# Linga vs Wordlio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wordlio at none against Linga's 7. Linga's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linga sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wordlio 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 Wordlio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linga has 199 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, Wordlio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linga | Wordlio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linga-read-and-learn-languages/id1525101819/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordlio/id6760091336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Savchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525101822) | [Tatiana Knysh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431548565) |

## 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


### Wordlio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordlio/id6760091336)

Expand your English vocabulary with spaced repetition. Add words via text, voice, or photo, or import lists. Explore themed packs and review at optimal times for long-term retention. Enjoy a simple, motivating learning experience.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Add words by typing, voice, or photo, Import full word lists, Themed word packs, Smart review scheduling, Simple and motivating design

**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 Wordlio free?

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

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

Wordlio is rated higher. Linga averages 4.9 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Wordlio averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Linga or Wordlio have ads?

Neither Linga nor Wordlio shows ads.

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

Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wordlio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Linga was updated on November 7, 2026 and Wordlio on November 5, 2026.

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