# Busuu vs LingoLooper

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Busuu at 101K against LingoLooper's 1.1K. Busuu also leads on chart position (#80 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). LingoLooper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Busuu sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 Busuu against 4.8 for LingoLooper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Busuu has 101K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Busuu's written reviews are positive against 79% of LingoLooper's.

Busuu ships an update weekly, LingoLooper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Busuu | LingoLooper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busuu-language-learning-app/id379968583/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingolooper-ai-language-game/id1670913076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 79.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Busuu Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/370806574) | [Lumi Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670913078) |

## What reviewers say

### Busuu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busuu-language-learning-app/id379968583)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Education, #133 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages through bite-sized lessons and interactive exercises. Connect with native speakers for feedback and practice, and track your progress with personalized study plans and official certificates.

**Highlights:** Learn up to 14 languages, Connect with native speakers, Expert-designed courses, Personalized study plans, Smart review for vocabulary and grammar, Official language certificates, Specialized courses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $23.49 | per month |
| 12 Months Premium | $70.00 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 14 Day Trial - Premium Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| 12 Months' Premium | $138.99 | per year |
| 12 Months Premium | $138.99 | per year |
| 12 Months Premium Plus | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Best resource for learning
- 🎓 Structured lessons and review
- 👥 Helpful community feedback
- 🎨 Engaging visuals and content
- 🗣️ Realistic native speaker audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inconsistent AI-generated corrections
- 🔒 Limited access without premium
- 🔀 Difficulty navigating between lessons
- 📚 Lack of advanced content and review
- 🔊 Issues with audio and pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect or missing translations
- Inconsistent lesson progress tracking
- Bugs with voice recognition and feedback

**Requested features**

- Ability to learn multiple languages simultaneously
- More detailed grammar explanations and practice
- Customizable review and flashcard features
- Improved community features and messaging
- Offline access to downloaded lessons


### LingoLooper

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

Learn over 20 languages through immersive 3D worlds and AI-powered conversations. Practice speaking with diverse characters, receive personalized feedback, and build fluency in a judgment-free environment. Master real-world scenarios and overcome speaking anxiety.

**Highlights:** Learn 20+ languages, AI avatars for conversation practice, Immersive 3D worlds, Personalized AI feedback, Save new words and phrases, On-screen conversation suggestions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Early Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Early Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Early Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Early Access | $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 Busuu free?

Busuu 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, Busuu or LingoLooper?

LingoLooper is rated higher. Busuu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while LingoLooper averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Busuu or LingoLooper have ads?

Both Busuu and LingoLooper show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Busuu or LingoLooper?

Busuu ships an update weekly, and LingoLooper fortnightly. Most recently, Busuu was updated on September 24, 2026 and LingoLooper on September 23, 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.*