Simply Learn Lao vs Ling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Learn Lao
Learn Lao language for travel with this free app. It offers over 300 phrases and words, recorded by native speakers, with phonetic and original script. Practice with flashcards, quizzes, and save favorites for quick review.
- 300+ free Lao phrases and words
- Native speaker audio recordings
- Spaced repetition flashcards
- Lao language quizzes
- Save favorite phrases
- Quick search function
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*** Learn Lao language when visiting Laos *** Simply Learn Lao Language App is a FREE language app that will assist you to speak Lao quickly and effectively. All Lao phrases and words are presented to you in both phonetic and original Lao writing. They are recorded by a native speaker from Laos. Save your favorite phrases and words to review them without fuss. Study your vocabulary with flashcards using the spaced repetition technique. Test your knowledge with fun Lao language quiz and review your score. *** Survive when travelling in Laos *** Use the Lao phrasebook to survive in Laos. All important survival phrases are included. For example, let the app speak to the Taxi driver in Laos to show them where you want to go. Search all phrases and words to quickly access what you need. *** Main Features *** * 300+ free Lao phrases and words * Recorded by a native speaker from Laos * High quality audio * Spaced repetition learning system * Lao quiz to review your skills * Track your learning progress * Save your favorite phrases and words * Quick search function * Copy the phrases to the clipboard (by clicking long on the phrase) * Play the sound more slowly * Adjust the quiz and flashcards settings for Lao to English, English to Lao *** Learning Categories *** FREE version: * Numbers * Time&Date * Basic Conversation * Greetings * Directions Phrases * Directions Words * Eating out in Laos * Sightseeing in Laos * Shopping in Laos * Emergency * Accommodation PRO version: * Advanced Conversation * Health * Border Crossing * Questions * Places * Food * Vegetables * Fruits * Colors * Romance I * Romance II * Post Office * Phone & Internet * Banking * Occupations * Business Talk * Hobbies * Feelings * Body * Animals * Family * Countries *** Feedback appreciated *** If you like this app, please take a few seconds to give a rating or review. If you have any feedback, suggestions or advise I am more than happy if you let me know. ***About US*** Website: www.simplylearnlanguages.com/lao Facebook: www.facebook.com/simplylearnlanguages/ Feedback: support@simyasolutions.com Have fun learning Lao!
Ling
Master Thai language skills with this comprehensive app. It offers realistic audio, short lessons, and speech recognition for accurate pronunciation. Learn grammar, culture, and conversation to connect with locals and explore Thai heritage.
- Realistic native speaker audio
- Over 200 short lessons
- Speech recognition for pronunciation
- Real-life grammar tips
- Cultural notes integrated
- Reading, speaking, listening, writing skills
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Learn Thai with Ling, the #1 best language app for Thai learners! Build speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills all in one place with… - Realistic content: Audio from native Thai speakers - Short lessons: Choose from 200+ lessons and even learn on-the-go - Precise pronunciation: Speech-recognition technology ensures you develop accurate pronunciation of the 5 Thai tones - Real-life grammar: Benefit from practical tips and tricks while mastering Thai Ling’s lessons are carefully crafted to teach you Thai language and culture. Immerse yourself with our lessons on everyday conversation to distinct cultural notes! - Master Thai and connect with locals on a deeper level - Unlock the beauty of Thai writing - Gain proficiency in Thai conversation - Explore Thai heritage and traditions Download Ling for FREE and get access to 70+ languages… Thai • Afrikaans • Albanian • Amharic • Armenian • Azerbaijani • Bengali • Bosnian • Bulgarian • Burmese • Cantonese • Catalan • Cebuano • Chinese Simplified • Chinese Traditional • Croatian • Czech • Danish • Dutch • English • Estonian • Finnish • French • German • Georgian • Greek • Gujarati • Hebrew • Hindi • Hokkien • Hungarian • Icelandic • Indonesian • Irish • Italian • Japanese • Javanese • Kannada • Kazakh • Khmer • Korean • Lao • Latvian • Lithuanian • Malaysian • Malayalam • Maori • Marathi • Mongolian • Norwegian • Nepali • Polish • Portuguese • Pashto • Persian • Punjabi • Romanian • Russian • Serbian • Sinhala • Slovak • Slovenian • Somali • Sorbian • Spanish (Castellano) • Standard Arabic • Sundanese • Swahili • Swedish • Tagalog • Tamil • Telugu • Turkish • Ukrainian • Urdu • Uzbek • Vietnamese • Yoruba Experience more of Ling: https://ling-app.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ling_app/ https://www.youtube.com/@LingLearnLanguages https://www.tiktok.com/@ling_app?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/Ling.learn.languages/ https://www.quora.com/Ling-Language-Lessons If you have any comments, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to reach out at support@ling-app.com Terms of Use: https://ling-app.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://ling-app.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ling at 4.7 against Simply Learn Lao's 4.4. Ling also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 113). Simply Learn Lao's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Simply Learn Lao sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ling sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 3.4K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Simply Learn Lao's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Simply Learn Lao | Ling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (113 ratings) | 4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better | 64.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 113 | 3.4K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Syla Technologies LLC | SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED |
Customer experience
Simply Learn Lao
Ling
User reviews
Simply Learn Lao
From 113 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for basics
- 🗣️ Helpful pronunciation guide
- 🚫 No ads (in paid version)
- 🎧 Audio for repetition
- 📚 Useful vocabulary and phrases
Room to improve
- 💰 Pay to learn more words
- 💸 Need more free options
- 🗣️ Speech too fast
- 🔊 Wish voiceover spoke slower
- 💰 Costly for some users
Ling
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app to learn Thai
- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 💡 Helpful for beginners and intermediate learners
- 🚀 Effective learning methods
- 👍 Engaging and interactive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Paywall after first few lessons
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 💡 Lacks male/female voice options
Bugs and requests
Simply Learn Lao
Reported bugs
5 issues- Stopped working
- Stuck on white screen
- Support email doesn't work
- App isn't working
- Unauthorized charges
Requested features
8 requests- Include alphabet
- Automatically play all vocabulary
- Slower voiceover option
- Back and forth talking mode
- More categories for words (e.g., furniture, objects)
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- Learn grammar without paying
- Category for tones
- Lao alphabet for beginners
Ling
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Lessons not loading properly
- Voice recording not working
- Progress not saving across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add more lessons and content
- Improve voice recognition accuracy
- Provide option to learn as male or female
- Include lessons on Thai alphabet and grammar
- Offer more affordable subscription options
In-app purchases
Simply Learn Lao
- Category Colors$0.99
- Category Conversation$0.99
- Category Family$0.99
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- Category Feelings$0.99
- Category Food$0.99
- Category Health$0.99
- Category Questions$0.99
- Category Romance$0.99
- Category Romance 2$0.99
- Simply Learn Laos Pro$8.99
Ling
- Monthly Language Learning Plan$8.991 Month
- Ling Monthly Subscription2 variants$14.991 Month
- Ling Pro 1-month Subscription$16.991 Month
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- Learn Language Pro Yearly 77 Days trial$48.991 Year
- Ling Pro Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$54.991 Year
- Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
- Ling Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
- Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year









