Comparison

Ling vs Mashtots

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

Mashtots

Master the Armenian alphabet with this intuitive and engaging learning companion. Explore classic block letters and elegant cursive, with audio pronunciation from native speakers and smart quizzes to reinforce your knowledge. Daily reminders help maintain your learning streak.

Highlights
  • Master Armenian alphabet (Aybuben)
  • Learn Armenian cursive script
  • Native speaker audio pronunciation
  • Interactive smart quizzes
  • Daily learning reminders
  • Clean and distraction-free UI
Features
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Master the Armenian Alphabet Unlock the beauty of the Armenian language with Mashtots, the ultimate learning companion designed to help you master one of the world’s most unique scripts. Whether you are reconnecting with your roots or exploring a new culture, our app makes learning the Armenian alphabet (Aybuben) intuitive, engaging, and effective. Why Mashtots? Armenian isn't just a language; it’s an art form. While other apps focus on simple vocabulary, we go deep into the mechanics of the script. From the classic block letters to the elegant, looping curves of Armenian cursive, you’ll learn to write like a native. Audio-Pronunciation: Master the unique sounds of the Armenian language. Every letter and word features high-quality audio recorded by native speakers, ensuring you nail the pronunciation of those tricky consonants. Smart Quizzes: Test your knowledge with fun, rapid-fire quizzes. Daily Reminders & Notifications: Life gets busy, but your Armenian journey shouldn’t stop. Set daily goals and receive gentle notification reminders to keep your learning streak alive. Clear & Simple UI: A "boring" app in the best way possible—no clutter, no distractions. Just a clean, beautiful interface focused entirely on your education. Perfect For: The Diaspora: Reconnect with your heritage and finally read the letters from your family. Language Enthusiasts: Add a unique and historic language to your repertoire. Travelers: Navigate the streets of Yerevan with confidence by reading signs and menus. Mashtots turns the daunting task of learning a new alphabet into a rewarding daily habit. From Ayb to Fe, we are with you every step of the way. Download Mashtots today and start writing your Armenian story.

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Mashtots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mashtots at none against Ling's 22. Mashtots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ling's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 1). On price 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 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Mashtots asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mashtots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Mashtots every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Ling versus Mashtots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingMashtots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDA Coding Company L.L.C.

Customer experience

Ling

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

Mashtots

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Mashtots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Mashtots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mashtots free?
Mashtots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ling or Mashtots?
Mashtots is rated higher. Ling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Mashtots averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ling or Mashtots have ads?
Ling shows ads; Mashtots does not.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Mashtots?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Mashtots every 4 months. Most recently, Ling was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mashtots on September 19, 2026.

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