Comparison

Lingopie vs PBC Languages

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

PBC Languages

Connect with native speakers and qualified teachers to practice languages through live classes and conversation exchanges. Learn at your own pace with a supportive global community.

Highlights
  • Live classes with qualified teachers
  • Small group practice sessions
  • Free language exchange (tandems)
  • Multiple languages available
  • Community support
  • Schedule management
Features
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PBC Languages (People Building Connections) is a community for learning languages the real way: by talking with people. Book live classes with excellent, qualified and highly experienced teachers. Join small groups and practise in language exchanges (tandems) with people from around the world. Learn at your own pace, right from your phone. What you can do: • Book private or group classes with excellent, qualified and highly experienced teachers. • See your schedule and join the video call with a single tap. • Practise in free language exchanges (tandems) with other members. • Choose the language you want to learn: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and more. • Be part of a warm, close-knit community, also on WhatsApp, where we truly support you. • Manage your credits and bookings with ease. PBC isn't a solo flashcard app. It's a community. You learn by connecting with people, through real conversation and friendly support. Start today and take the step to speak a new language with confidence.

Screenshots

Lingopie4 screens
PBC Languages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PBC Languages at 100% against Lingopie's 38%. PBC Languages also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Lingopie's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). 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. PBC Languages asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PBC Languages holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingopie has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of PBC Languages's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingopie ships an update fortnightly, PBC Languages weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lingopie versus PBC Languages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingopiePBC Languages
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLingopie IncGuillermo De Yzaguirre Martinez

Customer experience

Lingopie

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

PBC Languages

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PBC Languages

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
None

PBC Languages

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lingopie free?
Lingopie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PBC Languages free?
PBC Languages is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lingopie or PBC Languages?
PBC Languages is rated higher. Lingopie averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while PBC Languages averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Lingopie or PBC Languages have ads?
Lingopie shows ads; PBC Languages does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingopie or PBC Languages?
Lingopie ships an update fortnightly, and PBC Languages weekly. Most recently, Lingopie was updated on November 3, 2026 and PBC Languages on October 31, 2026.

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