# Ling vs ATPdigital (Legacy)

The clearest difference is rating: Ling at 4.6 against ATPdigital (Legacy)'s 2.0. Ling also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 22%) and ratings volume (17K vs 4). ATPdigital (Legacy)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ling sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. ATPdigital (Legacy) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ling holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 17K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Ling's written reviews are positive against 22% of ATPdigital (Legacy)'s.

Ling ships an update weekly, ATPdigital (Legacy) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ling | ATPdigital (Legacy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atpdigital-legacy/id1525568351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) | [Bristol Groundschool International Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611895873) |

## What reviewers say

### Ling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Education, #128 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn over 80 languages, including rare ones, with fun, bite-sized lessons and native speaker audio. Develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills while exploring cultural insights. Track progress and stay motivated with achievements.

**Highlights:** Learn 80+ languages, Bite-sized lessons, Native speaker audio, Develop all four skills, Cultural insights, Progress tracking, Gamified learning

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Ling Pro 1 Month Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Learn Language Pro Yearly 7 | $48.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Yearly Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Bite-sized lessons
- 🎮 Gamified learning
- 📚 Offers rare languages
- 🗣️ Good pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy
- 💰 Expensive, pay to learn
- 🤖 Robotic voices
- 🧠 Lessons not in logical order
- 🔍 Lack of basic vocabulary and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets to zero
- Incorrect translations and pronunciations
- Lessons skipping ahead unexpectedly
- Microphone issues, can't record properly
- Sync issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Allow retry/go back in lessons
- Improve speech recognition
- Add grammar explanations
- Provide more review and practice options
- Introduce alphabet/writing system first


### ATPdigital (Legacy)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atpdigital-legacy/id1525568351)

This application provides computer-based training for pilots preparing for EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge exams. It offers sample lessons for free and full course access for Bristol Groundschool customers. Patience is advised during initial login and content updates due to large data transfers.

**Highlights:** EASA ATPL(A) and ATPL(H) exam prep, Computer-based training, Sample lessons included, Full course access for customers, Student account activation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ling free?

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

### Is ATPdigital (Legacy) free?

ATPdigital (Legacy) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ling or ATPdigital (Legacy)?

Ling is rated higher. Ling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while ATPdigital (Legacy) averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ling or ATPdigital (Legacy) have ads?

Ling shows ads; ATPdigital (Legacy) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ling or ATPdigital (Legacy)?

Ling ships an update weekly, and ATPdigital (Legacy) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ling was updated on November 8, 2026 and ATPdigital (Legacy) on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
