Linga vs Lav Mama
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
Lav Mama
This app is designed by mothers for mothers, offering a dedicated space for the Armenian community. It provides resources and support tailored to the needs of mothers.
- Created by mothers for mothers
- Armenian community focus
- Dedicated mother support
- Educational resources for mothers
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Lav Mama is the first Armenian mobile app created specifically by mothers for mothers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lav Mama at none against Linga's 7. Lav Mama also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Linga's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 6) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lav Mama asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Linga against 5.0 for Lav Mama. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linga has 201 ratings behind it against 6, 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 Lav Mama's.
Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, Lav Mama every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linga | Lav Mama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (201 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 201 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Savchuk | Kidero LLC |
Customer experience
Linga
Lav Mama
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
Lav Mama
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linga
- Linga PRO Monthly Offer$4.991 Month
- Monthly$5.491 Month
- Linga PRO Annual Offer$44.991 Year
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- Annual$54.991 Year
- Lifetime with 50% off$54.99
- Lifetime with 30% off$76.99
- Lifetime$109.99
Lav Mama
No in-app purchases
