Comparison

Ling vs Vocaloco

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

Head to head
About

Ling

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
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Take the easy path to hard languages with Ling! Learn Tagalog, Serbian, Cebuano, Albanian, and 75+ more languages with bite-sized lessons and real native-speaker audio. Start with 2 free units in any language. One subscription unlocks all 80 languages, and annual plans include a 7-day free trial. WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE LING - Languages others overlook: We specialize in Asian and Eastern European languages, plus rare and endangered ones you won't find in most apps - Real native speakers: Every lesson uses recordings of native speakers talking naturally, so you learn how the language really sounds - Speak, read, write, and listen: Build all four skills in one place, from your first words to real conversations - Learning that feels fun: Bite-sized lessons and exercises that never feel like homework - Culture Notes: Understand the people and traditions behind the language - Stay motivated: Build your streak, unlock achievements, and track your progress across 200+ lessons CHOOSE FROM 80 LANGUAGES Afrikaans • Albanian • Amharic • Arabic • Armenian • Azerbaijani • Bengali • Bosnian • Bulgarian • Burmese • Cantonese • Catalan • Cebuano • Chinese Simplified • Chinese Traditional • Croatian • Czech • Danish • Dutch • English • Estonian • Finnish • French • Georgian • German • Greek • Gujarati • Hebrew • Hindi • Hungarian • Icelandic • Ilocano • Indonesian • Irish • Italian • Japanese • Javanese • Kannada • Kazakh • Khmer • Korean • Lao • Latvian • Lithuanian • Macedonian • Malayalam • Malaysian • Maori • Marathi • Mongolian • Nepali • Norwegian • Pashto • Persian • Polish • Portuguese • Punjabi • Romanian • Russian • Serbian • Sinhala • Slovak • Slovenian • Somali • Sorbian • Spanish • Sundanese • Swahili • Swedish • Tagalog • Taiwanese Hokkien • Tamil • Telugu • Thai • Turkish • Ukrainian • Urdu • Uzbek • Vietnamese • Yoruba SUBSCRIPTIONS Ling offers monthly and annual subscriptions for full access to every language. The 7-day free trial is available on annual plans only. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. FOLLOW LING https://ling-app.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ling_app/ https://www.youtube.com/@LingLearnLanguages https://www.tiktok.com/@ling_app https://www.facebook.com/Ling.learn.languages/ Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@ling-app.com Terms of Use: https://ling-app.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://ling-app.com/privacy-policy/

About

Vocaloco

This AI-powered language learning app offers natural conversations with a tutor that remembers your progress and preferences. Practice speaking or typing in over 30 languages with real-time feedback and personalized learning.

Highlights
  • AI conversation tutor
  • Remembers user progress and interests
  • Voice and text practice modes
  • Real-time pronunciation feedback
  • Grammar explanations
  • Automatic vocabulary tracking
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Transform your language learning with Vocaloco - the only AI conversation app where your tutor actually remembers your journey! Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Romanian, Greek, Turkish, Ukrainian, Croatian, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Swahili. YOUR AI FRIEND WHO NEVER FORGETS Unlike other apps, Lulu builds a real relationship with you: • Remembers your interests, goals, and progress from every conversation • References past topics to create continuity and connection • Adapts teaching style based on how you learn best • Celebrates your wins and gently pushes you when you need it VOICE + TEXT = TOTAL FLEXIBILITY Voice Conversations: • Natural pronunciation practice with real-time feedback • Speak confidently without judgment or pressure • Perfect for commutes, walks, or home practice Text Chat Mode: • Deep grammar explanations when you need them • Writing practice for composition skills • Perfect for quiet environments like office, library, or public transport WHY VOCALOCO ACTUALLY WORKS • No scripted lessons - just natural conversation flow • Learn colloquial expressions real people actually use • Build confidence gradually through daily practice • Track vocabulary automatically - Lulu remembers every word you learn • Practice anywhere, anytime - no scheduling or pressure PERFECT FOR • Travelers preparing for real conversations abroad • Students who need speaking practice beyond textbooks • Professionals building confidence for international work • Busy learners who want efficient, flexible practice • Anyone tired of boring language apps that feel like homework WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION • 8 Minute Daily Lessons • Pronunciation Feedback • Text Lulu at any time • Save Words and Phrases • Games, flashcards, and quizzes A Vocaloco subscription is required to access all features. Plans available: annual, monthly, and weekly. START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY 3-day free trial - experience the difference of learning with an AI friend who actually remembers you! Ready to have real conversations? Download Vocaloco and meet Lulu - your AI conversation partner who's waiting to help you master any of 32+ languages. Whether you're ordering gelato in Rome, negotiating in Seoul, or chatting with locals in São Paulo - Lulu's got your back!

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Vocaloco4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ling at 61% against Vocaloco's 23%. Ling also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 309) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Vocaloco's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 $10.99 per month and Vocaloco sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ling holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 17K ratings behind it against 309, 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 23% of Vocaloco's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Vocaloco every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ling versus Vocaloco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingVocaloco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings) — better4.4 (309 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better22.9% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better309
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDVocaloco LLC

Customer experience

Ling

All ratings16,785 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,194 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative26.6%

Vocaloco

All ratings293 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative62.9%

User reviews

Ling

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Vocaloco

From 309 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient language learning
  • 👍 Engaging and effective lessons
  • 👍 Helpful for retaining vocabulary
  • 👍 Convenient for practicing conversation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🐛 App not working properly
  • 🔇 Audio issues during calls

Bugs and requests

Ling

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Vocaloco

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stuck on certain screens with no way to exit
  • Incorrect language flag icons

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve pronunciation accuracy, especially for Tagalog
  • Add more language options
  • Provide more free lessons

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Ling

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Language Learning Plan$10.991 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 Pro 12 Month Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
5 purchases

Vocaloco

Subscriptions5
  • Vocaloco Premium (Weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Vocaloco Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Vocaloco Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Vocaloco Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Vocaloco Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vocaloco free?
Vocaloco is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ling or Vocaloco?
Ling is rated higher. Ling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Vocaloco averages 4.4 from 309 ratings.
Do Ling or Vocaloco have ads?
Ling shows ads; Vocaloco does not.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Vocaloco?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Vocaloco every 9 days. Most recently, Ling was updated on November 4, 2026 and Vocaloco on October 30, 2026.

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