Comparison

Lingopie vs Sylvi

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

Sylvi

Practice foreign languages with AI penpals who provide tutor-level feedback on every message. Learn essential phrases, build vocabulary, and stay motivated with friends. Offers a free trial before subscription.

Highlights
  • AI penpals for language practice
  • Real-time message correction and explanation
  • Vocabulary building and memorization tools
  • Practice with friends
  • Streak preservation
  • Flashcards and leaderboard
Features
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AI penpals that feel like native friends. Tutor-level feedback on every single message. That's Sylvi. You can even pick a penpal with the exact accent you want to have. French (France and Canada) Spanish (Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, etc) German Italian Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil) English (UK, US, Australia) More languages coming soon - follow our journey on @sylvi_app Too shy to talk to a native speaker? Practice with AI penpals who know you well enough to ask about your day. Every message you send is corrected and explained in real time - not just flagged, but actually taught, so when the real moment comes, you're ready for it. - Learn the phrases you need, for the life you lead Build your vocabulary by saving words important to you. Test yourself daily to memorise them. - Stay accountable with friends Practice with your friends regardless of what language they're learning or what level they're at. "I've used a lot of different language apps... but Sylvi has been the one I've been having the most success with growth-wise. At least from what my tutor tells me." Can't bear to lose your streak? We won't tell. If you've got a streak you can't bear to lose, message us at support@sylvi.ai and we'll transfer it straight to Sylvi. Try us free for 1 week, then pick a subscription that works for you. "I know grammar. I know all of these vocabularies, but you're kind of stuck in the middle of like - how do I become comprehensible? Then I found Sylvi" - Amira, UK "I could say, 'I'm going to the cinema today'. Then if I do Sylvi tomorrow, my penpal will come back and say, 'so what film did you see at the cinema?'. I love the continuity. It's so clever." - James, US

Screenshots

Lingopie4 screens
Sylvi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sylvi at 83% against Lingopie's 38%. Sylvi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Lingopie's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 300). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and Sylvi sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sylvi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingopie has 2.1K ratings behind it against 300, 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 83% of Sylvi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingopie ships an update every 2 weeks, Sylvi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lingopie versus Sylvi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingopieSylvi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings)4.7 (300 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews82.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better300
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB134 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLingopie IncSylvi Ltd

Customer experience

Lingopie

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

Sylvi

All ratings300 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative14.9%

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

Sylvi

From 300 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent language learning tool
  • 👍 Engaging and interactive
  • 🤖 Helpful AI assistant
  • 💬 Great for practicing conversations
  • 📈 Noticeable improvement in language skills

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full access
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🌐 Lack of language options
  • 🐛 Technical issues with speech recognition
  • 🕰️ Repetitive lessons

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

Sylvi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Subscription issues
  • Inconsistent user experience

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand language options
  • Improve free version features
  • Implement more personalized learning
  • Add more advanced conversation scenarios
  • Improve speech recognition accuracy

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
24 purchases

Sylvi

Subscriptions24
  • Sylvi Lite (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Sylvi Lite (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Sylvi Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
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  • Sylvi Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Sylvi Lite (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Sylvi Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 3 months14 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Sylvi Lite (Annual)14 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Sylvi Lite (Annual)$23.991 Year
  • Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Sylvi Lite (Annual)$35.991 Year
  • 3 months14 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • 3 months7 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • Annual14 Days trial$49.901 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Sylvi Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Sylvi Pro (Annual)$59.991 Year
  • Sylvi Pro (Annual)$79.991 Year
  • Annual14 Days trial$83.901 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Lingopie free?
Lingopie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sylvi free?
Sylvi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lingopie or Sylvi?
Sylvi is rated higher. Lingopie averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Sylvi averages 4.7 from 300 ratings.
Do Lingopie or Sylvi have ads?
Lingopie shows ads; Sylvi does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingopie or Sylvi?
Lingopie ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sylvi every 4 days. Most recently, Lingopie was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sylvi on September 24, 2026.

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