Comparison

Lingora vs Coupling

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

Head to head
About

Lingora

Master over 30 languages with in-depth lessons that break down every word and grammar point. Engage with interactive exercises, games, and AI chat to reinforce learning. Track your progress and customize your study experience.

Highlights
  • 30+ languages offered
  • Detailed word and grammar explanations
  • Spaced-repetition review algorithm
  • 25+ practice methods including games
  • AI chat for practice and correction
  • Progress tracking and leaderboards
  • Customizable learning sliders
Features
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The most thorough language course you'll find in an app. 30+ languages, 500 lessons each, every single word of every sentence explained as thoroughly as you care to follow. One sentence might keep you busy for twenty minutes. WHAT'S IN A COURSE Each sentence gets a full lesson wrapped around it. 500 English sentences in all, hand-picked to cover every grammar structure and the full A1 vocabulary. Each word comes with its own full dictionary entry: definition with examples, any conjugation or declension it takes, the grammar topics behind it, and stroke-by-stroke guidance for new scripts. If you want to know why a word looks the way it does, the app can tell you. HOW A LESSON WORKS Each lesson opens with the intro. You hear the sentence before you see what it means. Slow it down, replay as often as you want. Then the Word Breakdown. Tap any word to see what it means and the grammar behind it. Then the literal, word-for-word translation. Then the grammar topics sitting inside the sentence. After the intros, the main session starts. Words and sentences from the current lesson get mixed with whatever's due for review, chosen by the spaced-repetition algorithm so you're practicing what you're closest to forgetting. Your own chosen exercise mix prioritizing reading, writing, or listening. Premium users can even further fine-tune exactly which exercises appear. 25+ WAYS TO PRACTICE Six word games and six sentence games. Flashcards you design yourself, picking what goes on each side. Quick-review tables. Multiple-Choice. Context-clue fill-ins where the wrong answers are similar on purpose. Character stroke practice with real-time validation. Typing exercises with a virtual keyboard. A speech trainer with per-word, color-coded feedback. An AI chat that stays on the lesson's topic and corrects you as you go. And so much more.. REFERENCE A dictionary that searches in native script, in transliteration, or in English. It finds base forms and inflected forms alike. A grammar guide covering every topic that appears in the course. Each has a thorough write-up and example sentences, plus the words and lesson sentences that show it in use. A pronunciation guide covering every consonant and vowel in the language. Tone guides for tonal languages. Script courses for writing systems you haven't learned yet. Conjugation tables for every verb and noun. Character breakdowns for CJK languages. WAYS TO FINE-TUNE Three sliders to weight reading, writing, and listening in each session. Silent mode for studying in public. Transliteration style where more than one exists (Jyutping or Yale, and so on). Diacritics on or off. Full control over what the app does. PROGRESS You'll see progress word by word and lesson by lesson. There's a streak counter, stars on completed lessons, and a weekly leaderboard if you want one. None of it is forced on you. Lifetime users can also export anything they've learned as an Anki deck. LANGUAGES Arabic · Cantonese · Catalan · Czech · Dutch · Filipino · Finnish · French · German · Hakka (Hailu & Sixian) · Hindi · Hokkien (Taiwanese) · Indonesian · Italian · Japanese · Khmer · Korean · Lithuanian · Malay · Mandarin · Persian · Polish · Portuguese (Brazilian) · Spanish (European & Mexican) · Thai · Turkish · Vietnamese (Northern & Southern) No hearts. No energy. No cartoons. Just a proper course.

About

Coupling

Learn a new language with your partner through shared discovery and personalized lessons. Focus on regional dialects and idioms to speak like a local. This app uses spaced repetition to ensure you remember what you learn.

Highlights
  • Learn with your partner
  • Focus on regional dialects
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Spaced Repetition System
  • Relationship-focused motivation
  • Learn everyday conversation
Features
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Coupling is for couples eager to learn each other's languages. More than just a language app, Coupling transforms every word into a moment of shared discovery, every phrase into an insight into each other's world **Learn Together, Not Alone** Why journey alone in language learning when you can share the adventure with the one who inspired you to start? Step beyond the solitude of solo study into a world where every lesson is a shared experience, powered by the presence and support of your partner. **Talk Like A Local** Avoid learning the outdated or generalized phrases of standard language apps, because a language changes from city to city. Coupling hones in on the regional dialect and idioms unique to your partner. You'll be equipped to impress family and friends with your grasp of local expressions. **Your Path, Your Story** Forget rigid, one-size-fits-all language courses. You and your partner have the freedom to tailor your learning journey, no matter what level you’re at. Focus on what matters most to you both, whether it's daily conversation, talking to family, cracking jokes, or cute affirmations. **Hold Onto Every Word** Ever go on a large streak on other language apps or take language classes, only to forget most of it? Every word your partner teaches you, you’ll be guaranteed to remember. Coupling harnesses the magic of Spaced Repetition System to lock in language learning. This scientifically-proven method retains everything without wasting time drilling words you’ve already mastered. **A Fueling Motivator** Motivation is the biggest obstacle language learning. Coupling takes a different approach, setting aside the usual gimmicks of streaks and gamification. Unlike solo learning apps, continuous encouragement and investment from your partner becomes a driving force. **Together In Every Sense of the Word** Coupling intertwines language learning with your relationship's everyday moments Exploring your partner's language opens a window to their world, infusing your bond with new dimensions of fun, laughter, and understanding. Sign up for Coupling now, and turn each new word into a bridge that brings you and your partner closer together EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lingora4 screens
Coupling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Coupling at none against Lingora's shown. Coupling also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Lingora's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (58 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Lingora sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Coupling sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coupling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingora has 58 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Lingora's written reviews are positive against 100% of Coupling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingora ships an update weekly, Coupling every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lingora versus Coupling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoraCoupling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (58 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander StebnerKevin Ngo

Customer experience

Lingora

All ratings58 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.0%

Coupling

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lingora

Subscriptions8
  • Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Polish A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Mex. Spanish A1 Premium (M)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Sth. Vietnamese A1 Premium (M)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Malay A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • All Courses Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • All Courses Premium (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • Cantonese A1 Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Cantonese A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Lingora Lifetime$99.99
4 purchases

Coupling

Subscriptions1
  • Cafe Membership$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Espresso$2.99
  • Latte$9.99
  • Affogato$19.99

Questions

Is Lingora free?
Lingora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coupling free?
Coupling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lingora or Coupling?
Coupling is rated higher. Lingora averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Coupling averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Lingora or Coupling have ads?
Lingora shows ads; Coupling does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingora or Coupling?
Lingora ships an update weekly, and Coupling every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lingora was updated on November 3, 2026 and Coupling on November 3, 2026.

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