# LingQ | Learn Languages vs LingoLooper

The clearest difference is ads: LingQ | Learn Languages at none against LingoLooper's shown. LingQ | Learn Languages also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1.2K) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). LingoLooper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingQ | Learn Languages sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and LingoLooper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 LingoLooper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingQ | Learn Languages has 10K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 80% positive.

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update weekly, LingoLooper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingQ | Learn Languages | LingoLooper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingolooper-ai-language-game/id1670913076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | #208 |
| Size | 407 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LingQ Languages Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774323619) | [Lumi Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670913078) |

## What reviewers say

### LingQ | Learn Languages

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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 (10)**

| 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 | $99.99 | 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


### LingoLooper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingolooper-ai-language-game/id1670913076)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Master real-world conversations with AI avatars in immersive 3D worlds. Practice speaking and listening in over 30 languages through gamified role-play and interactive chat sessions. Get personalized feedback to improve fluency and overcome speaking anxiety.

**Highlights:** AI avatars for conversation practice, Immersive 3D worlds to explore, Personalized AI feedback on grammar and vocabulary, Save new words and track progress, Bite-sized learning sessions, Over 1000 unique AI characters

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Early Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Early Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Early Access | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great resource for speaking and listening
- 👍 Allows for conversational freedom
- 👍 Useful for giving feedback
- 👍 Continually improving
- 👍 Allows for daily conversation practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires a paid subscription
- 🐛 Occasional speech recognition errors
- 🐛 Slow response times from avatars
- 🐛 Occasional loading issues

**Reported bugs**

- Speech recognition errors
- Slow response times
- Loading issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add formal language options
- Expand to more languages like Croatian
- Add vocabulary and phrase review tools
- Allow users to change their name
- Add instructions and tutorial screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingQ | Learn Languages free?

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

### Is LingoLooper free?

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

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

LingoLooper is rated higher. LingQ | Learn Languages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while LingoLooper averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

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

LingoLooper shows ads; LingQ | Learn Languages does not.

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

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update weekly, and LingoLooper fortnightly. Most recently, LingQ | Learn Languages was updated on November 4, 2026 and LingoLooper on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LingQ | Learn Languages or LingoLooper?

LingQ | Learn Languages currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and LingoLooper at #208. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*