Comparison

Linga vs Archive Learning

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Archive Learning

Learn new vocabulary from reading without leaving the page. Save words with context, review them with spaced repetition, and track your progress within different fandoms. Works offline with multiple language translations.

Highlights
  • In-context translation
  • Spaced repetition review
  • Offline dictionary
  • Fandom-based library sorting
  • Multi-language support
  • Learned word tracking
Features
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This app is not affiliated with Archive of Our Own (AO3) or the Organization for Transformative Works. You're three chapters deep into a fic you can't put down, and the author drops a word you've never seen. You don't want to leave the page. Double-tap, get the translation and the sentence it came from, save it with a swipe, keep reading. What stays in your vocab is not a bare word — it's a scene. Open the card a week later and you'll remember which fic it was, who said it, and to whom. Cards come back for review when your brain is about to forget them. Not sooner, not later. No deadline calendar to chase. Works offline too. On a plane or somewhere with no Wi-Fi, your words still get translated — the dictionary is built into the app. Tap "running" and you save "run". Tap "ran" and it's the same word. No pile of duplicate cards for one verb. Saved words are underlined in the text. Green for the ones you've learned, red for the ones you're still studying. Library sorted by author and fandom — see exactly which fandom you've fallen into this month. Favourite lines save separately, to come back to. Interface in English, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian. Translation between 13 languages — beyond the usual set you also get Estonian, Serbian, Hebrew, Arabic. No cloud. No account. No subscription. Everything you save lives on your device.

Screenshots

Linga4 screens
Archive Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Archive Learning at none against Linga's 8. Linga's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Linga sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Archive Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linga holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 76 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Linga's written reviews are positive against 95% of Archive Learning's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, Archive Learning every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linga versus Archive Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingaArchive Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (177 ratings) — better4.7 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews94.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177 — better76
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB54 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperAndrei SavchukEkaterina Krasner

Customer experience

Linga

All ratings177 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%

Archive Learning

All ratings76 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.1%

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

Archive Learning

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Linga

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.491 Month
  • Annual$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • 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
None

Archive Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linga free?
Linga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Archive Learning free?
Archive Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linga or Archive Learning?
Linga is rated higher. Linga averages 4.9 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Archive Learning averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.
Do Linga or Archive Learning have ads?
Neither Linga nor Archive Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linga or Archive Learning?
Linga ships an update every 2 weeks, and Archive Learning every 10 days. Most recently, Linga was updated on October 12, 2026 and Archive Learning on October 13, 2026.

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