# Nonsense vs LingoAlarm

The clearest difference is rating: Nonsense at 4.7 against LingoAlarm's 4.0. Nonsense also leads on ratings volume (411 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). LingoAlarm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonsense sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and LingoAlarm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nonsense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonsense has 411 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nonsense ships an update every 4 weeks, LingoAlarm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonsense | LingoAlarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonsense-language-learning/id1642852912/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingoalarm/id6794916354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **411** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 144 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Nonsense Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705315576) | [Inaki Escarate](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794916356) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonsense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonsense-language-learning/id1642852912)

Learn languages by immersing yourself in movie scenes. Understand words and grammar in context, hear native speakers, and retain what you learn. New movies are added weekly to enhance your language journey.

**Highlights:** Immerse in movie scenes, In-context explanations, Learn native speaker usage, Supports 39 languages, New movies added weekly, Interactive learning

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and engaging learning
- 💡 Interactive learning with tap-to-translate
- 🎬 Uses movie clips for context
- 👍 Well-designed and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient for quick learning sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App not opening/loading
- 🐛 Crashing and bug problems
- ⚠️ Login/session initiation issues
- 🔤 Lack of desired languages (e.g., Italian, Amharic)
- 🚫 No option to turn off English translations

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Words are blank, cannot type
- Crashes and resets lessons
- Login issues
- Not working after initial setup/waitlist

**Requested features**

- Add more African languages (e.g., Amharic)
- Add Italian language
- Add Russian subtitles
- Option to turn off English translations for full immersion


### LingoAlarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingoalarm/id6794916354)

This app transforms your alarm into a daily language learning experience. Wake up to vocabulary quizzes and build a consistent learning habit with various game modes. Access 19 languages and track your progress with personalized word lists.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary quiz alarms, Multiple choice, missing piece, build word games, 19 languages supported, Custom word lists, Progress tracking, Gentle wake-up and snooze settings

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Offer | $1.99 | per month |
| LingoAlarm Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| LingoAlarm Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Offer | $12.49 | one-time |
| LingoAlarm Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonsense free?

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

### Is LingoAlarm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nonsense or LingoAlarm?

Nonsense is rated higher. Nonsense averages 4.7 out of 5 from 411 ratings, while LingoAlarm averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nonsense or LingoAlarm have ads?

Nonsense shows ads; LingoAlarm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nonsense or LingoAlarm?

Nonsense ships an update every 4 weeks, and LingoAlarm every 3 days. Most recently, Nonsense was updated on October 30, 2026 and LingoAlarm on October 25, 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.*