Linga vs TalkNative
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linga
Master languages by reading real books. Tap any word for instant translation and detailed dictionary information. Build your vocabulary with flashcards and spaced repetition, and practice pronunciation with native audio.
- Read books in foreign languages
- Instant word translation and dictionary
- Vocabulary builder and flashcards
- Native audio pronunciation
- Import your own books
- Learning games and progress tracking
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Ever wanted to learn Spanish or French by reading real books? With Linga, you can! Linga turns reading into an immersive way to master languages naturally — perfect for intermediate and advanced learners. Explore over 1,000+ books across Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and English. Read stories you love, tap any word for translation, and grow your vocabulary effortlessly. READ REAL BOOKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES: - Build your bookshelf with novels, stories, and classics. - Import your own EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, or TXT files. - Learn through context just like real native readers. INSTANT TRANSLATIONS & DICTIONARY: - Tap any word or phrase for instant translation and detailed dictionary info. - See definitions, synonyms, and grammar notes without leaving the page. - A built-in translator for Spanish, French, German, and more. VOCABULARY BUILDER & FLASHCARDS: - Save new words with one tap to your personal vocabulary list. - Add notes, organize by themes, and study later. - Review words using spaced repetition, flashcards (like Anki). PRACTICE PRONUNCIATION: - Hear native audio for words and sentences — even offline. - Improve your accent and sound more natural in any language. LEARNING GAMES & PROGRESS TRACKING: - Play vocabulary games and quizzes to reinforce memory. - Set daily goals and monitor your progress over time. - Stay motivated with streaks and personalized stats. SUPPORTED LEARNING LANGUAGES: - Spanish • French • German • Italian • Russian • English Whether you’re learning for travel, study, or fluency, Linga helps you learn languages by reading real content — faster, smarter, and more enjoyably than ever. Download Linga today and start your bilingual reading adventure! Your feedback helps us improve! Contact us at: support@linga.io Privacy Policy: https://linga.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://linga.io/terms
TalkNative
Practice language skills with native speakers available around the clock. This AI-powered tutor adapts to your level and offers endless conversation topics. Available in multiple languages.
- 24/7 native speaker access
- AI-powered tutoring
- Adaptive learning levels
- Unlimited conversation topics
- Multi-language support
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A native speaker at your fingertips, available 24/7. Get 24/7 access to a native speaker. No timezone difference. No busy agenda. Never feel lost thanks to a helpful tutor who adapts to your level. Chat with a friend who never runs out of topics to discuss. Available in English, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Turkish and Hindi. TalkNative chats are powered by AI through the GPT models. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Linga at 177 against TalkNative's 1. Linga also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Linga sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and TalkNative sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Linga against 5.0 for TalkNative. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linga has 177 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Linga's written reviews are positive against 100% of TalkNative's.
Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, TalkNative every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linga | TalkNative |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (177 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 177 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Savchuk | Mehdi Gatbache |
Customer experience
Linga
TalkNative
Bugs and requests
Linga
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inaccurate reading time counter
- Offline dictionary download issues causing overheating
- Blue highlighted words not always displaying
- Mislabeled language support (e.g., Dutch vs. German)
- Error in app translation on the first page
Requested features
9 requests- Add bionic font
- Add widgets for quick access or reading progress
- Add Chinese language support
- Add option to use target language for definitions
- Add Mac, iPad, and iPhone home screen widgets
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- Improve offline functionality
- Automatically remove word endings when adding to dictionary
- Add a permanent 'home' button
- Support larger file sizes for uploads
TalkNative
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linga
- Monthly$5.491 Month
- Annual$54.991 Year
- Lifetime with 50% off$12.99
- Lifetime with 30% off$17.99
- Lifetime$25.99
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- Lifetime with 50% off$54.99
- Lifetime with 30% off$76.99
- Lifetime$109.99
TalkNative
- Unlimited chats7 Days trial$4.001 Month
- Monthly Unlimited$4.991 Month
- Yearly Unlimited$29.991 Year
- TalkNative Pro - 1 month$3.00
- TalkNative Pro - 3 months$5.00
- TalkNative Pro - 12 months$17.00
