Michel Thomas Language Library vs L360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Michel Thomas Language Library
Learn languages naturally through an audio-based method without books or memorization. This app guides you from beginner to confident speaker by actively participating in simulated live lessons, building a solid foundation and speaking in full sentences from the start.
- Audio-based lessons
- No books or memorization required
- Learn from simulated live lessons
- Active participation
- Speak in full sentences from the start
- Learn at your own pace
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Start speaking a new language from your first lesson. Learn by listening, not by memorising. No memorisation, no notetaking, no homework, just intuitive, simple and stress-free learning. Join over five million learners worldwide and discover why the Michel Thomas method has transformed language learning. Try any language for free for 20 minutes. No payment card details required. LEARN FROM REAL TEACHERS AND LEARNERS Listen to learning as it happens and learn from every breakthrough. BUILD SENTENCES FROM DAY ONE Master the key structures of the language and create your own sentences NO NOTE-TAKING, NO MEMORISATION Learn how the language works instead of repeating grammar drills and vocab lists MISTAKES WELCOME Every slip-up is a step forward, helping you understand the language better Learn by listening, not by endless tapping. With courses led by real teachers with years of experience, you’ll gain confidence quickly, learning at a pace that feels fast but never overwhelming. No memorisation, no homework and no drills. You’ll master the building blocks of a language, unlocking the ability to create your own sentences. And don’t worry about mistakes. They’re not failures, they’re opportunities to deepen your understanding and grow faster. We’re on a mission to make language learning something you look forward to. Fast progress, real conversations, and the joy of learning. That’s why more than five million language learners have put their trust in the Michel Thomas approach. READY TO GET STARTED? Jump in - your new language is waiting! 1. Choose a language from our website and sign up for an account 2. Download the free Michel Thomas Language Library app 3. Sign into the app with your account, download your course and start learning Join five million people who have already learned a language with the Michel Thomas method and achieve your goal to speak a new language with confidence. CHOOSE FROM 20 LANGUAGES TO LEARN TODAY Arabic (Egyptian); Arabic (MSA); Danish; Dutch; English; French; German; Greek; Hindi; Irish; Italian; Japanese; Korean; Mandarin Chinese; Norwegian; Polish; Portuguese; Russian; Spanish; Swedish Plus, new languages and levels coming soon. ANY QUESTIONS? Contact us at support@michelthomas.com Michel Thomas® is a registered trademark of Michel Thomas, used by Hodder & Stoughton Limited (a division of Hachette UK) under exclusive license.
L360
Embark on an engaging journey to master a new language. This application offers a captivating method for users to learn and retain language skills over time.
- Engaging learning experience
- Language skill development
- Interactive lessons
- Progressive learning
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Join and come back for an engaging way to learn a language.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Michel Thomas Language Library at 4.2 against L360's 2.4. Michel Thomas Language Library also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 16%) and ratings volume (157 vs 15). L360's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Michel Thomas Language Library holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Michel Thomas Language Library has 157 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Michel Thomas Language Library's written reviews are positive against 16% of L360's.
Michel Thomas Language Library ships an update every 4 months, L360 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Michel Thomas Language Library | L360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (157 ratings) — better | 2.4 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews — better | 16.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hachette UK (Holdings)Limited | Linguistica 360 |
Customer experience
Michel Thomas Language Library
L360
User reviews
Michel Thomas Language Library
From 157 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🧠 Excellent language learning methodology
- 🎯 Effective speaking-focused approach
- 📱 Convenient offline access to lessons
- ⏱️ Flexible short lesson format
- 🚗 Great for learning while driving
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⏸️ Play/pause button unreliable
- 💰 High pricing compared to competitors
- 🔐 Account access and login issues
- 📉 Poor customer support responsiveness
L360
From 15 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great content for language learning
- 🎧 Clear audio with adjustable speeds
- 📚 Hyperlinked words with definitions
- 📝 Transcripts available
- 💡 Ability to create playlists
Room to improve
- ❌ Cannot create an account in the app
- ❌ Login issues and password reset problems
- ❌ App is a paid subscription (recent change)
- 👎 Poor user experience for new users
- 💸 High subscription cost
Bugs and requests
Michel Thomas Language Library
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes on login
- App crashes when opening audio files
- Pause/play button unresponsive when phone locked
- Pause button skips back 30 seconds
- Progress bar out of sync with audio
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- Audio tracks fail to play despite downloading
- Auto-play between tracks not working
- App minimizes unexpectedly
- Incompatibility with iOS 13+ updates
- Sign-up button non-functional on iPad
- Downloaded content shows 'coming soon' indefinitely
- Purchased courses inaccessible after app updates
- Device limit restrictions blocking legitimate users
- App blocks access after multiple reinstalls
- Slow loading screens for simple operations
- Inconsistent play/pause icon display
Requested features
11 requests- Bookmark/progress saving functionality
- Lesson completion tracking
- Better pause/play button responsiveness
- Improved UI design with larger control buttons
- MP3 file access for external players
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- Subscription option for all courses
- Spaced repetition reminders
- Real-time speaking feedback
- Consistent track numbering with PDF booklets
- Better integration with lock screen controls
- Dark mode option
L360
Reported bugs
11 issues- Cannot log in with old credentials
- No option to update or reset password
- App not working with iOS 18
- Website not found after payment
- Stuck in a login loop
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- No way to create an account
- App goes straight to login page with no alternative route
- No sound for specific programs
- Download playlists not working or partially downloading
- App only works in portrait mode on iPad
- Cannot run app offline without phone unlocked
Requested features
11 requests- Allow account creation within the app
- Improve password reset functionality
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- Make download/playlist features more intuitive and functional
- Option to play entire episodes continuously
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- Add ability to mark up and highlight transcripts
- Allow saving and tracking personal vocabulary
- Export word lists to other platforms
- Add French-English dictionary lookup
- Reintroduce weekly summaries
- Organize content chronologically by date
In-app purchases
Michel Thomas Language Library
No in-app purchases
L360
No in-app purchases
Questions
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