# Lingora vs WordQuest

The clearest difference is rating: WordQuest at 5.0 against Lingora's 4.6. WordQuest also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Lingora's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingora sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and WordQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WordQuest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingora has 54 ratings behind it against 1, 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 WordQuest's.

Lingora ships an update weekly, WordQuest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lingora | WordQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordquest-jp/id6758661845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Stebner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550062629) | [SolanaLink Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874249869) |

## 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 |
| 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 |


### WordQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordquest-jp/id6758661845)

This platform helps global students master Japanese for JLPT N5 to N1 exams. It offers extensive vocabulary courses, AI-powered tutoring, engaging gamification, and social interaction features. Supports multiple languages for a personalized learning experience.

**Highlights:** JLPT N5 to N1 preparation, 146 vocabulary courses, AI tutoring, Gamification elements, Social features, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WordQuest Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| WordQuest Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lingora free?

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

### Is WordQuest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lingora or WordQuest?

WordQuest is rated higher. Lingora averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while WordQuest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lingora or WordQuest have ads?

Neither Lingora nor WordQuest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lingora or WordQuest?

Lingora ships an update weekly, and WordQuest every 9 days. Most recently, Lingora was updated on October 22, 2026 and WordQuest on October 17, 2026.

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