# LingQ | Learn Languages vs Woodpecker

The clearest difference is update cadence: LingQ | Learn Languages at every 5 days against Woodpecker's every 5 weeks. LingQ | Learn Languages also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1K) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). Woodpecker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingQ | Learn Languages sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Woodpecker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LingQ | Learn Languages against 4.8 for Woodpecker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingQ | Learn Languages has 10K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of LingQ | Learn Languages's written reviews are positive against 82% of Woodpecker's.

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, Woodpecker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingQ | Learn Languages | Woodpecker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodpecker-language-learning/id1067723008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 345 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LingQ Languages Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774323619) | [Woodpecker Learning Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435002350) |

## What reviewers say

### LingQ | Learn Languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn languages naturally by reading and listening to real content. Expand your vocabulary and improve comprehension with interactive tools and AI-powered features. Supports over 50 languages and offers a global community for support.

**Highlights:** Massive content library, Import your own content, Interactive reader with word definitions, AI-powered learning tools, Progress tracking, Offline learning, Community support and tutoring

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LingQ Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| LingQ Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| LingQ Premium (6 Months) | $80.99 | per 6 months |
| LingQ Premium (6 Months) | $80.99 | per 6 months |
| LingQ Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $101.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $109.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium (12 Months) | $119.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium (12 Months) | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Yearly | $269.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for reading and listening practice
- 👍 Customizable content and learning experience
- 🚀 Efficient vocabulary acquisition
- 👍 Helpful for improving comprehension and fluency
- 👍 Engaging and enjoyable way to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with sync and performance issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Limited free version functionality
- 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation
- 🤔 Inconsistent quality of translations and definitions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Sync issues between app and web version
- Incorrect translations and definitions
- Unreliable streak tracking and progress reporting

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better sync and performance across devices
- More content and language options
- Enhanced vocabulary management and review tools
- Affordable subscription plans


### Woodpecker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodpecker-language-learning/id1067723008)

Learn languages by watching videos in your target language. Touch words in subtitles for instant definitions and save them for review. Explore content from YouTube and Netflix to immerse yourself in native-speaker material.

**Highlights:** Interactive video subtitles, Instant word definitions, Save vocabulary for review, YouTube video discovery, Netflix integration (iPad), Offline bilingual dictionaries, Flashcard creation

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Video Player Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Woodpecker Tools Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Video Player Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Export Word History | $0.99 | one-time |
| Woodpecker Web Browser | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning a new language
- 👍 Good for practicing speaking and listening
- 👍 Diverse content selection
- 👍 Useful for improving vocabulary and reading skills
- 👍 Enjoyable and engaging learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subtitle issues (not working, inconsistent)
- 💰 Confusing or expensive pricing
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Netflix subtitles not working
- App crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent subtitle display

**Requested features**

- Support for more languages
- Improved subtitle synchronization
- Clearer pricing structure
- Better user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingQ | Learn Languages free?

LingQ | Learn Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Woodpecker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LingQ | Learn Languages or Woodpecker?

Woodpecker is rated higher. LingQ | Learn Languages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Woodpecker averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do LingQ | Learn Languages or Woodpecker have ads?

Neither LingQ | Learn Languages nor Woodpecker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LingQ | Learn Languages or Woodpecker?

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, and Woodpecker every 5 weeks. Most recently, LingQ | Learn Languages was updated on September 26, 2026 and Woodpecker on September 13, 2026.

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