Comparison

Lingopie vs Canary

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

Canary

Learn spoken language through popular songs and practice with native speakers. Understand slang, improve pronunciation by singing, and build confidence in real conversations. Move from music to fluency.

Highlights
  • Learn slang and everyday expressions
  • Improve pronunciation by singing
  • Practice with real learners and native speakers
  • Chat and practice through social profiles
  • Learn phrases in context from songs
  • Sing along in karaoke mode
Features
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Want to speak a new language like a real person, not like a textbook? Canary helps you learn real spoken language through the songs people actually listen to including slang, everyday expressions, and cultural phrases. Music makes words stick. Conversation makes them real. With Canary, you learn how people actually speak then you practice it immediately with real learners and native speakers. You will: - Understand slang and everyday expressions - Improve pronunciation by singing along - Stop translating in your head - Practice through chat and social profiles - Build confidence in real conversations Most language apps teach formal phrases. Canary teaches how people actually talk. Pick a song. See synced lyrics with translations. Learn phrases in context. Sing in karaoke mode. Chat and practice with real people. From music to conversation. Languages available: French, Spanish, Italian, English and more. Download Canary and start speaking like a local. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lingopie4 screens
Canary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Canary at none against Lingopie's shown. Canary also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Lingopie's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 441). 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 Canary sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 441 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Lingopie's written reviews are positive against 51% of Canary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingopie ships an update fortnightly, Canary every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lingopie versus Canary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingopieCanary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.2K ratings)4.7 (441 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews51.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better441
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB256 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLingopie IncLaxir Corp

Customer experience

Lingopie

All ratings2,176 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative52.2%

Canary

All ratings436 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative38.5%

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

Canary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
11 purchases

Canary

Subscriptions11
  • Canary Pro - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Canary Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Canary Pro - Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Canary Pro - Monthly II$12.991 Month
  • Canary Pro - Special Offer$29.991 Year
  • Annual Offer$29.991 Year
  • Canary Pro - Annualy$44.991 Year
  • Canary Pro - Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Canary Pro - Annual3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Canary Pro - Annual$69.991 Year
  • Canary Pro - Annual V3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Lingopie free?
Lingopie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canary free?
Canary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lingopie or Canary?
Canary is rated higher. Lingopie averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Canary averages 4.7 from 441 ratings.
Do Lingopie or Canary have ads?
Lingopie shows ads; Canary does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingopie or Canary?
Lingopie ships an update fortnightly, and Canary every 6 days. Most recently, Lingopie was updated on October 29, 2026 and Canary on October 30, 2026.

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