Comparison

TCF, DELF vs LampaLing

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

Head to head
About

TCF, DELF

Prepare for French language proficiency tests with comprehensive lessons, interactive activities, and simulated exams. Access grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation exercises to improve your skills for DELF and TCF certifications.

Highlights
  • Over 400 lessons with dialogues
  • 1200+ activities with explanations
  • DELF and TCF test simulations
  • Educational and cultural videos
  • Corrected dictations for phonics
  • YouTube channel for extra resources
Features
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As a result of a partnership between Learning Vibes and Digischool, the mobile application superFLE - an "all-in-one" companion - allows you to revise, to dive deep your knowledge on grammar, conjugations and vocabulary and to train efficiently for the FLE tests and certifications (DELF and TCF), doesn’t matter your level (A1, A2, B1 and B2) of the CEFR. The app’s strengths : - more than 400 complete lessons with dialogues to listen to and examples to understand grammar rules, conjugation and learn vocabulary - over 1200 activities with corrections and detailed explanations - training and simulations for the DELF A1, A2, B1, B2 and the TCF - educational videos in addition to the lessons - corrected dictations to work on phonics - cultural videos to understand French-speaker societies and cultures - a YouTube channel superFLE with additional and fun resources Free registration and premium offers on the subscription. Find superFLE on social networks: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Are you a FLE / FLI teacher or in charge of a training structure (language center, association, school or university, Alliance Française, French Institute...)? Feel free to contact us to try the Premium version of the application and discover our dedicate special offers and preferential prices: super-fle@digischool.fr 3 subscription options are available for the application (weekly, monthly and quarterly). Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless the automatic renewal is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. When the subscription expires, access to all the courses and features in the app will be cut out at the end of the current payment period. Read our terms and conditions : https://www.digischool.fr/informations-utiles/conditions-generales-dutilisation

About

LampaLing

Learn French, English, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian with interactive lessons, quizzes, and games. Progress through structured levels from beginner to advanced, preparing for exams with comprehensive grammar and vocabulary practice.

Highlights
  • Interactive language courses
  • Exam preparation (TCF, DELF/DALF)
  • Quizzes and games
  • Flashcards and stories
  • Structured learning levels (A0-B2)
  • Pronunciation practice
Features
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LampaLing – The First Digital Language Learning Textbook LampaLing is the first language learning app designed as a complete digital textbook. In the digital age, LampaLing replaces traditional language books by bringing everything you need to learn a language into one single app. Just like a printed textbook, you'll find comprehensive lessons, grammar exercises, reading comprehension texts, listening activities with audio recordings, and interactive exercises. No more paper books or CDs—everything is available directly on your smartphone or tablet. All lessons are created by experienced language teachers and follow a clear, structured learning path. A Complete Method to Learn a Language LampaLing develops all four essential language skills: • Grammar • Reading comprehension • Listening comprehension • Speaking Join Our Weekly Speaking Clubs With LampaLing, you don't just study—you actually speak the language. Every week, join our live Speaking Clubs led by LampaLing teachers. These online conversation sessions combine interactive exercises from the app, educational games, and collaborative speaking activities. Participants work in small groups and pairs so everyone has plenty of opportunities to speak, practice, and gain confidence in a friendly and engaging environment. Learn Step by Step Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): • A1 – Beginner • A2 – Elementary • B1 – Intermediate • B2 – Upper Intermediate Whether you're just starting or looking to improve your language skills, LampaLing guides you every step of the way. What You'll Find in the App Grammar Courses Study clear grammar lessons and reinforce your knowledge with hundreds of interactive exercises and detailed corrections. Practice verb conjugation, tenses, prepositions, sentence structure, and all the essential grammar you need. Reading & Listening Practice Read authentic texts, listen to dialogues and answer comprehension questions to improve your reading and listening skills. Vocabulary Builder Expand your vocabulary with engaging exercises based on the most useful words and everyday expressions. Why Choose LampaLing? Created by Real Teachers All lessons are designed by experienced language teachers to provide reliable, structured and effective learning. A Real Academic Curriculum Unlike apps that only offer quick exercises or daily challenges, LampaLing follows a complete textbook-based curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and speaking. Prepare for Official Language Exams Get ready for the TCF, DELF, DALF and many other language exams. Planning to settle in France? LampaLing also includes resources to help you prepare for the French civic integration exam. Start Learning Today Download LampaLing today and enjoy a free trial. Learn French, English or Russian with a complete, modern learning method designed by real teachers. Learn French with LampaLing! Learn English with LampaLing! Learn Russian with LampaLing! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apprendre-le-francais-lampaling.fr/politique-de-confidentialite/

Screenshots

TCF, DELF4 screens
LampaLing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LampaLing at 100% against TCF, DELF's 17%. LampaLing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). TCF, DELF's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 3). 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. TCF, DELF sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LampaLing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LampaLing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCF, DELF has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of TCF, DELF's written reviews are positive against 100% of LampaLing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCF, DELF ships an update every 2 months, LampaLing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TCF, DELF versus LampaLing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCF, DELFLampaLing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB22 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperdigiSchoolAlina NOVOZHILOVA

Customer experience

TCF, DELF

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

LampaLing

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TCF, DELF

Subscriptions5
  • FLE - 1 semaine$4.997 Days
  • FLE - 1 mois$9.491 Month
  • digiSchool Pass - mensuel$12.991 Month
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  • FLE - Trimestre$20.493 Months
  • digiSchool Pass - annuel$79.991 Year
1 purchases

LampaLing

Subscriptions1
  • Lampaling Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is TCF, DELF free?
TCF, DELF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LampaLing free?
LampaLing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TCF, DELF or LampaLing?
LampaLing is rated higher. TCF, DELF averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while LampaLing averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TCF, DELF or LampaLing have ads?
TCF, DELF shows ads; LampaLing does not.
Which is updated more often, TCF, DELF or LampaLing?
TCF, DELF ships an update every 2 months, and LampaLing every 3 weeks. Most recently, TCF, DELF was updated on October 24, 2026 and LampaLing on October 4, 2026.

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