Comparison

iReader vs Lingua AI

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

Head to head
About

iReader

Easily scan various types of QR codes and barcodes with this utility app. It also allows for the creation of custom QR codes, batch scanning, and sharing your scan history with friends. Enjoy a personalized scanning experience with custom color options.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create QR codes
  • Batch scanning
  • Scan history
  • Custom QR color
  • Share scans
Read full description

iReader is the best app to scan QR Code and Barcode. It supports more than 10 types such as : EQS, QR Code, Data Matrix, Quick Code, EAN8, Code39 and Code128. Key features: - Create QR Code. - Batch Scan. - Scan history. - Custom QR Color. - Share to friends. This app uses auto-renewable subscriptions that charge your account 24 hours before the period ends. Turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchase to avoid charges. Unused free trial portions are forfeited upon subscription.  Cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date to avoid billing Terms of Service: https://sitouads.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://sitouads.com/privacy.html

About

Lingua AI

This AI-powered translation tool offers fast, context-aware translations for over 100 languages. It supports text, voice, and camera input, making communication seamless for travelers, students, and professionals.

Highlights
  • Text translation in 100+ languages
  • Real-time voice conversations
  • Instant camera translation
  • Travel phrasebook
  • Smart translation history
  • Natural text-to-speech
Features
Read full description

Lingua is the AI translator built for real life — fast, accurate, and beautifully designed. Whether you're traveling abroad, chatting with friends, studying a new language, or working with international clients, Lingua turns any language barrier into a simple tap. Powered by advanced AI, Lingua goes beyond word-for-word translation. It understands context, tone, and intent, so your translations sound natural — not robotic. KEY FEATURES • Text Translation in 100+ Languages Type or paste anything and get instant, context-aware translations with auto language detection. • Voice Conversations Talk naturally with someone who speaks another language. Lingua listens, transcribes, translates, and speaks the response out loud — perfect for travel, meetings, or making new friends. • Camera Translation Point your camera at menus, street signs, documents, or labels and instantly see the translated text. Great for travelers and students. • Travel Phrasebook A curated library of essential phrases organized by category — Travel, Dining, Emergency, Shopping, Greetings, and Business. Save your favorites for quick access. • Smart History Every translation is saved, searchable, and grouped by date. Pin favorites, swipe to delete, and pick up right where you left off. • Natural Text-to-Speech Hear translations spoken with a clear, natural AI voice — ideal for learning pronunciation or communicating hands-free. • Beautiful, Native Design Crafted for iOS with smooth animations, haptic feedback, and a polished dark theme that's a pleasure to use every day. • Home Screen Widget Keep your most recent translation one glance away. LINGUA PRO Unlock the full Lingua experience: - Unlimited translations - Unlimited voice conversations - Document and long-text translation - Priority AI models for higher accuracy - Ad-free experience - All future Pro features Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. WHO IT'S FOR • Travelers exploring new countries • Language learners practicing daily • Professionals communicating across borders • Students studying abroad • Anyone who wants to connect with people in their own language Privacy matters. Your translations stay yours. Lingua only requests the permissions it needs — microphone for voice input, camera for photo translation — and nothing more. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-Hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.backlightds.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://www.backlightds.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

iReader4 screens
Lingua AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lingua AI at 100% against iReader's 44%. Lingua AI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). iReader's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. iReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Lingua AI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lingua AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReader has 125 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lingua AI's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iReader versus Lingua AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReaderLingua AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (125 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings125 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSitou AdvertisingBACKLIGHT DIGITAL SOLUTIONS SLU

Customer experience

iReader

All ratings122 ratings
Positive52.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative40.2%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Lingua AI

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iReader

Subscriptions2
  • iReader Week Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • One Year Subscription3 Days trial$57.991 Year
1 purchases

Lingua AI

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days

Questions

Is iReader free?
iReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingua AI free?
Lingua AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iReader or Lingua AI?
Lingua AI is rated higher. iReader averages 3.2 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Lingua AI averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do iReader or Lingua AI have ads?
iReader shows ads; Lingua AI does not.

Other comparisons