# Lingora vs Learn Vietnamese

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn Vietnamese at none against Lingora's 40. Lingora's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingora sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Learn Vietnamese asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lingora against 4.7 for Learn Vietnamese. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingora has 49 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Lingora's written reviews are positive against 75% of Learn Vietnamese's.

Lingora ships an update every 8 days, Learn Vietnamese weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lingora | Learn Vietnamese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-vietnamese-podglot/id6746232482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Stebner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550062629) | [Thomas Hornbeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019403833) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Mex. Spanish A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Thai A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Catalan A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $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 |
| All Courses Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Malay A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Cantonese A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| All Courses Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| 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 |


### Learn Vietnamese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-vietnamese-podglot/id6746232482)

Master Vietnamese with native audio and an AI tutor. Practice real conversations, use smart flashcards, and learn practical phrases for travel, daily life, or relationships. Supports both Southern and Northern dialects.

**Highlights:** AI conversation practice, Native speaker audio, Smart flashcards, Dual dialect support, Offline access, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lingora free?

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

### Is Learn Vietnamese free?

Learn Vietnamese is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lingora or Learn Vietnamese?

Learn Vietnamese is rated higher. Lingora averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Learn Vietnamese averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Lingora or Learn Vietnamese have ads?

Neither Lingora nor Learn Vietnamese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lingora or Learn Vietnamese?

Lingora ships an update every 8 days, and Learn Vietnamese weekly. Most recently, Lingora was updated on September 21, 2026 and Learn Vietnamese on September 17, 2026.

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