Comparison

Lingopie vs Thinkific

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

Head to head
About

Lingopie

Immerse yourself in a new language by watching foreign movies, TV shows, and music. Interactive subtitles provide instant translations, while flashcards and games reinforce vocabulary. Connect with a community of learners and experts.

Highlights
  • Watch foreign movies and TV shows
  • Interactive dual-language subtitles
  • Instant word translations
  • Video flashcards and quizzes
  • Live webinars and expert chat
  • Learn multiple languages
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Learn a language with Lingopie—where original foreign movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, audiobooks immerse you in authentic dialects and culture. Say goodbye to dull lessons and binge-watch your way to fluency! HOW DOES LINGOPIE WORK? *Find Your Perfect Video* Discover a wide selection of TV shows, movies, and music videos tailored to your interests. *Watch & Learn Instantly* Enjoy videos with subtitles in your target and native languages. Tap on any word to get instant translations and boost your learning. *Practice & Perfect* Strengthen your skills with video flashcards and fun games that help you master the words you've learned. TRY LINGOPIE - DOWNLOAD NOW AND GET - Thousands of TV shows, movies, and music videos from around the world - Advanced video player with Interactive tappable dual subtitles - Fun flashcards and quizzes to boost your learning - Access to a vibrant community of language learners with interactive webinars and live chat with our language experts START YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY TODAY: Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, English, Chinese, Dutch, Turkish Enjoy 8 minutes of language learning each week for FREE. Ready for more? Upgrade to a Monthly or Annual plan. Cancel anytime. LINGOPIE WORKS: Rated 4.8/5 on Trustpilot, our engaging and effective method combines entertainment with proven language learning techniques. CONNECT WITH US Join our growing community of language lovers like you on these social networks: Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qnEmfTfXXz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lingopietv/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWozl2jWVx_6QcTA7r_ayEg Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lingopietv Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Lingopie/ Lingopie: https://lingopie.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Thinkific

Access courses and communities on your schedule, from anywhere. Learn with various lesson formats optimized for mobile and track your progress seamlessly. Stay connected with instructors and peers through integrated communities and activity feeds.

Highlights
  • Mobile course access
  • Progress tracking
  • Community interaction
  • Multiple lesson formats
  • Push notifications
  • On-the-go learning
Features
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Access your courses, engage with your community, and learn on the go with the Thinkific mobile app. With the app, you can: Pick up where you left off: Your progress tracking is saved automatically, so you can jump back in with one tap and keep moving forward across all your devices. Shop without switching screens Browse, purchase, and instantly access additional courses, downloads, and digital products — all from within the app. Enjoy a personalized experience: From your progress and recent courses to your profile, certifications, and notifications, your home screen provides a personalized experience that reflects your unique learning journey. Connect with your community: Join discussions, share ideas, message peers, and participate in live events — making every course a more interactive experience filled with key learning moments. Access an AI-powered learning assistant: Get instant answers, ask questions, and pick up conversations across web and mobile with Thinker, the AI-powered teaching assistant. Discover more to learn: Browse and explore new learning opportunities to continue building your skills. Whether you're learning for work, upskilling, or personal growth, everything you need is in one place with the Thinkific mobile app. Download the app and start learning today.

Screenshots

Lingopie4 screens
Thinkific4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lingopie at 4.4 against Thinkific's 1.8. Lingopie also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 13%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 104). Thinkific's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lingopie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Thinkific asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lingopie holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingopie has 2.1K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Lingopie's written reviews are positive against 13% of Thinkific's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingopie ships an update every 2 weeks, Thinkific every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lingopie versus Thinkific: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingopieThinkific
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better1.8 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB79 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLingopie IncThinkific

Customer experience

Lingopie

All ratings2,144 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative52.4%

Thinkific

All ratings104 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative80.8%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative78.5%

User reviews

Lingopie

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent for language learning
  • 🎥 Great selection of shows and movies
  • 🔍 Helpful translation and vocabulary features
  • 🕰️ Ability to adjust playback speed
  • 🤩 Engaging and fun way to learn

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤔 Inconsistent translations and subtitles
  • 📺 Limited content selection for some languages
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

Thinkific

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and clean interface design
  • 🚀 Fast performance when working properly
  • 📱 Convenient on-the-go learning capability
  • 💡 Branded app option available
  • 🎓 Good for course content delivery when functional

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
  • 📵 Poor customer support and unresponsive team
  • 📱 Severe iPad/tablet compatibility problems
  • 🎬 Video playback issues and constant buffering

Bugs and requests

Lingopie

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Subtitles not in sync with audio
  • Login and account issues
  • Playback and streaming problems
  • Vocabulary features not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more languages and content
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Allow deleting of saved vocabulary
  • Provide landscape mode support for tablets
  • Integrate with more streaming platforms

Thinkific

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Login failures and constant sign-outs
  • App crashes on startup or when searching for courses
  • Gray/blank screen appearing on launch
  • Video playback freezing and buffering
  • Complete button missing or not clickable
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  • Resume content button not remembering position
  • Full-screen mode reverting to normal view
  • Video speed resetting from 1.5x to 1.0x
  • Content not loading on iPad/tablet devices
  • Navigation buttons covered by white blocks
  • Course list indefinitely loading
  • Search functionality not working
  • Password reset loop not functioning
  • App not recognizing enrolled courses
  • Landscape mode blocking bottom of page content
  • Pinch-to-zoom causing page navigation issues
  • Videos not playing after recent updates
  • App crashing when switching between apps
  • Unable to find school/business name in app
  • Unwanted Thinkific pop-ups on unbranded domains

Requested features

15 requests
  • Unified dashboard for multiple courses from different creators
  • Ability to manage multiple courses without logging out
  • AirPlay and casting support for videos
  • Offline download capability
  • PDF annotation and highlighting tools
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  • Direct messaging and member directory in communities
  • Event visibility and live session notifications
  • Calendar integration
  • Better course search and discovery
  • Persistent full-screen mode across videos
  • Video playback speed consistency
  • Improved resume functionality to remember exact position
  • Better landscape mode support
  • Course list filtering and sorting options
  • Direct app links for easy student access

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lingopie

Subscriptions6
  • LingoPie Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Lingopie Monthly Subscription$13.991 Month
  • Lingopie 3 Months Subscription$34.993 Months
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  • Lingopie Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Lingopie Annual Subscription7 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Lingopie Annual Subscription$83.991 Year
None

Thinkific

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lingopie free?
Lingopie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thinkific free?
Thinkific is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lingopie or Thinkific?
Lingopie is rated higher. Lingopie averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Thinkific averages 1.8 from 104 ratings.
Do Lingopie or Thinkific have ads?
Lingopie shows ads; Thinkific does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingopie or Thinkific?
Lingopie ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thinkific every 8 days. Most recently, Lingopie was updated on September 22, 2026 and Thinkific on September 23, 2026.

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