# Cantonese Guru vs Lingora

The clearest difference is rating: Cantonese Guru at 5.0 against Lingora's 4.6. Cantonese Guru also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Lingora's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cantonese Guru sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Lingora sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cantonese Guru holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingora has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cantonese Guru's written reviews are positive against 78% of Lingora's.

Cantonese Guru ships an update every 2 weeks, Lingora weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cantonese Guru | Lingora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantonese-guru/id1639673171/reviews)** | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 463 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samuel REAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552540592) | [Alexander Stebner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550062629) |

## What reviewers say

### Cantonese Guru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantonese-guru/id1639673171)

Master Cantonese with a structured approach to vocabulary, writing, tones, and pronunciation. This app offers intelligent review sessions and customizable study lists, acting as both a learning tool and a comprehensive reference.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary and character study, Stroke-by-stroke character writing, Tone and pronunciation training, Spaced repetition system (SRS) reviews, Listening and reading practice, Customizable study lists, Comprehensive Cantonese dictionary

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Six Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $42.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime subscription | $79.99 | one-time |


### Lingora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535)

Learn new languages through interactive lessons, vocabulary games, and detailed grammar explanations. Progress from beginner to A1 level with sentence-centric learning and practice tools. Supports a wide range of languages with more being added.

**Highlights:** 500 lessons in 50 units, Sentence-centric learning approach, Vocabulary games and trainer, Grammar quizzes and breakdowns, Script and tone trainers, Progress tracking, Comprehensive dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Mandarin A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| German A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Catalan A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Indonesian A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Bra. Portuguese A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Turkish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Dutch A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Sth.Vietnamese A1 Premium (1m) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Mex. Spanish A1 Premium (M) | $4.99 | per month |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $4.99 | per month |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Thai A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| All Courses Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Malay A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| All Courses Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| French A1 Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mandarin A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Eur. Spanish A1 Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Malay A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Catalan A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Korean A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mex.Spanish A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Thai A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vietnamese A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Polish A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cantonese A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lingora Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cantonese Guru free?

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

### Is Lingora free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cantonese Guru or Lingora?

Cantonese Guru is rated higher. Cantonese Guru averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lingora averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do Cantonese Guru or Lingora have ads?

Neither Cantonese Guru nor Lingora shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cantonese Guru or Lingora?

Cantonese Guru ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lingora weekly. Most recently, Cantonese Guru was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lingora on October 27, 2026.

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