# IQ.Academy vs Lingo Joy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IQ.Academy at 100% against Lingo Joy's 0%. IQ.Academy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Lingo Joy's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingo Joy sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IQ.Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

IQ.Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingo Joy has 67 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IQ.Academy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lingo Joy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IQ.Academy | Lingo Joy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqacademy/id1502828853/reviews)** | [4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingo-joy/id6695736742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WebSecure Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/633261454) | [AppMedia FZE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573912792) |

## What reviewers say

### IQ.Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqacademy/id1502828853)

Create and take custom courses with interactive materials, tests, and direct teacher communication. Ideal for educators to build content and for students to learn and complete assignments.

**Highlights:** Create custom courses, Interactive learning materials, Testing and assessment systems, Direct teacher chat, Student assignment completion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lingo Joy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingo-joy/id6695736742)

Master English through engaging games and a 24/7 AI tutor. Practice speaking, refine pronunciation, and learn essential phrases with short, effective lessons and an extensive book library. Perfect for all skill levels seeking a fun and flexible learning experience.

**Highlights:** Game-based learning modules, Live AI tutor chat, Pronunciation practice with feedback, Short, effective daily lessons, Travel phrase learning, Extensive book library with translations

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 6-Month Plan | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Premium Access | $23.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IQ.Academy free?

IQ.Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lingo Joy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IQ.Academy or Lingo Joy?

IQ.Academy is rated higher. IQ.Academy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lingo Joy averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.

### Do IQ.Academy or Lingo Joy have ads?

Neither IQ.Academy nor Lingo Joy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IQ.Academy or Lingo Joy?

IQ.Academy ships an update weekly, and Lingo Joy weekly. Most recently, IQ.Academy was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lingo Joy on October 30, 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.*