# Ling vs SMART VOTE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ling at 64% against SMART VOTE's 6%. Ling also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). SMART VOTE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ling sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SMART VOTE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ling ships an update weekly, SMART VOTE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ling | SMART VOTE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-thai-language-learning/id1299519848/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) | [Office of the Election Commission of Thailand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345832257) |

## What reviewers say

### Ling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-thai-language-learning/id1299519848)

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.

**Highlights:** Realistic native speaker audio, Over 200 short lessons, Speech recognition for pronunciation, Real-life grammar tips, Cultural notes integrated, Reading, speaking, listening, writing skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Ling Pro 1-month Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Ling Half Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Thai Premium Yearly | $41.99 | per year |
| Learn Language Pro Yearly 7 | $48.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Yearly Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Ling Half Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro 12-month Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Learning Package | $109.99 | one-time |
| Ling Pro Lifetime Plan | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app to learn Thai
- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 💡 Helpful for beginners and intermediate learners
- 🚀 Effective learning methods
- 👍 Engaging and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Paywall after first few lessons
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 💡 Lacks male/female voice options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Lessons not loading properly
- Voice recording not working
- Progress not saving across devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### SMART VOTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-vote/id1447199802)

This app provides voters with easy access to information about election candidates, political parties, and election-related news. It helps users find their polling station, view candidate details, and learn about election laws and processes.

**Highlights:** Find polling station and candidates, Candidate profiles with photos, Political party information and policies, Election knowledge resources, Election laws and regulations, Early voting information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ling free?

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

### Is SMART VOTE free?

SMART VOTE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Ling or SMART VOTE have ads?

Neither Ling nor SMART VOTE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ling or SMART VOTE?

Ling ships an update weekly, and SMART VOTE monthly. Most recently, Ling was updated on October 16, 2026 and SMART VOTE on October 14, 2026.

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