# Lingard vs ScholarPlay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScholarPlay at 100% against Lingard's 66%. ScholarPlay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Lingard's advantage is ratings volume (843 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ScholarPlay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScholarPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingard has 843 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Lingard's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScholarPlay's.

Lingard ships an update weekly, ScholarPlay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lingard | ScholarPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (843 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingard-read-and-learn-spanish/id1622548290/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scholarplay-languages-and-code/id6751420825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **843** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Schavlik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337024829) | [Ghumman Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671347750) |

## What reviewers say

### Lingard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingard-read-and-learn-spanish/id1622548290)

Learn Spanish, French, German, or English through reading enjoyable content. This app offers graded books, daily news, and audio with interactive translation and vocabulary retention tools. Practice pronunciation and import your own texts to enhance language acquisition.

**Highlights:** Graded readers for all levels, Daily news articles, Tap-to-translate dictionary, Spaced repetition vocabulary system, Listen and read along with audio, Pronunciation practice, Import personal e-books

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lingard Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lingard Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Lingard Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Lingard Lite | $35.99 | per year |
| Lingard Pro | $45.99 | per 3 months |
| Lingard Plus | $53.99 | per year |
| Lingard Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Lingard Plus | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for learning English
- 👍 Beautiful and easy-to-use app
- 👍 Helpful for reading and learning vocabulary
- 👍 Enjoyable and effective way to learn languages
- 👍 Useful for improving reading and listening skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recognition issues with pronunciation
- 🐛 Inaccurate AI voice and pronunciation
- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 🔒 Unauthorized subscription charges
- 🔒 Misleading free trial information

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect grammar and translation errors
- App freezing and crashing issues
- Subscription and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced learning levels
- Improve word definition accuracy
- Provide offline mode for reading
- Add more language options (e.g., Chinese, Russian)
- Improve progress tracking and syncing across devices


### ScholarPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scholarplay-languages-and-code/id6751420825)

Master languages, code, and STEM subjects through engaging quizzes, flashcards, and games. This platform offers bite-sized lessons and interactive exercises for learners of all ages, with progress tracking and community features. Prepare for certifications and explore new passions at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Learn 70+ languages with audio, Master programming languages like Python and JavaScript, STEM and tech courses, Educational games and knowledge quizzes, Study groups and community features, Progress tracking and streaks, Preparation for professional certifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GT Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Quran Educator Plan (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| QuranSwipe Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Quran School Plan (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Quran Educator Plan (Yearly) | $199.00 | per year |
| Quran School Plan (Annual) | $499.00 | per year |
| Quran Small Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quran Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Course Pass Token | $9.99 | one-time |
| Quran Supporter Sponsor | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lingard free?

Lingard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScholarPlay free?

ScholarPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lingard or ScholarPlay?

ScholarPlay is rated higher. Lingard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 843 ratings, while ScholarPlay averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Lingard or ScholarPlay have ads?

Both Lingard and ScholarPlay show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lingard or ScholarPlay?

Lingard ships an update weekly, and ScholarPlay every 5 days. Most recently, Lingard was updated on November 12, 2026 and ScholarPlay on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*