# Ling vs Telugu Learn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Telugu Learn at 100% against Ling's 61%. Telugu Learn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ling's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 3) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ling sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Telugu Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Telugu Learn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 17K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Telugu Learn's.

Ling ships an update weekly, Telugu Learn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ling | Telugu Learn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telugu-learn/id6762164034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 397 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) | [RAMAKRISNA VORDHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893192961) |

## What reviewers say

### Ling

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Education, #118 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Ling Pro 1 Month Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Ling Half Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Ling 3 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn Language Pro Yearly 7 | $48.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Yearly Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Black Friday Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | 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 |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Lifetime Plan | $199.99 | one-time |

**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


### Telugu Learn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telugu-learn/id6762164034)

This app teaches Telugu letters, words, and pronunciation through interactive games. It's designed for young children, focusing on learning through play rather than memorization. Ideal for families raising kids abroad who want to connect them with their heritage.

**Highlights:** Learn all 42 Telugu letters, 4 engaging interactive games, Audio pronunciation for letters and words, Kid-friendly design for ages 3-7, Progressive unlocking of content, Letter tracing and word matching games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Telugu Learn | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ling free?

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

### Is Telugu Learn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ling or Telugu Learn?

Telugu Learn is rated higher. Ling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Telugu Learn averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ling or Telugu Learn have ads?

Ling shows ads; Telugu Learn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ling or Telugu Learn?

Ling ships an update weekly, and Telugu Learn every 5 days. Most recently, Ling was updated on October 24, 2026 and Telugu Learn on October 11, 2026.

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