Comparison

Ling vs Tagalingo

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

Tagalingo

Learn Tagalog by understanding its grammar and sentence structure, not just memorizing phrases. This app guides you through a structured curriculum with vocabulary and grammar introduced together, reinforced by an AI tutor and spaced repetition for effective recall.

Highlights
  • Structured curriculum
  • Grammar and vocabulary integration
  • AI tutor for explanations
  • Spaced repetition for review
  • Sentence building practice
  • Predicate-first sentence structure lessons
Features
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Learn Tagalog by understanding how it works. Most language apps teach you what a phrase means, but Tagalingo teaches you how to build one. Tagalingo is a structured Tagalog course for complete beginners and heritage learners who want more than disconnected vocabulary and memorized expressions. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and sentence-building together through a clear curriculum that always shows you what to study next. A CURRICULUM, NOT A COLLECTION OF TOOLS Tagalingo guides you through a carefully sequenced curriculum in which every lesson builds on what you have already learned. Vocabulary and grammar are introduced together, helping you understand not only what words mean, but how they work inside real Tagalog sentences. UNDERSTAND HOW TAGALOG WORKS Tagalog does not always follow the patterns English speakers expect. Tagalingo breaks the language down through clear explanations, practical examples, and focused practice. Build a foundation with: • Predicate-first sentence structure • Ang, ng, and sa markers • Tagalog pronouns • Word order and sentence patterns • Verb roots, affixes, focus, and aspect • Everyday vocabulary and expressions You do not need to understand grammar before you begin. Each idea is introduced when you need it and connected to concepts you have already learned. ASK THE AI TUTOR Use the in-app AI tutor whenever you need extra help. Ask questions about vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, or concepts from your lessons and receive explanations grounded in Tagalingo’s learning materials. The tutor is designed to support your studies. AI-generated responses may occasionally be inaccurate and should not replace guidance from a teacher or native speaker. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN New vocabulary and grammar are added to your personal study deck as you progress. Tagalingo uses spaced repetition to bring material back when it is time to review, helping you remember more without studying everything at once. PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE Move through short explanations, examples, drills, and personalized reviews designed around the curriculum. Every activity reinforces what you are learning, helping you build recognition, strengthen recall, and create Tagalog sentences of your own. MADE FOR YOUR REASON TO LEARN Tagalingo is built for people who want to: • Start learning Tagalog with no previous experience • Reconnect with the Tagalog they heard growing up • Speak with parents, grandparents, relatives, or a partner • Understand more of the conversations around them • Move beyond phrasebooks and disconnected flashcards Do more than recognize Tagalog. Understand how the language fits together, build sentences of your own, and grow into the conversations you have always wanted to join. Tara, mag-Tagalog tayo! START WITH 7 DAYS FREE Eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day free trial with full access to Tagalingo, including: • The complete Tagalingo curriculum • All vocabulary, grammar, and practice content • Personalized study and spaced-repetition reviews • Limited access to the AI tutor After the free trial, a paid subscription is required to continue using the full platform. Your subscription includes full access to Tagalingo and unlimited AI tutor usage while your subscription remains active. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID when the free trial ends unless canceled at least 24 hours beforehand. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tagalingo.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://tagalingo.app/terms

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Tagalingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tagalingo at 100% against Ling's 61%. Tagalingo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ling's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 20) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Tagalingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tagalingo 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 20, 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 Tagalingo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Tagalingo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ling versus Tagalingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingTagalingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings)5.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better20
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDTagalingo LLC

Customer experience

Ling

All ratings16,785 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,194 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative26.6%

Tagalingo

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
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

Tagalingo

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
3 purchases

Tagalingo

Subscriptions2
  • Tagalingo Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Tagalingo Premium Annual$95.901 Year
One-time1
  • Tagalingo Premium Lifetime$249.00

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tagalingo free?
Tagalingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ling or Tagalingo?
Tagalingo is rated higher. Ling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Tagalingo averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Ling or Tagalingo have ads?
Ling shows ads; Tagalingo does not.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Tagalingo?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Tagalingo every 5 days. Most recently, Ling was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tagalingo on November 5, 2026.

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