Comparison

Ling vs Miyabi J

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Miyabi J

Features
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Transform your daily Japanese study routine with Miyabi J-Prep! Whether you are preparing for the JLPT or keeping your language skills sharp, Miyabi J-Prep helps you build a consistent, bite-sized learning habit that fits into your busy schedule. Practice Japanese daily with Kanji, Grammar, Listening, and Reading exercises designed to stick—no overwhelm, no rigid schedules, just targeted daily progress. KEY FEATURES • Comprehensive Core Skills Practice Kanji, Grammar, Listening, and Reading all in one place with smart, interactive Japanese exercises. • Customizable Daily Goals You are in control. Choose exactly how many practice questions you want to tackle each day to match your learning pace and schedule. • Interactive Furigana Toggle Reading too easy or too hard? Turn Furigana on or off at any time to challenge your Japanese Kanji recognition and reading fluency. • Streak Tracking & Motivation Stay consistent! Build your daily study streak and stay motivated as you turn language learning into an effortless daily habit. • Detailed Analytics & Statistics Track your progress over time, visualize your language strengths, and pinpoint exactly where you need more Kanji or Grammar practice. WHO IS MIYABI J-PREP FOR? • JLPT test takers looking for targeted skill drills (N5, N4, N3, N2, N1). • Daily learners building a quick, consistent practice habit. • Self-study enthusiasts wanting to improve reading comprehension and listening speed. Download Miyabi J-Prep today and take the stress out of your Japanese learning journey! * Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Privacy Policy: https://miyabi-jprep.beaconstrike.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Miyabi J4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ling at none against Miyabi J's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Ling sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Miyabi J sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Miyabi J every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ling versus Miyabi J: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingMiyabi J
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDBeaconstrike

Bugs and requests

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

Miyabi J

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Ling

Subscriptions8
  • 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
1 purchases

Miyabi J

Subscriptions1
  • Miyabi Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miyabi J free?
Miyabi J is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ling or Miyabi J have ads?
Miyabi J shows ads; Ling does not.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Miyabi J?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Miyabi J every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ling was updated on November 6, 2026 and Miyabi J on October 29, 2026.

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