Comparison

French by Nemo vs LingoKit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

French by Nemo

Learn French with native speaker audio and pronunciation practice. This app focuses on essential words and phrases for everyday conversations, allowing you to learn at your own pace without formal lessons. It tracks your progress and offers customizable review modes to enhance memory retention.

Highlights
  • Native speaker audio for essential words and phrases
  • Speech Studio for accent mastery
  • Offline access to all audio content
  • Progress tracking and personalized learning
  • Customizable word practice and review modes
  • Focus on common words and conversational phrases
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into your FAVORITE teacher of French. ◆ The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. ◆ Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s. You’ll be AMAZED how quickly your foreign accent melts away. ◆ All audio is downloaded to the device and accessible even in airplane mode or without expensive international roaming fees. ◆ Nemo is NOT BUILT AROUND LESSONS at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare. ◆ Builds a foundation of French empowering you to speak CONFIDENTLY in EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS. ◆ NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of French required. Nemo® is specially DESIGNED to tap the remarkable power of your mobile device, and your brain, to their fullest. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Nemo is your personal trainer, tracking your PROGRESS across every single word and phrase. ◆ Practice French the way you'll use it. Nemo is fully customizable. ◆ Nemo immerses you in the sounds of French so you naturally speak with ease. ◆ Dive into WHAT YOU WANT to learn at any time. ◆ You control which words to practice – skip words you don’t want to learn or already know. ◆ Turn on Review Mode to study what you practiced earlier in the day to BOOST your memory retention. ◆ Hear English descriptions of all words, in a flashcard format. ◆ Quiz your mastery of the vocabulary. ◆ Nemo introduces words to you progressively to develop familiarity and reviews them at the right moment so they enter your LONG TERM MEMORY. TARGET THE MOST COMMON WORDS Maximize your time investment by targeting the most basic and high frequency words of the language. Upgrade to the complete version to: ◆ Get off the beaten path or find comfort with DIRECTIONS, TRAVEL and HOTEL phrases. ◆ Decode menus with the most common FOOD words. ◆ Shop and find bargains like an insider with must-know SHOPPING phrases. ◆ Learn words useful for your time in france. ◆ Build your proficiency with the most important verbs and SENTENCE BUILDING BLOCKS in French. ◆ Spark new friendships with COMPLIMENTS and CONVERSATION STARTERS. Use your new skills to make friends, impress old friends, bring smiles to children, get out of jams, experience new things, speak confidently, and make your travel and cultural experience more rich and fulfilling. Download this FREE app now! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LingoKit

This app provides a comprehensive phrasebook for travelers, offering over 600 essential phrases in 17 languages. It includes native speaker audio, text translation, and offline access, making communication abroad easy and enjoyable.

Highlights
  • 17 languages included
  • Over 600 essential phrases per language
  • Native speaker audio pronunciation
  • Offline access for travel
  • Phrase categorization
  • Favorite phrases
  • Search and copy text
Features
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Learn any language with confidence using LingoKit. Whether you’re traveling, working abroad, studying, or simply exploring a new culture, LingoKit helps you communicate with practical words and phrases for everyday situations. Choose the language you want to learn and your preferred learning language. Practice with native speaker audio, organized lessons, and offline access—anytime, anywhere. FEATURES • Learn 50+ languages from your preferred language • 300+ essential words and phrases for FREE • Unlock 2,000+ phrases across everyday categories • Native speaker audio with slow playback mode • Search instantly for words and phrases • Save your favorite lessons and expressions • No ads or distractions • One-time upgrade to unlock all premium content Perfect for: • Travelers • Beginners • Students • Business professionals • Expats • Anyone learning a new language Download LingoKit today and start speaking with confidence—wherever your next journey takes you. Privacy Policy: https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/mobile-apps/learn-language/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/mobile-apps/learn-language/terms-of-use

Screenshots

French by Nemo4 screens
LingoKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: French by Nemo at 4.7 against LingoKit's 3.8. French by Nemo also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 24). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. French by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LingoKit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

French by Nemo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: French by Nemo has 12K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of French by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 80% of LingoKit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

French by Nemo ships an update every 4 months, LingoKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
French by Nemo versus LingoKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrench by NemoLingoKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better3.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better79.8% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Apps LLCWebron Software LTD

Customer experience

French by Nemo

All ratings12,290 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.2%

LingoKit

All ratings23 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative10.4%

User reviews

French by Nemo

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy for beginners
  • 👍 Helpful for learning pronunciation
  • 👍 Customizable learning pace
  • 👍 Hands-free learning option
  • 👍 Good for travel preparation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional audio issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty with advanced pronunciation
  • 💰 Paid version required for full content
  • 🤔 Limited vocabulary compared to other apps

LingoKit

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Clear pronunciations
  • 💡 Variety of languages
  • 🤝 Helpful for travel

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations
  • 💰 Paid upgrades required
  • 🔇 Limited free version
  • 🤖 Robotic voice recordings

Bugs and requests

French by Nemo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashing or freezing after iOS updates
  • Inconsistent pronunciation feedback

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced vocabulary and grammar lessons
  • Conversation practice mode
  • Ability to track progress and review past lessons

LingoKit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Errors when purchasing upgrades
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent language quality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more languages
  • Improve language accuracy
  • Allow offline use
  • Customize voice settings

In-app purchases

1 purchases

French by Nemo

One-time1
  • Nemo French Foundation pack$14.99
10 purchases

LingoKit

One-time10
  • Speak Thai for Travel in Thailand$2.99
  • Speak Korean for Travel in Korea$2.99
  • Speak Chinese Mandarin for Travel in China$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Speak Japanese for travel in Japan$2.99
  • Speak Vietnamese for Travel in Vietnam$2.99
  • Speak Italian for Travel in Italy$2.99
  • Speak Spanish for Travel in Spain$2.99
  • Speak French for Travel in France$2.99
  • Speak German for Travel in Germany$2.99
  • All languages pack$24.99

Questions

Is French by Nemo free?
French by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoKit free?
LingoKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, French by Nemo or LingoKit?
French by Nemo is rated higher. French by Nemo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while LingoKit averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.
Do French by Nemo or LingoKit have ads?
Neither French by Nemo nor LingoKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, French by Nemo or LingoKit?
French by Nemo ships an update every 4 months, and LingoKit every 2 months. Most recently, French by Nemo was updated on November 1, 2026 and LingoKit on October 30, 2026.

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