# Linga vs TalkNative

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linga | TalkNative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linga-read-and-learn-languages/id1525101819/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talknative/id6470727717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Savchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525101822) | [Mehdi Gatbache](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603375915) |

## What reviewers say

### Linga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linga-read-and-learn-languages/id1525101819)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| Lifetime with 50% off | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime with 30% off | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime with 50% off | $54.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime with 30% off | $76.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautifully designed app
- 📚 Great catalog of books
- 🗣️ Smooth reading experience for language practice
- 🈴 In-built translator for unknown words
- 🧠 Semantic translation of sentences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reading time counter is inaccurate
- 🐛 Blue highlighted words sometimes don't show
- 🐛 Offline dictionary download issues
- 🐛 Phone overheats during offline dictionary download
- 🐛 Inaccurate reading time tracking

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### TalkNative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talknative/id6470727717)

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.

**Highlights:** 24/7 native speaker access, AI-powered tutoring, Adaptive learning levels, Unlimited conversation topics, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited chats | $4.00 | per month |
| Monthly Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| TalkNative Pro - 1 month | $3.00 | one-time |
| TalkNative Pro - 3 months | $5.00 | one-time |
| TalkNative Pro - 12 months | $17.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linga free?

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

### Is TalkNative free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Linga or TalkNative?

TalkNative is rated higher. Linga averages 4.9 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while TalkNative averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Linga or TalkNative have ads?

Neither Linga nor TalkNative shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linga or TalkNative?

Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, and TalkNative every 9 days. Most recently, Linga was updated on October 16, 2026 and TalkNative on October 7, 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.*