learning + Native Audio: Tap any word to hear authentic pronunciation + Progress Tracking: Daily streaks, completion tracking, and practice monitoring WHY PHOSPEAK? Traditional apps teach you "the apple is red." PhoSpeak teaches you how to order bánh mì, negotiate prices at markets, and chat with locals over coffee. Every single lesson is curated to be immediately useful for real life in Vietnam. No filler. No generic phrases you'll never use. Just practical Vietnamese that works. FREE TIER Start learning with access to core modules, vocabulary sections, and daily practice. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited access to all modules, stories, and practice sessions. Learn at your own pace. Perfect for: - Travelers preparing for Vietnam - Heritage learners reconnecting with roots - Expats living or working in Vietnam - Anyone serious about real Vietnamese conversations Learn practical Vietnamese from a real teacher, not an algorithm. Download PhoSpeak today. --- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Subscriptions are governed by Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ --- Content curated by Linh Vu, qualified Vietnamese language instructor. Questions? Contact us at support@phospeak.com

Screenshots

LingoDeer4 screens
PhoSpeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PhoSpeak at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer's subscription. PhoSpeak also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LingoDeer's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 2) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and PhoSpeak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhoSpeak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoDeer has 28K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of LingoDeer's written reviews are positive against 100% of PhoSpeak's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, PhoSpeak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
LingoDeer versus PhoSpeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoDeerPhoSpeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#124 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLingoDeer Co, Ltd.AYMEN QADER

Customer experience

LingoDeer

All ratings27,589 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,316 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.6%

PhoSpeak

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LingoDeer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

PhoSpeak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

LingoDeer

Subscriptions11
  • Spanish Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Japanese Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Korean Monthly subscription$12.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Multilingual Pass - Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Korean Quarterly subscription$32.993 Months
  • Multilingual Pass - Quarterly$34.993 Months
  • Korean Pass - Yearly$76.991 Year
  • Multilingual Pass - 6 Months$83.996 Months
  • Multilingual Pass (Annual)$95.991 Year
  • Multilingual Pass (Annual)7 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription - discount3 Days trial$109.991 Year
One-time6
  • Buy 1200 Gems$4.99
  • Buy 3000 Gems$9.99
  • Multilingual Pass - Lifetime$119.99
Show 3 more
  • Multilingual Pass - Lifetime$159.99
  • lifetime membership for new$299.99
  • lifetime membership discount$499.99
2 purchases

PhoSpeak

Subscriptions2
  • PhoSpeak Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PhoSpeak Pro (Annual)$79.991 Year

Questions

Is LingoDeer free?
LingoDeer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhoSpeak free?
PhoSpeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LingoDeer or PhoSpeak?
PhoSpeak is rated higher. LingoDeer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while PhoSpeak averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LingoDeer or PhoSpeak have ads?
Neither LingoDeer nor PhoSpeak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingoDeer or PhoSpeak?
LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhoSpeak every 2 weeks. Most recently, LingoDeer was updated on October 17, 2026 and PhoSpeak on October 1, 2026.

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