Comparison

Lingualia vs SuperMemo

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

Head to head
About

Lingualia

This app uses artificial intelligence to personalize language learning based on your progress, interests, and schedule. It offers flexible lessons, engaging content, and motivational tools to help you learn English or Spanish faster and more effectively.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized learning
  • Flexible lesson scheduling
  • Interest-based content adaptation
  • Motivational learning approach
  • English and Spanish courses
  • Extensive multimedia content
Features
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Lingualia is a new and revolutionary way to learn languages, it applies artificial intelligence to learn from you, your progress, your interests, your motivations or your available time. And with all this information it can adapt your learning to your unique needs. Thanks to this intelligent personalization, with Lingualia you will progress much faster in your language learning. DO YOU LACK TIME? It doesn't matter if you have 5 or 45 minutes a day. Lingualia can adapt each language lesson to your schedule, and it is completely flexible. This way you can concentrate on your language lessons in any place or time and for as long as you can. EASY AND FUN It looks easy, and it is. With Lingualia you can learn languages almost without noticing, since it is designed to make it fun and increase your motivation to avoid giving up. Contents of the language course adapt to each student interests, whether you like sports, music or art. Lingualia adapts its contents automatically to help you learn languages with the subjects that you like. ALWAYS MOTIVATED With Lingualia flat language courses, in which every student follows the same path, are over. Because Lingualia analyses and assesses each student's progress, and with this information, it personalises vocabulary, grammar and online exercises to the needs of each student. Contents of the language course adapt automatically to each student's motivation, whether they want to learn languages to improve their professional career, find a better job or just to travel and get to know new places around the world. LANGUAGE COURSES With Lingualia you can learn English or Spanish at all levels (initiate, beginner or advanced). All multimedia contents have been generated by our team of native teachers using the latest technologies. Includes: +400 language lessons. 25000 audios to practice your pronunciation. 10000 vocabulary words. Phonetics to help your pronunciation. Grammar. Hundreds of online exercises for language practice. Review tool. Conversations to help oral understanding. Games (only in web version). NOTE Lingualia is completely free, but you have the possibility to become Premium and enjoy extra contents and tools.

About

SuperMemo

Master new languages and subjects with AI-powered spaced repetition. Practice conversations, get instant translations, and access a vast library of courses. Learn effectively, even offline, with intelligent review schedules.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • AI-powered conversation practice
  • AI voice translation
  • Extensive course catalog
  • Offline learning option
  • Customizable flashcards
Features
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SuperMemo – Language Learning with AI Learn English and 27 other languages with SuperMemo! Explore language courses, pick up new vocabulary, reinforce what you learn with spaced repetition and practice conversations with AI. Learn effectively at your own pace – from the basics all the way to advanced fluency. 300+ COURSES IN 28 LANGUAGES Choose from hundreds of courses tailored to your level, needs and interests. Learn English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and many other languages. You'll find courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners, as well as materials for learning vocabulary, grammar and practical communication. Learn English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and many other languages. Choose from 28 foreign languages, including Arabic, Czech, Greek, Ukrainian, Turkish and Romanian. ENGLISH AT EVERY LEVEL Improve your English at levels A1–C2. Choose the right course for you and practice what you need most – from basic phrases to more advanced vocabulary and communication. Discover SuperMemo course series: • No Problem! – practical language learning • Extreme – intensive vocabulary learning • PowerWords! – build your vocabulary • Olive Green – learn the language in an engaging context • Hello! – language courses for different levels • Quick Start – the basics to get you started • Business English – English for work You can also use grammar courses, exam preparation materials and courses for children and teens. PRACTICE WITH AI Take your learning to the next level with the AI features in SuperMemo. • Live Mode – your AI tutor. Practice conversations with a virtual tutor in your course. Develop your communication skills and put your knowledge to the test. • MemoChat AI – talk in the language you're learning. Practice dialogues at different levels and save new words and phrases for further study. • MemoTranslator AI – translate by voice. Use voice translation when you need to quickly understand or say something in another language. • AI Assistant – get help with your learning. Ask about word meanings, grammar and any language topics you want to understand better. LEARN EFFECTIVELY WITH SPACED REPETITION SuperMemo uses a repetition method based on a scientific approach to memory. The app helps you return to the material at the right time, so you consolidate your knowledge and remember new information more effectively. Learn words, discover useful phrases and check your progress regularly. CREATE YOUR OWN COURSE Want to learn vocabulary for work, travel, studies or your own interests? Create your own courses and flashcards on any topic. Tailor learning to your goals and grow your knowledge the way you like. LEARN WHENEVER AND WHEREVER YOU WANT Use courses on your devices and come back to learning whenever you have time. Set your own goal, learn regularly and make progress step by step. CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO LEARN Start from the basics, improve your language skills or focus on specific abilities. Choose courses that fit your needs and enjoy the extra features of a SuperMemo Premium subscription. SuperMemo has been developing its language learning method since 1991. Combine a proven repetition system with modern AI tools and learn languages on your own terms. Download SuperMemo and start learning today!

