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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and December 24, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
步步ABC versus Lingostar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter步步ABCLingostar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
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 monthly, and Lingostar monthly. Most recently, 步步ABC was updated on August 21, 2026 and Lingostar on December 24, 2025.

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