# LingoDeer vs PhoSpeak

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 (#134 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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 PhoSpeak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingoDeer | PhoSpeak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phospeak/id6753764350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) | [AYMEN QADER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842122012) |

## What reviewers say

### LingoDeer

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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


### PhoSpeak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phospeak/id6753764350)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhoSpeak Pro (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| PhoSpeak Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*