Screenshots

Lingualia4 screens
SuperMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lingualia at 80% against SuperMemo's 31%. Lingualia also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, 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. SuperMemo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Lingualia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lingualia holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 132 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Lingualia's written reviews are positive against 31% of SuperMemo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingualia ships an update every 3 weeks, SuperMemo every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lingualia versus SuperMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingualiaSuperMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (152 ratings) — better4.2 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better31.0% of reviews
Number of ratings152 — better132
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLingualia SLSuperMemo World

Customer experience

Lingualia

All ratings147 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative11.5%

SuperMemo

All ratings132 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative64.3%

User reviews

Lingualia

From 152 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🤩 Fun and engaging learning
  • 📚 Good for vocabulary and grammar
  • 🚀 Effective for learning and practice
  • 💡 Free and accessible

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Long waiting times between lessons (free version)
  • 🚫 Audio not working for some users
  • 📱 App crashes or doesn't open on certain devices/OS versions
  • 🤔 Definitions in target language can be difficult for beginners
  • সীমাবদ্ধ Limited functions in app compared to web version

SuperMemo

From 132 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent for long-term retention
  • 👍 Highly recommended for language learning
  • 👍 Offline mode appreciated (when available)
  • 👍 Mature learning database/tool
  • 👍 Content is top-notch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App frequently crashes or doesn't start
  • 🐛 No way to test without trial/signup
  • 🐛 Cannot connect to App Store
  • 🐛 Purchased courses disappeared after update
  • 🐛 Website not working correctly

Bugs and requests

Lingualia

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Audio not working
  • App crashes or closes unexpectedly
  • App not opening after OS updates
  • Login issues on iPad/iPhone
  • Recurring charges without notification
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  • Sentences/questions not fitting on screen
  • Internet connection errors despite having internet
  • App stops working after reaching a certain level
  • No sound on iPad
  • Cannot hear audio without headphones

Requested features

11 requests
  • iPad version
  • More languages (e.g., Russian)
  • Advanced levels for Spanish (C1, C2)
  • French language option
  • Level selection test
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  • Dark mode
  • Ability to purchase premium directly in the app
  • Review section
  • More detailed explanations for grammar
  • Option to see English translations alongside Spanish
  • Remove robot animation

SuperMemo

Reported bugs

49 issues
  • App doesn't start on iPhone 13 Pro
  • Purchased courses disappeared after update
  • Website not working correctly
  • No longer works offline
  • Slower online performance
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  • Ignores user's time zone
  • No option to reset to old version
  • No way to export flashcards
  • Significantly slower for reviewing cards
  • New font is hard on the eyes
  • TTS ignores punctuation and spacing
  • New course editor is difficult
  • Single deck for all user cards
  • Text is extremely small (6-8 font size)
  • Subscription cancellation is intentionally confusing
  • Money is debited, cannot unsubscribe
  • Sentences in Chinese course make no sense
  • Poor mobile UI/UX
  • Interface is confusing
  • Terrible customer support
  • No formatting for cards (color, highlighting)
  • Premium service not as advertised
  • Imitation app, less good than original
  • Very expensive subscription
  • Developer neglecting software
  • Online browser version is a joke
  • Dumbed-down version of original
  • Register is picky (case sensitive)
  • Purchased courses do not sync
  • Impossible to log off/log back in
  • App is unusable
  • UI is ugly and unintuitive
  • Transition from previous version painful
  • Internet requirement makes things worse
  • Buttons not optimized for one-hand usage
  • Missing vocabulary courses for several languages
  • Default settings are ridiculous (30 new items/day)
  • Cannot import own cards from previous versions
  • No import for text format cards
  • Subscription service is expensive
  • Courses lack descriptions/authors
  • Login problems, app is slow and old
  • iPad version is a disaster
  • Settings page cropped, changing settings does nothing
  • Stupid card layout
  • Clunky UX
  • Obscenely overpriced
  • Atrocious content download speeds
  • Cannot connect to App Store

Requested features

29 requests
  • Option to switch back to old font
  • Fix search to allow searching for accented characters
  • Improve TTS to respect punctuation and spacing
  • Improve course editor to display cards with lots of text
  • Add Apple Sign In
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  • Improve mobile UI/UX
  • Add dark mode
  • Support for one-hand usage
  • Add vocabulary courses for Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew
  • Bring back old American English course
  • Allow import of cards in text format
  • Allow import of cards from previous versions
  • Improve import features for cards
  • Enable creation of memo
  • Add descriptions and authors for courses
  • Improve login process
  • Add features to catch up with Windows version
  • Fix cropped settings page on iPhone 5s
  • Improve card layout
  • Allow export of flashcards
  • Allow testing without signup/trial
  • Enable offline mode
  • Fix case sensitivity issues
  • Allow logging off and back in
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Allow formatting of cards (color, highlighting)
  • Make subscription cancellation straightforward
  • Allow manual control over daily new vocabulary items per course
  • Improve download speed for content

In-app purchases

None

Lingualia

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SuperMemo

Subscriptions2
  • SuperMemo.com Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription 12 months14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • German Grammar Repertory$29.90
  • Portuguese: Fast Track$39.90
  • Biznesowy niemiecki.Słownictwo$39.90
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  • Romanian: Fast Track$39.99
  • Italian Megaset 10-in-1$149.99
  • Spanish Megaset 15-in-1$219.99
  • French Megaset 17-in-1$229.99
  • German Megaset 18-in-1$249.99

Questions

Is Lingualia free?
Lingualia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SuperMemo free?
SuperMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lingualia or SuperMemo?
Lingualia is rated higher. Lingualia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while SuperMemo averages 4.2 from 132 ratings.
Do Lingualia or SuperMemo have ads?
Neither Lingualia nor SuperMemo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lingualia or SuperMemo?
Lingualia ships an update every 3 weeks, and SuperMemo every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lingualia was updated on November 1, 2026 and SuperMemo on November 1, 2026.

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