Comparison

Ling vs Porter Forge

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

Porter Forge

Features
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Porter Forge is the all-in-one mobile coding studio that turns your phone into a full programming classroom. Whether you're starting from zero or sharpening existing skills, Porter Forge gives you everything you need to learn, write, and run real code — anywhere, anytime. LEARN BY DOING Step through guided, bite-sized lessons in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Each course is structured into clear modules with conceptual explanations, real example code, and "Mark as Complete" checkpoints so you always know where you stand. Start free with JavaScript Fundamentals and HTML & CSS Basics, then unlock advanced tracks like Async JavaScript, TypeScript Essentials, and Python Programming. A REAL CODE PLAYGROUND IN YOUR POCKET The Build tab is a full mobile code editor with line numbers, syntax-aware execution, and an integrated console for output, errors, and logs. Switch languages with a tap, write actual programs, hit run, and see results instantly. No setup, no installs, no laptop required. YOUR PERSONAL AI CODING TUTOR Stuck on a bug? Confused by a concept? Open the AI Assistant right inside the playground. It can read the code you're working on and give you context-aware explanations, fixes, and suggestions — like having a senior developer sitting next to you 24/7. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS, BUILD A STREAK Stay motivated with detailed stats: lessons completed, daily coding streaks, total hours coded, and XP earned. Unlock achievement badges like "First Launch," "On Fire," and "Code Forger" as you grow. A live activity feed shows every lesson you've conquered. DESIGNED FOR MOBILE LEARNERS A clean, dark-themed interface built for focus. Optional notification reminders help you keep your streak alive. Continue as a guest to try it instantly, or sign in to sync your progress. PORTER FORGE PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: - Every course, including Async JS, TypeScript, and Python - 100 AI Assistant messages per month - Advanced lessons and projects - Priority access to new content Choose a flexible monthly plan or save with annual billing. Cancel anytime. Already subscribed? Restore purchases in one tap. Whether you're a student, a career switcher, or just curious about how code works, Porter Forge meets you where you are — on your phone, on your schedule. Download today and forge your path into programming. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Porter Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Porter Forge at none against Ling's shown. Ling's advantage is chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Porter Forge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Porter Forge every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ling versus Porter Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingPorter Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16K ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDDominic Porter

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

Porter Forge

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
1 purchases

Porter Forge

Subscriptions1
  • PorterForge Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Porter Forge free?
Porter Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ling or Porter Forge have ads?
Ling shows ads; Porter Forge does not.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Porter Forge?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Porter Forge every 6 days. Most recently, Ling was updated on October 16, 2026 and Porter Forge on October 13, 2026.

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