Comparison

Allons Y vs LingoBook

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

Head to head
About

Allons Y

Features
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With over 1,000 audio clips voiced by a native French speaker, the Educate.ie Allons Y language app is chock-full of questions to test your French ability.

About

LingoBook

This app is an ebook reader designed for language learners. It allows you to read books in various formats and instantly understand any word with a built-in dictionary. You can also explore bilingual content like YouTube videos and news articles to enhance your vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Read ebooks in PDF, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3
  • Built-in dictionary for 80+ languages
  • Tap to translate words instantly
  • Import your own books
  • Bilingual YouTube videos with subtitles
  • Bilingual news articles
  • Smart dictionary for vocabulary building
Features
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Read books. Learn languages. All in one app. LingoBook is the ultimate ebook reader for language learners. Whether you're reading a novel in English or an article in French, LingoBook helps you understand every word – instantly. MAIN FEATURES - Read ebooks in PDF, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 and more - Built-in dictionary with support for 80+ languages - Tap any word to see its meaning and translation - Import your own books easily from your device or cloud MORE TO EXPLORE - Watch bilingual YouTube videos with subtitles - Read bilingual news from around the world - Discover bilingual stories to improve your reading - Use the smart dictionary to build your vocabulary daily Perfect for English learners, language lovers, and avid readers who want to explore new languages through books and videos. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Allons Y3 screens
LingoBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Allons Y at none against LingoBook's 3. Allons Y also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). LingoBook's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, ads 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. LingoBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Allons Y asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Allons Y ships an update every 25 months, LingoBook every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Allons Y versus LingoBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllons YLingoBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB555 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEducate.ie Ltd.BILINGO COMPANY LIMITED - LEARN ENGLISH 4 SKILLS

In-app purchases

None

Allons Y

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LingoBook

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$1.001 Month
  • Premium Yearly$10.001 Year
  • Premium Trial Yearly7 Days trial$10.001 Year

Questions

Is Allons Y free?
Allons Y is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LingoBook free?
LingoBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Allons Y or LingoBook have ads?
Neither Allons Y nor LingoBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allons Y or LingoBook?
Allons Y ships an update every 25 months, and LingoBook every 6 weeks. Most recently, Allons Y was updated on October 27, 2026 and LingoBook on November 8, 2026.

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