# LingQ | Learn Languages vs Earworms

The clearest difference is update cadence: LingQ | Learn Languages at every 5 days against Earworms's every 5 months. LingQ | Learn Languages also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 357) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). Earworms's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Earworms sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Earworms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingQ | Learn Languages has 10K ratings behind it against 357, 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 71% of Earworms's.

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, Earworms every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingQ | Learn Languages | Earworms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811/reviews) | **[4.8 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworms-language-learning/id1214721881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 357 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 345 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LingQ Languages Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774323619) | [earworms Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391784509) |

## What reviewers say

### LingQ | Learn Languages

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### Earworms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworms-language-learning/id1214721881)

Learn languages effectively using the "earworm effect" with catchy music and lyrics. This method anchors foreign language words and phrases into your long-term memory through engaging, brain-based audio-visual lessons. Improve vocabulary and grammar with bite-sized tracks and native speaker pronunciation.

**Highlights:** Learn languages with music and lyrics, Brain-based learning technique, Audio-visual experience with karaoke lyrics, 6-9 minute learning tracks, Content-rich language based on CEF, Native speaker pronunciation

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Try before you buy | Free | one-time |
| Essayez avant d’acheter | Free | one-time |
| Álbum de demostración | Free | one-time |
| French Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Italian Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Lat. Am. Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Vol.1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| French Vol. 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Dutch Vol. 1-2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Vol. 1-2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Lat. Am. Vol. 1-3 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, French Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, German Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, Italian Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Bundle, Spanish Eu. Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Vol.1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Music-based learning method effectively reinforces memory
- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- ⭐ Excellent customer support team
- 🎯 Practical, conversational phrases for real-world use
- 🧠 Words and phrases stick in memory effortlessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Poor booklet formatting on mobile devices
- 💸 Pricing considered expensive by some users
- ❌ Limited number of lessons per language
- 🔧 App lacks autoplay/continuous playback feature

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes every few minutes on iPhone
- Network error on startup despite internet connection
- Infinite loop on initial setup screen
- App closes unexpectedly during playback
- Restore purchases feature not functioning

**Requested features**

- Additional volume levels for existing languages
- More lessons and expanded content library
- Autoplay feature for continuous listening
- Repeat single track functionality
- Ability to select specific lesson categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingQ | Learn Languages free?

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

### Is Earworms free?

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

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

Earworms is rated higher. LingQ | Learn Languages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Earworms averages 4.8 from 357 ratings.

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

Neither LingQ | Learn Languages nor Earworms shows ads.

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

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, and Earworms every 5 months. Most recently, LingQ | Learn Languages was updated on September 24, 2026 and Earworms on September 19, 2026.

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