Comparison

LinguaLift vs Influent Language Learning

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

Head to head
About

LinguaLift

This comprehensive language learning program offers a structured approach to fluency, combining science-based methods with personalized study plans and tutor support. It focuses on real-world conversations and cultural understanding, making language acquisition engaging and effective.

Highlights
  • Tutor support via in-app messaging
  • Customized study plans ('Road Map to Fluency')
  • Science-based learning with Spaced Repetition
  • Relatable homework exercises
  • Cultural insights integrated into lessons
  • Clear grammar explanations
  • Progress tracking and leaderboards
Features
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Learning a new language has never been easier, with LinguaLift’s new ground breaking language learning system. LinguaLift teaches language for the real world, real conversations. We give you the plan, the tools, and guide you every step of the way. It’s not just an app, it’s a complete language learning program. Why LinguaLift? We looked at: · over 100 language learning programs · spoke with industry experts, · world famous polyglots, · hundreds of language teachers, · life success coaches, · and thousands of language students to find the best methods to learn a language. The LinguaLift language learning app is the result of this extensive research How are we different? · Tutor Support No more frustration! We provide access to tutors through our in-app messaging service. If you ever get stuck, need clarification, or want to get some homework checked, just fire off an email right in the app. · Customized Study Plan You won’t ever feel lost! We create a “Road Map to Fluency” for every student. This is a customized study plan based on your schedule, wants, needs, and reasons for studying the language. With the help of our study coaches, you will always know what to do next. · Track your Progress · Science Based Learning Remember what you learn! Our Spaced Repetition software creates tailored reviews based on your progress. Our program tells you when and what to review! · Homework Enjoy your new langauge! Our “Over to you” section in our app is designed to get you to use the language in ways that are relatable to you. These are simple homework exercises that you can send into your tutor to have corrected. · Teach Language AND Culture Learn for the real world! Without understanding a country’s culture, it’s near impossible to become fluent in their language. Our lessons include interesting tidbits on local customs and beliefs that will help guide you through any social situation. · Provide Clear Grammar Explanations Become fluent! Our app is not just a bunch of pictures and words. Grammar may not be exciting, but understanding the main grammar points of a language is a necessary step towards fluency. Here is what some of our students are saying about out program: "Best program ever. They teach you how to study. The tutors create your plan. The app is clear and concise. It's a lethal combination!" – Antoine, Fresno, USA "Amazing system! If you follow the plan, you will succeed. Guaranteed!" – Connor, New York, USA "The best part about LinguaLift is having access to real people who are interested in your learning." – Luca, Turin, ItalyHere is what some of our students are saying about out program:Stay motivated! Earn points by completing lessons, and maintaining daily study streaks. Compete against other language learners from around the world with our weekly leaderboards.

About

Influent Language Learning

Learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation through an interactive 3D environment. Discover the names of countless objects by tapping them, with additional details available on a second tap. Open drawers and cabinets to find even more items to learn, all while listening to native audio pronunciations.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D environment
  • Object identification via tapping
  • Native audio pronunciations
  • Vocabulary acquisition
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Explorable interiors
Features
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Influent is a Language Learning Game focusing primarily on vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation. It was initially developed in Japan at the University of Tsukuba's Entertainment Computing Laboratory under the Monbukagakusho Government Research Scholarship. Inspired by Dreamcast titles of old (namely Shenmue and Toy Commander) Influent immerses players in a fully interactive 3D environment where the names for absolutely every object in the game can be gleaned with a single tap! In fact, even more information can be learned with a double-tap! Every door, drawer, and cabinet can be opened with a tap-and-hold, revealing more things to be learned! Packed to the brim with hundreds of native audio pronunciations (painstakingly recorded specifically for this game), Influent offers players of all ages a unique opportunity to enjoy learning both vocabulary and pronunciation in the language of their choice.

Screenshots

LinguaLift4 screens
Influent Language Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Influent Language Learning at 57% against LinguaLift's 8%. Influent Language Learning also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (76 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. LinguaLift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Influent Language Learning sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Influent Language Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Influent Language Learning has 76 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of LinguaLift's written reviews are positive against 57% of Influent Language Learning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinguaLift ships an update every 3 months, Influent Language Learning every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LinguaLift versus Influent Language Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinguaLiftInfluent Language Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.4 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews56.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings576 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB402 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3323040 Nova Scotia LimitedRobert Howland

Customer experience

LinguaLift

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

Influent Language Learning

All ratings76 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.0%

Bugs and requests

LinguaLift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Influent Language Learning

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Tutorial freezes or breaks
  • Unable to add languages
  • App crashes or stops responding
  • Lost progress
  • Game freezes during vocabulary menu
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  • Words not working in challenges
  • Sound issues (only headphones)
  • No audio
  • UI becomes unresponsive
  • Unable to pan or interact
  • Game gets stuck at the beginning (clicking on objects)
  • Transaction complete but language not downloaded
  • Cannot unlock game after payment
  • iOS update issues
  • Controls don't work
  • Freezes and loses progress
  • Game gets stuck in tutorial
  • UI elements unresponsive
  • Cannot click on phone at the beginning
  • Cannot select middle tab to unlock adjective words
  • Game blocks on a simple interaction

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more environments (airport, school, city, forest, cafe)
  • Expand the game world beyond the house
  • Add cloud saves
  • Allow PC DLC to be used in app
  • Add English language for free
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  • More instructions on how to play
  • Ability to skip tutorial
  • Controller support
  • More different places to learn from

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LinguaLift

Subscriptions4
  • Premium access$19.991 Month
  • Premium course$50.993 Months
  • Premium course$89.996 Months
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  • Premium course$154.991 Year
19 purchases

Influent Language Learning

One-time19
  • FrenchFree
  • ItalianFree
  • KoreanFree
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  • Hindi$2.99
  • Finnish$2.99
  • Welsh$2.99
  • Swedish$2.99
  • Polish$2.99
  • Latin$2.99
  • Portuguese$2.99
  • Brazilian$2.99
  • Dutch$2.99
  • Japanese$2.99
  • Spanish$2.99
  • German$2.99
  • English$2.99
  • Mandarin Chinese$2.99
  • Norwegian$2.99
  • Russian$2.99

Questions

Is LinguaLift free?
LinguaLift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Influent Language Learning free?
Influent Language Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LinguaLift or Influent Language Learning?
Influent Language Learning is rated higher. LinguaLift averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Influent Language Learning averages 4.4 from 76 ratings.
Do LinguaLift or Influent Language Learning have ads?
Neither LinguaLift nor Influent Language Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinguaLift or Influent Language Learning?
LinguaLift ships an update every 3 months, and Influent Language Learning every 6 months. Most recently, LinguaLift was updated on July 30, 2026 and Influent Language Learning on September 23, 2026.

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