Comparison

Langtern English vs SyntaxQuest

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

Head to head
About

Langtern English

Features
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Langtern helps you learn English by assisting you when navigating English web pages, watching videos in English, or reading ebooks/PDFs in English. The terms of service can be found at: https://langtern.com/public/doc/en/tos.html

About

SyntaxQuest

Learn programming, cloud, and cybersecurity through gamified daily challenges. Practice with interactive coding exercises, compete in leagues, and prepare for technical interviews with AI assistance. Progress through 22 courses from beginner to advanced levels.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning with XP and leagues
  • Interactive coding exercises
  • 22 courses across programming, cloud, and security
  • AI tutor for mistake explanations
  • 1v1 coding battles and interview prep
  • Daily streaks and goals
  • Customizable 3D mascot
Features
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Learn to code by playing, 5 minutes a day. SyntaxQuest turns Python, JavaScript, SQL, cloud and cybersecurity into bite-sized lessons with real code, streaks and a Pulpo who's with you every step of the way. Do courses bore you after 3 days? Here you level up like in a game: earn XP, climb the leagues and keep your streak alive. 22 COURSES, FROM ZERO TO ADVANCED • Programming: Python, Java, JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin, C++, C#, HTML/CSS • Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis • Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and fundamentals • DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD • Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking and Network Security LEARN BY DOING • Interactive exercises: complete, reorder, debug and predict code • Playground to write and run real code right on your iPhone • Spaced repetition that reinforces what you're about to forget • 24/7 AI tutor that explains your mistakes • Guided learning: lessons and quizzes tailored to you COMPETE AND GET READY • 1v1 coding battles against bots or people • Weekly leagues to compete with other learners • Technical interview prep with Pulpo the recruiter KEEP THE MOMENTUM • Daily streaks, XP, levels, achievements and chests • Daily goals from just 5 minutes • Personal reminders with your next lesson • Widgets and an Apple Watch app with your streak and reviews MAKE IT YOURS • Customize your 3D Pulpo with costumes, accessories and frames Made for students, self-taught learners, juniors and anyone who wants to break into tech without getting bored along the way. Download for free and finish your first lesson today. Privacy Policy: https://zeytx.github.io/syntaxquest-web/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Langtern English3 screens
SyntaxQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Langtern English at none against SyntaxQuest's shown. Langtern English also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Langtern English sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SyntaxQuest sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Langtern English ships an update every 11 days, SyntaxQuest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Langtern English versus SyntaxQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLangtern EnglishSyntaxQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB52 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNoe CasasAlvaro Nunez

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Langtern English

Subscriptions8
  • Student Plus$2.991 Month
  • Teacher Mini$4.991 Month
  • Teacher Premium$7.991 Month
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  • Teacher Max$12.991 Month
  • Student Plus$23.491 Year
  • Teacher Mini$49.991 Year
  • Teacher Premium$79.991 Year
  • Teacher Max$129.991 Year
8 purchases

SyntaxQuest

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Max Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
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  • Pro Max Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • 500 Gems (+10% bonus)$2.99
  • 1200 Gems (+20% bonus)$6.99
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  • 3000 Gems — Best Value$12.99

Questions

Is Langtern English free?
Langtern English is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SyntaxQuest free?
SyntaxQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Langtern English or SyntaxQuest have ads?
SyntaxQuest shows ads; Langtern English does not.
Which is updated more often, Langtern English or SyntaxQuest?
Langtern English ships an update every 11 days, and SyntaxQuest fortnightly. Most recently, Langtern English was updated on October 1, 2026 and SyntaxQuest on October 6, 2026.

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