# LingQ | Learn Languages vs Superfluent

The clearest difference is rating: Superfluent at 4.9 against LingQ | Learn Languages's 4.7. Superfluent also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 80%). LingQ | Learn Languages's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 3.2K). On price, update cadence, 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 Superfluent sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Superfluent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of LingQ | Learn Languages's written reviews are positive against 94% of Superfluent's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingQ | Learn Languages | Superfluent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#116** |
| Size | 345 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LingQ Languages Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774323619) | [Superfluent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567586495) |

## What reviewers say

### LingQ | Learn Languages

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### Superfluent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Education, #162 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app helps you improve conversational fluency in various languages through simulated real-world scenarios. It provides instant feedback on pronunciation and vocabulary, tracks your progress, and offers cultural and grammatical insights. Practice speaking without the pressure of real-life interactions.

**Highlights:** Real-world conversation practice, Hundreds of interactive scenarios, Real-time pronunciation feedback, Vocabulary and grammar suggestions, Progress tracking with Fluency Score, Tutor for questions and cultural context

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $109.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $134.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time conversation practice
- 👍 Meaningful and life-like conversations
- 👍 Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement
- 👍 Ability to play back recordings
- 👍 Useful for improving fluency and confidence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with voice recognition
- 🐛 Some suggested words without translations

**Reported bugs**

- Volume issue when trying to pronounce individual words

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off text display and focus on listening
- Option to review past conversation scenarios


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingQ | Learn Languages free?

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

### Is Superfluent free?

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

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

Superfluent is rated higher. LingQ | Learn Languages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Superfluent averages 4.9 from 3.2K ratings.

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

Neither LingQ | Learn Languages nor Superfluent shows ads.

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

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, and Superfluent every 5 days. Most recently, LingQ | Learn Languages was updated on September 29, 2026 and Superfluent on September 29, 2026.

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

LingQ | Learn Languages currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and Superfluent at #116. 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.*