# Cantonese by Nemo vs Lingora

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lingora at weekly against Cantonese by Nemo's every 2 months. Cantonese by Nemo's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 55) and review sentiment (89% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cantonese by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lingora sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for Cantonese by Nemo against 4.6 for Lingora. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cantonese by Nemo has 1.7K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Cantonese by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 78% of Lingora's.

Cantonese by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, Lingora weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cantonese by Nemo | Lingora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantonese-by-nemo/id635606017/reviews)** | [4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nemo Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/428814324) | [Alexander Stebner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550062629) |

## What reviewers say

### Cantonese by Nemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantonese-by-nemo/id635606017)

Learn Cantonese with this app that focuses on essential words and phrases, featuring native speaker audio and speech recognition for accent improvement. It's designed for flexible learning, allowing you to practice anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Native speaker audio, Speech Studio for accent practice, Offline access to all audio, Customizable learning path, Progress tracking, Vocabulary quizzes, Review mode for memory retention

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nemo Cantonese Foundation pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎓 Helpful for learning Cantonese
- 🔊 Clear pronunciation
- 🔍 Useful search function
- 🎨 Good visual aids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with recording feature
- 💰 Confusing pricing/hidden fees
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔢 Mixed words and numbers together
- 🗣️ Lack of male voice option

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade button not working
- Incompatibility issues between devices
- Inconsistent tone/pronunciation in some words

**Requested features**

- More advanced lessons and sentence building
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Addition of more vocabulary and phrases
- Inclusion of traditional Chinese characters
- Improved user interface and customization options


### Lingora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535)

Learn new languages through interactive lessons, vocabulary games, and detailed grammar explanations. Progress from beginner to A1 level with sentence-centric learning and practice tools. Supports a wide range of languages with more being added.

**Highlights:** 500 lessons in 50 units, Sentence-centric learning approach, Vocabulary games and trainer, Grammar quizzes and breakdowns, Script and tone trainers, Progress tracking, Comprehensive dictionary

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

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Mandarin A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| German A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Catalan A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Indonesian A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Bra. Portuguese A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Turkish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Dutch A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Sth.Vietnamese A1 Premium (1m) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Mex. Spanish A1 Premium (M) | $4.99 | per month |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $4.99 | per month |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Thai A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| All Courses Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Malay A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| All Courses Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| French A1 Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mandarin A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Eur. Spanish A1 Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Malay A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Catalan A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Korean A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mex.Spanish A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Thai A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vietnamese A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Polish A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cantonese A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lingora Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cantonese by Nemo free?

Cantonese by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lingora free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cantonese by Nemo or Lingora?

Cantonese by Nemo is rated higher. Cantonese by Nemo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Lingora averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do Cantonese by Nemo or Lingora have ads?

Neither Cantonese by Nemo nor Lingora shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cantonese by Nemo or Lingora?

Cantonese by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, and Lingora weekly. Most recently, Cantonese by Nemo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lingora on October 25, 2026.

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