# Earthlingo vs LingoDeer Plus

The clearest difference is monetization model: Earthlingo at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer Plus's subscription. LingoDeer Plus's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 66). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earthlingo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and LingoDeer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LingoDeer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoDeer Plus has 3.3K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Earthlingo's written reviews are positive against 80% of LingoDeer Plus's.

Earthlingo ships an update every 5 weeks, LingoDeer Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthlingo | LingoDeer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthlingo/id1472136498/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-plus-language-games/id1476253711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raymond Corrigan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282353941) | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthlingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthlingo/id1472136498)

Embark on an interstellar adventure to master a new language. Explore a vibrant world, interact with objects to learn vocabulary, and use your newfound linguistic skills to battle robots and save humanity. This engaging video game offers a unique and effective way to learn over 1000 words and 50 sentences in 28 languages.

**Highlights:** Explore interactive game world, Learn vocabulary through object association, Practice sentences in combat scenarios, Master 1000+ words and 50+ sentences, Choose from 28 languages, Engaging alien character gameplay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sentence Minigames | $14.99 | one-time |


### LingoDeer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-plus-language-games/id1476253711)

This app offers a fun, gamified approach to practicing Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Chinese, and German. It features 7 engaging games designed to improve specific language skills with culture-specific content relevant to proficiency exams up to B1 CEFR.

**Highlights:** 7 gamified language practice exercises, Culture-specific content for exams (up to B1 CEFR), Professionally curated word lists (3000+ words per language), Native speaker audio recordings in HD, Quick Review mode for weak items, Offline download for all content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Quarterly subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual subscription | $53.99 | per year |
| Lifetime membership | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🚀 Effective for reinforcing vocabulary and grammar
- 💡 Variety of game-based learning activities
- 👍 Helpful for improving pronunciation and listening skills
- 🚀 Efficient way to practice language skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required to access full content
- 🐛 Audio issues with some activities
- 🔒 Lack of free content beyond initial levels
- 🐛 Inconsistencies between LingoDeer and LingoDeer+ content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues reported by some users
- Offline mode not functioning properly for some users

**Requested features**

- Add more languages, especially Arabic and Latin American Spanish
- Introduce alphabet/character learning games for languages like Japanese and Chinese
- Allow users to customize font sizes for better readability
- Improve integration between LingoDeer and LingoDeer+ to provide a more seamless learning experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earthlingo free?

Earthlingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LingoDeer Plus free?

LingoDeer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Earthlingo or LingoDeer Plus?

LingoDeer Plus is rated higher. Earthlingo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while LingoDeer Plus averages 4.9 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Earthlingo or LingoDeer Plus have ads?

Neither Earthlingo nor LingoDeer Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earthlingo or LingoDeer Plus?

Earthlingo ships an update every 5 weeks, and LingoDeer Plus monthly. Most recently, Earthlingo was updated on June 9, 2026 and LingoDeer Plus on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*