Linga vs Readlang Language Readers
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
Readlang Language Readers
Learn languages by reading content you enjoy. Tap any word for instant translation, save new vocabulary, and track your learning progress. Offers a free plan with daily limits and a premium subscription for unlimited access and advanced features.
- Instant word and phrase translation
- Save and review translated words
- Read websites and EPUB books
- Vocabulary practice
- Progress tracking
- Distraction-free reading
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Language readers for English, Spanish, French, German and Italian: read real books at your level and tap any word to see its translation right above it. Readlang turns reading into language practice. Pick a graded reader from A1 to C1, a classic novel or a short story, tap an unfamiliar word or a whole phrase, and keep reading. Every word you translate goes to your vocabulary, so you can review it later with flashcards and quick games. WHAT YOU CAN READ • Language readers by level, A1 to C1: easy stories, classics and full-length books in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian • Fresh articles picked for you from international news sites • Any website in the language you are learning: news, blogs, forums, encyclopedias • Audiobooks • Your own EPUB books (Premium) HOW IT WORKS • Tap a word to translate it in place, without leaving the page • Tap the first and last word of a phrase to translate the whole phrase at once • Translation runs on your device when the language pack is downloaded • Translated words are saved to your vocabulary: flashcards, a multiple-choice quiz and the Meteor Words game • Reading statistics show your progress day by day WHY LANGUAGE READERS WORK A graded language reader lets you finish a whole book at a level you can follow. You meet new words in context, see them again in the next chapter and remember them without drilling lists. Start with easy language readers and move up as reading gets comfortable. FREE AND PREMIUM • Free: 30 translations a day, the whole library of books and websites, basic reading statistics • Premium: unlimited translations, longer phrases, your own EPUB books and the multiple-choice vocabulary quiz This app is independent and is not affiliated with Readlang.com. SUBSCRIPTION Premium is available as an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Prices may vary by location and are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://readlang-mobile.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://readlang-mobile.com/privacy Support: support@readlang-mobile.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Linga at 198 against Readlang Language Readers's 6. Linga also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Readlang Language Readers's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Readlang Language Readers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Linga holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linga has 198 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Linga's written reviews are positive against 100% of Readlang Language Readers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, Readlang Language Readers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linga | Readlang Language Readers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (198 ratings) — better | 4.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Andrei Savchuk | Alisher Fayzullaev |
Customer experience
Linga
Readlang Language Readers
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
Readlang Language Readers
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$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
Readlang Language Readers
- Readlang Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
- Readlang Premium Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- Lifetime access$99.00
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