Comparison

Lingora vs LingoCrush

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

Head to head
About

Lingora

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
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The most thorough language course you'll find in an app. 20+ 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 · Dutch · Filipino · French · German · Hindi · Indonesian · Italian · Japanese · Khmer · Korean · Malay · Mandarin · Polish · Portuguese (Brazilian & European) · Russian · Spanish (European & Mexican) · Thai · Turkish · Ukrainian · Vietnamese (Northern & Southern) No hearts. No energy. No cartoons. Just a proper course.

About

LingoCrush

Master new languages through engaging arcade-style gameplay. Focus on high-frequency words for rapid results, with adaptive learning for all skill levels. Track your progress and develop real conversation abilities.

Highlights
  • Rapid vocabulary memorization
  • Addictive arcade-style gameplay
  • Scientifically designed learning methods
  • Support for 37+ languages
  • Adaptive learning for all levels
  • Progress tracking and achievement badges
Features
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LingoCrush: The top-rated language learning game with addictive gameplay! Master Spanish, French, Japanese and 37 more languages playing just minutes a day, anytime, anywhere! Here's a secret: 90% of what we say every day uses just 1,000 words! LingoCrush starts with these essential high-frequency words, then expands your vocabulary far beyond, all through exciting gameplay that makes learning effortless and fun. LANGUAGE LEARNING REIMAGINED: - RAPID RESULTS - Memorize 12 words in 15 seconds, then catch them as they fall! See vocabulary progress after just minutes of play, much faster than traditional language courses. - ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY - Tap falling words before they hit the ground. Learning that feels like your favorite arcade game! Better than flashcards and boring textbooks. - SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED - Starting with high-frequency words and expanding to thousands more, using spaced repetition and active recall - proven methods for comprehensive language acquisition and retention. - MOST POPULAR LANGUAGES - Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean and 33 more languages to choose from! Switch between languages instantly to practice multiple skills. - ADAPTIVE LEARNING - Whether you're a beginner or advanced speaker, LingoCrush adjusts to your personal skill level. Perfect for improving listening, reading, and vocabulary skills. - PROGRESS TRACKING - Watch your vocabulary grow with intuitive stats and achievement badges. See exactly how your language education is advancing day by day. By level 200, you'll realize something incredible: you're understanding a new language, and it felt like playing, not studying! Develop real conversation abilities through regular practice. FREE TO PLAY, PREMIUM TO EXCEL: - Play 3 free rounds daily - core gameplay without paywalls! - LingoCrush Premium unlocks unlimited rounds, customizable settings, and an ad-free learning experience. - Monthly and annual subscription options available (save with our annual plan!) PERFECT FOR ALL LANGUAGE LEARNERS: - Beginners wanting a fun entry point to a new language - Intermediate learners expanding their vocabulary and speaking abilities - Advanced speakers maintaining their fluency and comprehension skills - Students preparing for language exams or travel abroad - Anyone who finds traditional language apps boring or ineffective - Busy professionals learning in productive micro-sessions - Language learners who want to improve speaking and listening skills - Game enthusiasts seeking educational challenges with real-life benefits SUPPORTED LANGUAGES: Arabic Bengali Chinese (Mandarin) Chinese (Cantonese) Croatian Danish Dutch English (American) English (British) Filipino Finnish French German Greek Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Irish Italian Japanese Korean Malay Norwegian (Bokmål) Persian (Farsi) Polish Portuguese (Portugal) Portuguese (Brazil) Romanian Russian Spanish (Spain) Spanish (Latin America) Swahili Swedish Tamil Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Download the LingoCrush language learning game now and transform language study into your favorite daily activity. In just minutes a day, you'll be amazed at how quickly your vocabulary and speaking skills progress. Your new language adventure starts with a single tap!

Screenshots

Lingora4 screens
LingoCrush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lingora at none against LingoCrush's shown. Lingora also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 2). LingoCrush's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). 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 40 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LingoCrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LingoCrush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingora has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Lingora's written reviews are positive against 100% of LingoCrush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingora ships an update every 8 days, LingoCrush every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lingora versus LingoCrush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoraLingoCrush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB146 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlexander StebnerViralinx LLC

Customer experience

Lingora

All ratings49 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%

LingoCrush

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

40 purchases

Lingora

Subscriptions27
  • Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Malay A1 Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Mandarin A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • German A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Korean A1 Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Vietnamese A1 Premium (M)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Malay A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Mex. Spanish A1 Premium (M)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Korean A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Thai A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Catalan A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • French A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Polish A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Sth. Vietnamese A1 Premium (M)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Indonesian A1 Premium (M)$3.991 Month
  • French A1 Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Bra. Portuguese A1 Premium (M)$3.991 Month
  • Turkish A1 Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Dutch A1 Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Sth.Vietnamese A1 Premium (1m)$3.991 Month
  • All Courses Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Polish A1 Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year
  • Malay A1 Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year
  • Cantonese A1 Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year
  • Sth. Vietnamese A1 Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
  • All Courses Premium (Monthly)$12.991 Month
One-time13
  • French A1 Lifetime Access$3.99
  • Mandarin A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Eur. Spanish A1 Lifetime$49.99
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  • Malay A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Catalan A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Korean A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Mex.Spanish A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Thai A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Vietnamese A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Polish A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Sth. Vietnamese A1 Lifetime$49.99
  • Cantonese A1 Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Lingora Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

LingoCrush

Subscriptions2
  • LingoCrush Monthly Subscriber7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • LingoCrush Annual Subscriber7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Lingora free?
Lingora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoCrush free?
LingoCrush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lingora or LingoCrush?
LingoCrush is rated higher. Lingora averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while LingoCrush averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Lingora or LingoCrush have ads?
LingoCrush shows ads; Lingora does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingora or LingoCrush?
Lingora ships an update every 8 days, and LingoCrush every 2 months. Most recently, Lingora was updated on September 21, 2026 and LingoCrush on June 11, 2026.

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