# Mango Languages vs Woodpecker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mango Languages at 44K against Woodpecker's 1K. Mango Languages also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). Woodpecker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mango Languages sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Woodpecker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Mango Languages against 4.8 for Woodpecker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mango Languages has 44K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Mango Languages's written reviews are positive against 82% of Woodpecker's.

Mango Languages ships an update fortnightly, Woodpecker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mango Languages | Woodpecker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-languages-learning/id443516516/reviews) | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodpecker-language-learning/id1067723008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Creative Empire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443516519) | [Woodpecker Learning Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435002350) |

## What reviewers say

### Mango Languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-languages-learning/id443516516)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Education, #199 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn to speak foreign languages with conversational lessons focused on real language, culture, and progress. Features native speaker recordings, pronunciation tools, and personalized reviews. Download lessons for offline access and enjoy a distraction-free learning experience.

**Highlights:** Conversational lessons, 70+ languages, Native speaker recordings, Pronunciation comparison tool, Personalized reviews, Offline lesson access, No ads

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan (Monthly) | $13.99 | per month |
| Family Plan (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective language learning
- 👍 Useful features (pronunciation, review cards, etc.)
- 🌍 Wide variety of languages
- 💰 Free through libraries
- 👍 Engaging and interactive lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited content for some languages
- 🔀 Disruptive changes to lesson structure
- 📖 Lack of grammar explanations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing flashcards
- Downloading issues when traveling abroad
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between lessons

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More grammar and writing support
- Improved vocabulary tools
- Customizable lesson structure
- Offline access improvements


### Woodpecker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodpecker-language-learning/id1067723008)

Learn languages by watching videos in your target language. Touch words in subtitles for instant definitions and save them for review. Explore content from YouTube and Netflix to immerse yourself in native-speaker material.

**Highlights:** Interactive video subtitles, Instant word definitions, Save vocabulary for review, YouTube video discovery, Netflix integration (iPad), Offline bilingual dictionaries, Flashcard creation

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Video Player Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Woodpecker Tools Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Video Player Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Export Word History | $0.99 | one-time |
| Woodpecker Web Browser | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning a new language
- 👍 Good for practicing speaking and listening
- 👍 Diverse content selection
- 👍 Useful for improving vocabulary and reading skills
- 👍 Enjoyable and engaging learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subtitle issues (not working, inconsistent)
- 💰 Confusing or expensive pricing
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Netflix subtitles not working
- App crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent subtitle display

**Requested features**

- Support for more languages
- Improved subtitle synchronization
- Clearer pricing structure
- Better user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mango Languages free?

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

### Is Woodpecker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mango Languages or Woodpecker?

Mango Languages and Woodpecker are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 44K and 1K ratings respectively.

### Do Mango Languages or Woodpecker have ads?

Neither Mango Languages nor Woodpecker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mango Languages or Woodpecker?

Mango Languages ships an update fortnightly, and Woodpecker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mango Languages was updated on September 26, 2026 and Woodpecker on September 13, 2026.

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