Comparison

Ling vs Cirilio

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 bite-sized lessons and native speaker audio. Develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Offers cultural insights and progress tracking to keep you motivated.

Highlights
  • Learn 80+ languages
  • Native speaker audio
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • 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

Cirilio

Master Serbian vocabulary with short, effective lessons and smart spaced repetition. Learn practical words, hear pronunciation, and follow a clear path through structured levels. Choose between Latin or Cyrillic display to suit your learning style.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition reviews
  • Practical vocabulary and expressions
  • Pronunciation and example sentences
  • Serbian Cyrillic alphabet learning
  • 25 structured learning levels
  • Latin or Cyrillic display options
Features
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Learn Serbian vocabulary that actually sticks. Cirilio is a focused Serbian learning app built around short lessons and smart spaced repetition. Start from zero, choose a Latin-first or Cyrillic-first path, and build useful vocabulary one clear step at a time. LEARN WITH CONTEXT • Study practical Serbian words and expressions • Hear pronunciation and see natural example sentences • Use memorable explanations and mnemonics • Learn the Serbian Cyrillic alphabet at your own pace REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN • Reviews return when your memory needs them • Correct answers move words toward mastery • Difficult items come back sooner • Review forecasts show what is coming next FOLLOW A CLEAR PATH • Progress through 25 structured levels • See newly unlocked words as you advance • Track each item's mastery stage • Choose Latin or Cyrillic display at any time Start with the first 3 levels and 150+ words for free. Optional subscriptions and lifetime access unlock the complete learning path. Whether you are learning for family, travel, heritage, or curiosity, Cirilio helps you turn a few focused minutes into lasting Serbian vocabulary. Terms of Service: https://www.cirilio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cirilio.com/privacy

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Cirilio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cirilio at none against Ling's shown. Cirilio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ling's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 2) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). On price, 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 Cirilio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cirilio 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Cirilio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ling versus Cirilio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingCirilio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#55 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDStefan Vladislav Edelman

Customer experience

Ling

All ratings16,916 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2,194 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative26.6%

Cirilio

All ratings2 ratings
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

Cirilio

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

Cirilio

Subscriptions2
  • Cirilio Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Cirilio Premium Annual$64.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cirilio Premium$164.99

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cirilio free?
Cirilio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ling or Cirilio?
Cirilio is rated higher. Ling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Cirilio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ling or Cirilio have ads?
Ling shows ads; Cirilio does not.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Cirilio?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Cirilio fortnightly. Most recently, Ling was updated on November 11, 2026 and Cirilio on October 31, 2026.

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