Comparison

步步ABC vs Lingostar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

步步ABC

This app offers AI-powered, one-on-one English learning for children aged 4-12. It provides personalized lessons for vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, and grammar, adapting to each child's learning path.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized learning
  • Interactive one-on-one lessons
  • Vocabulary and pronunciation practice
  • Speaking and listening exercises
  • Grammar instruction
  • Adaptive learning paths
Features
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步步ABC(原步步培优英语)是一款面向4-12岁儿童的智能一对一互动英语学习产品。所有学习内容无需预约,随时上、反复上,学单词、纠发音、练口语、练听力、教语法。葡萄智学AI智能外教老师系统凭借AI自适应技术为每个孩子一对一定制个性化的教学方案和学习路径,真正实现“因材施教”,同时遵循“循序渐进”的教学理念,通过“教-学-练-测-评”智能教学模式,“一步一步培养英语优等生”。 【联系我们】 微信公众号:步步ABC 客服热线:400-827-9800

About

Lingostar

Features
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Lingostar is an online 1-on-1 English learning platform for learners, featuring enrichment programs taught by qualified, native-speaking teachers to help learners improve communication skills, develop critical thinking, and build confidence. Users can create personal timetables from a wide choice of class times and teachers that best fit their needs. Our curriculum is built on world-renowned Oxford textbooks and bolstered by our interactive and gamified in-app activities to deliver an immersive and stimulating learning experience. Learners will fall in love with English learning and learn to think in English like a native speaker through exploring fun scenarios.

Screenshots

步步ABC4 screens
Lingostar2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 步步ABC at none against Lingostar's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 步步ABC sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Lingostar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

步步ABC ships an update every 5 weeks, Lingostar monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
步步ABC versus Lingostar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter步步ABCLingostar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京葡萄智学科技有限公司LINGO STAR PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

步步ABC

One-time5
  • 葡萄英语主题课6元套餐$0.99
  • 葡萄英语主题课12元套餐$1.99
  • 葡萄英语主题课98元套餐$14.99
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  • 拓展会员VIP年卡$59.99
  • 葡萄英语60课时套餐$299.99
1 purchases

Lingostar

One-time1
  • Lingostar one-time course$14.99

Questions

Is 步步ABC free?
步步ABC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingostar free?
Lingostar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 步步ABC or Lingostar have ads?
Lingostar shows ads; 步步ABC does not.
Which is updated more often, 步步ABC or Lingostar?
步步ABC ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lingostar monthly. Most recently, 步步ABC was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lingostar on October 27, 2026.

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