# Lingora vs VietBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: Lingora at 4.6 against VietBuddy's 3.7. Lingora also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 69%) and ratings volume (54 vs 15). 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 VietBuddy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lingora holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Lingora's written reviews are positive against 69% of VietBuddy's.

Lingora ships an update weekly, VietBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lingora | VietBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535/reviews)** | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vietbuddy-learn-vietnamese/id6796837982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 156 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Stebner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550062629) | [Amaury Delille](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793998275) |

## 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 |


### VietBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vietbuddy-learn-vietnamese/id6796837982)

Learn practical Vietnamese through real-life scenarios like ordering food or having conversations. Train your listening and speaking skills with interactive lessons and personalized review. Ideal for travelers, residents, or anyone wanting to connect with Vietnamese speakers.

**Highlights:** Practice real-life Vietnamese situations, Train listening skills before reading, Speak phrases at your own pace, Choose Northern or Southern voices, Personalized vocabulary review, Adaptive daily practice plan

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VietBuddy Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VietBuddy Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VietBuddy Fallback Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| VietBuddy Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| VietBuddy Fallback Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| VietBuddy Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| VietBuddy Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| VietBuddy Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| VietBuddy Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lingora free?

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

### Is VietBuddy free?

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

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

Lingora is rated higher. Lingora averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while VietBuddy averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Lingora or VietBuddy have ads?

Neither Lingora nor VietBuddy shows ads.

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

Lingora ships an update weekly, and VietBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Lingora was updated on October 24, 2026 and VietBuddy on October 21, 2026.

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