# Ling vs Tagalingo

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 (#67 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ling | Tagalingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagalingo-learn-tagalog/id6781575298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 20 |
| 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 with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) | [Tagalingo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781575300) |

## What reviewers say

### Ling

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

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Education, #136 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Ling Pro 1 Month Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Learn Language Pro Yearly 7 | $48.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Yearly Subscription | $54.99 | 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 |

**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


### Tagalingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagalingo-learn-tagalog/id6781575298)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagalingo Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Tagalingo Premium Annual | $95.90 | per year |
| Tagalingo Premium Lifetime | $249.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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