# Mango Languages vs Ling

The clearest difference is ads: Mango Languages at none against Ling's shown. Mango Languages also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 61%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mango Languages sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Ling sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mango Languages holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Mango Languages's written reviews are positive against 61% of Ling's.

Mango Languages ships an update fortnightly, Ling weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mango Languages | Ling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-languages-learning/id443516516/reviews)** | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 60.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#73** |
| Size | 85 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Creative Empire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443516519) | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) |

## What reviewers say

### Mango Languages

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

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Education, #193 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


### Ling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Education, #153 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Master over 70 languages with fun, bite-sized lessons. Develop speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills with native speaker audio and cultural insights. Science-backed methods ensure retention, making even difficult languages accessible.

**Highlights:** 70+ languages available, Bite-sized lessons, Native speaker audio, Cultural insights, Speaking, reading, listening, writing skills, Science-backed learning methodology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Ling Pro 1 Month Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Ling Half Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Ling 3 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn Language Pro Yearly 7 | $48.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Yearly Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Black Friday Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Lifetime Plan | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Bite-sized lessons
- 🎮 Gamified learning
- 📚 Offers rare languages
- 🗣️ Good pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy
- 💰 Expensive, pay to learn
- 🤖 Robotic voices
- 🧠 Lessons not in logical order
- 🔍 Lack of basic vocabulary and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets to zero
- Incorrect translations and pronunciations
- Lessons skipping ahead unexpectedly
- Microphone issues, can't record properly
- Sync issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Allow retry/go back in lessons
- Improve speech recognition
- Add grammar explanations
- Provide more review and practice options
- Introduce alphabet/writing system first


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mango Languages free?

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

### Is Ling free?

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

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

Mango Languages is rated higher. Mango Languages averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Ling averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Mango Languages or Ling have ads?

Ling shows ads; Mango Languages does not.

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

Mango Languages ships an update fortnightly, and Ling weekly. Most recently, Mango Languages was updated on September 26, 2026 and Ling on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mango Languages or Ling?

Mango Languages currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Ling at #73. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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