# Ling vs My Second Teacher

The clearest difference is rating: Ling at 4.7 against My Second Teacher's 3.9. Ling also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). My Second Teacher's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ling sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and My Second Teacher sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 3.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Ling's written reviews are positive against 50% of My Second Teacher's.

Ling ships an update weekly, My Second Teacher every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ling | My Second Teacher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-thai-language-learning/id1299519848/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-second-teacher/id1470650354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) | [Advanced Pedagogy Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448021848) |

## 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


### My Second Teacher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-second-teacher/id1470650354)

This app offers video-based lessons and interactive quizzes for IGCSE syllabuses, developed by a Cambridge alumnus. It provides diagnostic reports to identify learning gaps and offers 24/7 online tutoring to help students master concepts and ace exams.

**Highlights:** Interactive video lessons, Diagnostic learning reports, 24/7 online tutoring, Full IGCSE syllabus coverage, Focus on Cambridge IGCSEs, Personalized revision

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pricing2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pricing3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Pricing4 | $20.99 | one-time |
| Pricing5 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pricing6 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ling free?

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

### Is My Second Teacher free?

My Second Teacher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ling or My Second Teacher?

Ling is rated higher. Ling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while My Second Teacher averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Ling or My Second Teacher have ads?

Neither Ling nor My Second Teacher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ling or My Second Teacher?

Ling ships an update weekly, and My Second Teacher every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ling was updated on October 19, 2026 and My Second Teacher on October 21, 2026.

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