Comparison

LingoMax vs iconRead

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

Head to head
About

LingoMax

Master English vocabulary through a fun game format with a built-in repetition system and memorization techniques. Track your progress with useful statistics and learn new words daily. Suitable for all levels, it offers themed word sets and native speaker audio.

Highlights
  • Game-based learning format
  • Integrated repetition system
  • Fast Brain memorization technique
  • Progress tracking statistics
  • 38 thematic word sets
  • Native speaker audio
Features
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The simplest way to learn English! You will master the English language in a fun game format. LingoMax features an integrated repetition system and a special technique for memorizing new words – Fast Brain. Useful statistics will let you keep track of your results easily and develop your desire for learning. You will be able to learn the language basics quickly or expand your vocabulary. Just a few minutes a day, and you will learn 8 new words daily, which amounts to about 500 words in 2 months. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will find the application extremely useful. We have created 38 thematic sets of words for each difficulty level – and all of that just for you. All the words and phrases are voiced by native speakers. Start learning – it's free! LingoMax subscriptions unlock the app’s full learning features. The monthly subscription renews every month. The price and billing period for the plan you select are shown in Apple’s purchase confirmation; prices vary by country or region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before renewal. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Any introductory trial is subject to availability and eligibility; its duration and the price after the trial are shown before you confirm. To avoid renewal after a trial, cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Privacy policy: https://www.jafarnajafov.com/lingomax/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.jafarnajafov.com/lingomax/user-agreement Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iconRead

Features
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Help kids and foreign language learners to learn English, by playing Youtube videos with Karaoke style syncing subtitles and showing words' meanings in sliding small pictures (icons, hence the name iconRead, pronounced as "I can read!"). This app turns usual English Youtube videos and English texts into an immersive language learning experience.

Screenshots

LingoMax4 screens
iconRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iconRead at none against LingoMax's 6. LingoMax's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. LingoMax sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iconRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LingoMax versus iconRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoMaxiconRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJafar NajafovJun Ouyang

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LingoMax

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 6 months subscription$14.996 Months
One-time3
  • Week$2.99
  • Month$6.99
  • Six Month$14.99
None

iconRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LingoMax free?
LingoMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iconRead free?
iconRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LingoMax or iconRead have ads?
Neither LingoMax nor iconRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingoMax or iconRead?
LingoMax ships an update every 2 months, and iconRead every 2 months. Most recently, LingoMax was updated on November 3, 2026 and iconRead on October 28, 2026.

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