# Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) vs LingoDeer

The clearest difference is monetization model: LingoDeer at free with in-app purchases against Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s subscription. LingoDeer also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 63%). Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s advantage is ratings volume (239K vs 28K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per 3 months and LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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 — 4.8 for Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) against 4.7 for LingoDeer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) has 239K ratings behind it against 28K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s written reviews are positive against 78% of LingoDeer's.

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, LingoDeer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) | LingoDeer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosetta-stone-classic-2024/id435588892/reviews)** | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 28K |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | #165 |
| Size | 219 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rosetta Stone Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349688821) | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) |

## What reviewers say

### Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosetta-stone-classic-2024/id435588892)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master a new language through an immersive, intuitive method that focuses on speaking with confidence. Personalized plans and instant pronunciation feedback help you learn effectively. Download lessons for offline access and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalized language learning plan, Intuitive immersion method, Instant pronunciation feedback, Offline lesson downloads, Extended learning exercises, Cross-device progress syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| English (American) – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| French – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 3 Months | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| Spanish 12 Months Access | $109.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Languages - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Languages - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 12 Months | $119.99 | per year |
| Spanish (Latin America) (5 Levels) | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning method
- 👍 Engaging visuals and audio
- 🚀 Rapid progress in language skills
- 👍 Helpful for pronunciation and speaking
- 👍 Useful for beginners and intermediate learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable speech recognition
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and syncing issues
- 🔍 Lack of English translations and grammar explanations
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Unclear lesson progression and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons marked as incomplete even after completion
- Audio playback issues and inconsistent performance
- Inability to reset progress or redo specific lessons

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and review lessons
- Option to learn writing/reading in addition to speaking
- Improved speech recognition and feedback
- Better sync between app and desktop versions
- More language options and advanced content


### LingoDeer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master new languages with structured, interactive lessons designed by teachers. Progress from basic alphabet to conversational fluency in over 20 languages, including Korean, Japanese, and Spanish. Practice speaking, listening, and writing with native speaker audio and engaging exercises.

**Highlights:** Short, interactive lessons, Clear learning path, Native speaker audio, Offline learning, Grammar tips and notes, Flashcards and quizzes, Real-life conversation practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Japanese Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Korean Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Multilingual Pass - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Korean Quarterly subscription | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Multilingual Pass - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Korean Pass - Yearly | $76.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass - 6 Months | $83.99 | per 6 months |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription - discount | $109.99 | per year |
| Buy 1200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership for new | $299.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership discount | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning Asian languages
- 👍 Thorough grammar and sentence structure explanations
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 📚 Comprehensive lessons and review features
- 🔊 Clear audio and pronunciation guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after initial lessons
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited free content
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between languages
- 🔢 Lack of customization options (e.g., dark mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Progress bar not updating correctly
- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct
- Inability to resume lessons after app update
- Keyboard issues when typing answers

**Requested features**

- Allow typing answers instead of just selecting
- Provide feedback on pronunciation accuracy
- Improve spaced repetition for vocabulary review
- Add more languages, especially less common ones
- Implement a community feature to connect with other learners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) free?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or LingoDeer?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) is rated higher. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239K ratings, while LingoDeer averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or LingoDeer have ads?

Neither Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) nor LingoDeer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or LingoDeer?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, and LingoDeer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) was updated on October 30, 2026 and LingoDeer on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or LingoDeer?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and LingoDeer at #165. 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.*