Comparison

Ling vs Salita

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

Salita

Features
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Learn Tagalog naturally with AI-powered pronunciation coaching. Speak, get instant feedback, and build real conversation skills - starting from your very first lesson. SalitaPH is designed for learners who want to actually speak Filipino, not just memorize vocabulary. Our AI listens to your pronunciation, analyzes it syllable by syllable, and tells you exactly what to improve. --- WHAT MAKES SALITAPH DIFFERENT --- [ Real-Time Pronunciation Analysis ] Speak into your microphone and get instant syllable-by-syllable feedback. See exactly which sounds you nailed and which need more practice. [ AI Conversation Practice ] Practice real-life Tagalog dialogues with an AI conversation partner - at a market, a restaurant, meeting new friends. Build confidence before your real conversations. [ Structured Lessons ] Progress through carefully designed units covering greetings, numbers, daily phrases, and more. Each lesson builds naturally on the last. [ Daily Streaks & XP ] Stay motivated with streak tracking and experience points. Earn achievements as your Tagalog improves. [ Authentic Filipino Audio ] Hear natural Tagalog pronunciation from native-quality audio to train your ear alongside your mouth. --- PERFECT FOR --- • Travelers planning a trip to the Philippines • Filipino heritage learners reconnecting with the language • Beginners who want real speaking skills, not just reading • Anyone curious about one of the world's most melodic languages --- HOW IT WORKS --- 1. Set your native language and learning goal 2. Complete bite-sized lessons at your own pace 3. Record yourself speaking Tagalog 4. Get instant AI feedback on your pronunciation 5. Practice conversations through interactive dialogue scenarios Tagalog is the heart of Filipino culture. With SalitaPH, you'll be saying "Kamusta?" with confidence before you know it. Start your Tagalog journey today - Magsimula na!

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Salita4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salita at none against Ling's 10. Salita also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ling's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Salita asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Salita monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ling versus Salita: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingSalita
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDJINHO SON

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

Salita

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Salita

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Salita free?
Salita is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ling or Salita have ads?
Ling shows ads; Salita does not.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Salita?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Salita monthly. Most recently, Ling was updated on November 4, 2026 and Salita on October 24, 2026.

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