Comparison

Ling vs Flashling

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

Flashling

Features
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Flashling makes learning geography fun. Start with multiple choice, grow into typed recall, and build confidence one flashcard at a time. EXPLORE 33 LEARNING PATHS • All 50 U.S. state capitals, borders, and flags • Country identification using real maps • World capitals and flags • Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Caribbean, and Oceania regional packs PRACTICE WHERE IT HELPS Short ten-question sessions give missed answers and spelling slips extra attention. Three correct answers in a row unlock typed recall for a card. Answers within two letter edits can earn credit while Flashling shows the correct spelling. Exact recall builds mastery. CELEBRATE LITTLE WINS Earn XP, collect badges, reach a daily practice goal, and watch your progress grow. No lost hearts or penalties for taking your time. SEE WHAT TO PRACTICE NEXT Your progress page shows accuracy, mastery, and weak spots, with focused practice for each learning path. MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME All decks and maps work offline. No advertisements, in-app purchases, or account required.

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Flashling3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashling at none against Ling's 10. Flashling also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flashling asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Flashling daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ling versus Flashling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingFlashling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDEric Lindstrom

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

Flashling

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
None

Flashling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashling free?
Flashling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ling or Flashling have ads?
Neither Ling nor Flashling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Flashling?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Flashling daily. Most recently, Ling was updated on November 6, 2026 and Flashling on October 31, 2026.

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