# 50 languages vs Ling

The clearest difference is ads: 50 languages at none against Ling's shown. 50 languages also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Ling's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (17K vs 616). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 50 languages sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ling sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 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 50 languages against 4.6 for Ling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 17K ratings behind it against 616, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of 50 languages's written reviews are positive against 61% of Ling's.

50 languages ships an update every 5 weeks, Ling weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 50 languages | Ling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/50-languages/id487070134/reviews)** | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 616 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 46 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [50LANGUAGES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/444543336) | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) |

## What reviewers say

### 50 languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/50-languages/id487070134)

Master over 50 foreign languages with 100 free lessons designed for beginners. This app uses audio and text to teach practical vocabulary and sentence structures for real-world situations, aligning with CEFR levels A1 and A2.

**Highlights:** Learn 50+ languages, 100 basic vocabulary lessons, Audio and text learning method, Real-world situation practice, CEFR A1/A2 level alignment, MP3 audio file downloads

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arabic Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bosnian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| German Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| British English Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Italian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Albanian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| American English Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Languages Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great language learning app
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 💡 Covers many languages
- 👍 Useful for beginners and experienced learners
- 👍 Clear audio and pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Mismatched translations and pronunciation issues
- 🔋 High data usage for downloading content
- 🔒 Lack of family sharing for in-app purchases
- 👎 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Vocabulary tests freezing or pausing unexpectedly
- Audio tracks not working or getting lost after closing the app
- Inconsistent translations and pronunciation issues
- Incompatibility with some devices or operating system versions

**Requested features**

- Add more language options like Cantonese, Basque, and Native American languages
- Improve speech recognition and feedback for user pronunciation
- Implement a 'play all' feature for audio tracks
- Add more interactive and gamified learning modes
- Provide more detailed grammar and sentence structure lessons


### Ling

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

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Education, #126 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn over 80 languages, including rare ones, with fun, bite-sized lessons and native speaker audio. Develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills while exploring cultural insights. Track progress and stay motivated with achievements.

**Highlights:** Learn 80+ languages, Bite-sized lessons, Native speaker audio, Develop all four skills, Cultural insights, Progress tracking, Gamified learning

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Ling Pro 1 Month Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Learn Language Pro Yearly 7 | $48.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Yearly Subscription | $54.99 | 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 |

**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 50 languages free?

50 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, 50 languages or Ling?

50 languages is rated higher. 50 languages averages 4.8 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Ling averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do 50 languages or Ling have ads?

Ling shows ads; 50 languages does not.

### Which is updated more often, 50 languages or Ling?

50 languages ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ling weekly. Most recently, 50 languages was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ling on November 4, 2026.

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