# Wlingua vs Lokia

The clearest difference is rating: Wlingua at 4.9 against Lokia's 1.0. Wlingua also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (358 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wlingua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Lokia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wlingua holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wlingua has 358 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wlingua ships an update every 2 days, Lokia every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wlingua | Lokia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wlingua-learn-russian/id1488321912/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lokia-comprehensible-input/id6797521787/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **358** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WLINGUA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/473658200) | [LOUIS AUGUSTE FRANCOIS JARRIER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797522029) |

## What reviewers say

### Wlingua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wlingua-learn-russian/id1488321912)

Master Russian with a comprehensive online course designed for all levels. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and real-life examples. Progress quickly and earn certificates to validate your skills.

**Highlights:** Learn Russian from scratch, Russian cases course, Audio clips with clear pronunciation, Linked concepts and vocabulary explanations, Grammar and vocabulary exercises, Reading comprehension texts, Certificates of completion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month Premium access | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 months Premium access | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months Premium access | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent explanations
- 👍 Better than Duolingo
- 👍 Free resource
- 👍 Well-structured lessons
- 👍 Built-in dictionary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Speaking option not working
- 🐛 App won't open (Russian version)
- 🐛 Some exercises behind paywall
- 🐛 Locked out despite subscription
- 🐛 Progress lost due to login change

**Reported bugs**

- Speaking option not working due to internet connection error
- App won't open for Russian version
- Some practice/exercises behind a paywall
- Locked out of account despite subscription
- Loss of progress due to login method change

**Requested features**

- Way to study and review verbs
- Ability to re-study previous lessons without finishing new ones


### Lokia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lokia-comprehensible-input/id6797521787)

Learn languages naturally by watching videos. Tap on words in subtitles to understand their meaning in context, save new vocabulary, and review it with spaced repetition. Discover content tailored to your interests and track your learning progress.

**Highlights:** Learn through real-world video content, Tap to understand words in context, Build and save personalized vocabulary, Spaced repetition for long-term retention, Content tailored to interests and level, Track learning progress with flashcards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lokia Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Lokia Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wlingua free?

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

### Is Lokia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wlingua or Lokia?

Wlingua is rated higher. Wlingua averages 4.9 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Lokia averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wlingua or Lokia have ads?

Lokia shows ads; Wlingua does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wlingua or Lokia?

Wlingua ships an update every 2 days, and Lokia every 5 days. Most recently, Wlingua was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lokia on October 31, 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.*