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

Master over 70 languages with fun, bite-sized lessons. Develop speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills with native speaker audio and cultural insights. Science-backed methods ensure retention, making even difficult languages accessible.

Highlights
  • 70+ languages available
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Native speaker audio
  • Cultural insights
  • Speaking, reading, listening, writing skills
  • Science-backed learning methodology
Features
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Finally, a language-learning app that helps beginner to advanced learners speak, read, write, and listen in 70+ languages. Download Ling for FREE and start learning… 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 • German • Georgian • Greek • Gujarati • Hebrew • Hindi • Hokkien • Hungarian • Icelandic • Ilocano • Indonesian • Irish • Italian • Japanese • Javanese • Kannada • Kazakh • Khmer • Korean • Lao • Latvian • Lithuanian • Macedonian • Malaysian • Malayalam • Maori • Marathi • Mongolian • Norwegian • Nepali • Polish • Portuguese • Pashto • Persian • Punjabi • Romanian • Russian • Serbian • Sinhala • Slovak • Slovenian • Somali • Sorbian • Spanish • Sundanese • Swahili • Swedish • Tagalog • Tamil • Telugu • Thai • Turkish • Ukrainian • Urdu • Uzbek • Vietnamese • Yoruba Build speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills all in one place, plus… - Hard languages made easy: Find languages not commonly featured in other apps and enjoy lessons that make learning simple - Cultural insights: Understand the beautiful cultures behind lesser-known languages with our Culture Notes feature - Native speaker guidance: Learn correct pronunciation with audio from native speakers - Science-backed learning: Our methodology ensures you retain what you learn, making even the most difficult languages stick - Motivating: Track your progress, set language goals, and earn rewards as you practice and grow - Daily practice: Turn language learning into a habit with daily lessons that fit into your routine 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

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

Ling and Vocaloco both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Ling's written reviews are positive against 23% of Vocaloco's. Ling also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 293) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). Vocaloco's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 15K ratings behind it against 293, 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. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ling versus Vocaloco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingVocaloco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better4.4 (293 ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better22.9% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better293
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDVocaloco LLC

Customer experience

Ling

All ratings15,416 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews2,112 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative26.9%

Vocaloco

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

User reviews

Ling

From 15K 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 293 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

20 purchases

Ling

Subscriptions19
  • Ling Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Language Learning Plan$10.991 Month
  • Ling Monthly Subscription2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Ling Pro 1 Month Subscription$16.991 Month
  • Ling Half Yearly Subscription$39.996 Months
  • Ling 3 Month Subscription$39.993 Months
  • Learn Language Pro Yearly 77 Days trial$48.991 Year
  • Ling Pro Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Black Friday Offer7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ling Pro Lifetime Plan$199.99
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 15K ratings, while Vocaloco averages 4.4 from 293 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 September 25, 2026 and Vocaloco on September 25, 2026.

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