# Linga vs ContextCat

The clearest difference is ads: Linga at none against ContextCat's shown. Linga also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linga sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ContextCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, ContextCat weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linga | ContextCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linga-read-and-learn-languages/id1525101819/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **201** | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Savchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525101822) | [Caner Gulay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554769164) |

## 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linga PRO Monthly Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Linga PRO Annual Offer | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| 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


### ContextCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextcat-learn-by-reading/id6737737343)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ContextCat Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| ContextCat Pro (6 Months) | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| ContextCat Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linga free?

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

### Is ContextCat free?

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

### Do Linga or ContextCat have ads?

ContextCat shows ads; Linga does not.

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

Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, and ContextCat weekly. Most recently, Linga was updated on November 11, 2026 and ContextCat on November 12, 2026.

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