Lingard vs Word Cache
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lingard
Enhance your language skills by reading and learning from your favorite content. This app allows you to import books and web pages, offering instant translation and pronunciation guides. It also includes audiobooks and grammar exercises to accelerate your vocabulary acquisition and fluency.
- Import EPUB, PDF, and web content
- Instant translation and pronunciation
- Audiobook integration
- Grammar lessons and tests
- Spaced repetition vocabulary memorization
- Progress tracking
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Lingard helps you learn English, Spanish, German, and French through reading, audio, and real context. Read books in the original language, translate words and phrases in one tap, save vocabulary, and review it when it actually helps you remember. Learn with materials that truly interest you: * Built-in library with 1000+ books, podcasts, dialogues, and summaries. * Import your own texts and books in ePub, PDF, DOCX, and other formats. * Read with fast translation without losing context. * Audiobooks and synchronized reading for listening practice. * Smart dictionary with AI, context-aware translation, examples, and pronunciation. * Flashcards, SRS spaced repetition, vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation exercises. * Grammar, tests, and progress tracking. * Sync books, vocabulary, progress, and subscriptions across platforms. Lingard is for learners who want more than memorizing isolated words. Read what you enjoy, listen, translate difficult parts, build your personal vocabulary, and gradually turn new words into active knowledge. Start reading in the original language today. Privacy Policy: https://lingard.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://lingard.app/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Word Cache
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Word Cache is your personal vocabulary notebook for words worth remembering. Capture new words quickly, keep context from where you found them, and build a study habit that fits real life. Add examples, notes, and source details, then revisit entries when you need them as your personal reference point. Features: - Fast Add Word flow - Definition lookup with local caching - Add your own definition/context when lookup has no result - Example and note support - Source tracking (TV, book, podcast, and more) - Share entries easily - Accessible controls and readable layout - Light and dark mode support Built for consistency: - Lightweight performance-first design - Minimal distractions while studying - Settings for analytics and ad preferences If you collect favourite words from reading, watching, listening, or conversation practice, Word Cache helps you keep and use them. For any support please email: support@samuelblackburn.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Cache at none against Lingard's 8. Word Cache also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Lingard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Word Cache asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Lingard | Word Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (837 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 837 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitry Schavlik | Samuel Blackburn |
Bugs and requests
Lingard
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect grammar and translation errors
- App freezing and crashing issues
- Subscription and billing problems
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Word Cache
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lingard
- Lingard Pro$4.997 Days
- Lingard Pro$17.991 Month
- Lingard Pro3 Days trial$17.991 Month
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- Lingard Pro7 Days trial$45.993 Months
- Lingard Plus2 variants$89.991 Year
- Lingard Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Lingard Plus$179.99
Word Cache
No in-app purchases









