# Linga vs sBoard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: sBoard at none against Linga's 10. Linga's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linga sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. sBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linga | sBoard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linga-read-and-learn-languages/id1525101819/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **198** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Savchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525101822) | [AWAMER ALSHABAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462947894) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 | $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


### sBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sboard/id6758728090)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linga free?

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

### Is sBoard free?

sBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Linga or sBoard have ads?

Neither Linga nor sBoard shows ads.

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