Comparison

Glisten · Language Podcasts vs Learn Julia Programming

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

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About

Glisten · Language Podcasts

Learn languages through authentic podcasts and guided listening exercises. This app offers synchronized transcripts with instant translations to help you understand real conversations and improve your fluency. It's designed for hands-free learning on the go.

Highlights
  • Learn from thousands of podcasts
  • Guided listening workouts
  • Synchronized transcripts
  • Instant translations
  • Progress tracking
  • Hands-free learning
  • Multi-device support
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Learn languages with podcasts, training your ears to understand real conversations. Glisten isn’t just another language app — it’s your companion for real-world listening practice. It actively helps you understand native speakers. Glisten combines authentic podcasts with the guidance of a language course. It’s like having a personal tutor built right into a podcast player. Whether you’re commuting, cooking, or walking the dog, Glisten turns your downtime into language learning time. WHY CHOOSE GLISTEN? Immerse in Real Conversations Glisten taps into podcasts from Apple Podcasts, giving you access to authentic conversations in your target language. Learn on the Go Glisten fits into your day — no textbooks or screens required. Just listen and improve. Guided Listening Workouts Practice with workouts that repeat sentences, slow down speech, or pause to help you catch every word. Read Along with Transcripts Follow synchronized text for each podcast — with instant translations to clarify tricky phrases. Support at Your Level Choose Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced mode to get just the right amount of guidance. Proven 'Comprehensible Input' Method Follow a proven method recommended by language experts, listening to boost fluency. It’s like a gym for your ears! FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Learn from thousands of podcasts in Spanish, French, English, Chinese, German, and more. • Practice listening with workouts that repeat sentences and slow down speech. • Read along with transcripts to see what’s being said. • Instant translations to break down tricky phrases. • Train with guided workouts to improve your comprehension. • Track your progress, maintaining your streak, and monitoring how long you’ve listened. • Hands-free learning while commuting, walking the dog, or exercising. • Use Glisten across all your devices — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple Watch. FREE VS PRO Glisten is free to use with unlimited podcast downloads and basic listening workouts. Upgrade to Glisten Pro to unlock powerful features like: • Inline translations • Advanced guided workouts • Workouts for practicing speech (eg shadowing) • Import of any audio file or feed link • Glisten for Apple Watch Try Glisten Pro with a free trial and experience the full power of learning through guided podcast listening. CUSTOMER REVIEWS “I just tried this application out, and I love it … It’s an awesome way to immerse yourself in Spanish, and be able to repeat things and see the transcript when needed.” Doc Molly on App Store “I love this app! It’s what I’ve been searching for … being able to change workout styles whenever you feel like it keeps the whole process fresh. ” lovin the phone on App Store “Glisten adds a whole new dimension, making difficult content much more accessible. I now recommend it to students of all levels.” Débora López Rodríguez (Español Universal) GO GLISTEN! Glisten has no ads and no time limit on free usage. Download for free, and begin your journey to fluency now with Glisten! GLISTEN TERMS OF USE (EULA) Please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learn Julia Programming

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Learn the powerful Julia Programming Language from beginner to advanced with a complete structured learning experience designed for students, developers, researchers, and data scientists. This app provides a complete Julia learning roadmap with organized chapters, practical lessons, and real-world concepts to help you build strong programming and scientific computing skills. What You Will Learn: • Julia fundamentals and syntax • Variables, data types, and operators • Functions and multiple dispatch • Arrays, matrices, dictionaries, and collections • File handling and input/output operations • Modules and package management • Error handling and debugging • Scientific computing and numerical methods • Data analysis with DataFrames • Data visualization and plotting • Machine learning basics in Julia • Parallel and high-performance computing • Web development and APIs • Database programming with Julia • Real-world projects and applications App Features: • Beginner-friendly learning structure • Chapter-wise lessons • Clean and simple interface • Offline reading support • Easy-to-follow explanations • Practical programming concepts • Progressive roadmap from basic to advanced • Suitable for self-learning and revision Whether you are starting programming for the first time or expanding your knowledge in scientific computing and machine learning, this app will help you learn Julia step by step in an organized and practical way. Start your journey with Julia today and build modern high-performance applications with confidence.

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Learn Julia Programming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Glisten · Language Podcasts at Free against Learn Julia Programming's $1.99. Glisten · Language Podcasts also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Learn Julia Programming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

Glisten · Language Podcasts is free to download; Learn Julia Programming costs $1.99 up front. Glisten · Language Podcasts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Learn Julia Programming asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Glisten · Language Podcasts versus Learn Julia Programming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlisten · Language PodcastsLearn Julia Programming
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB41 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThe Mental FacultyMuhammad Umair

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Glisten · Language Podcasts

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Learn Julia Programming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glisten · Language Podcasts free?
Glisten · Language Podcasts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Julia Programming free?
Learn Julia Programming costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glisten · Language Podcasts or Learn Julia Programming have ads?
Neither Glisten · Language Podcasts nor Learn Julia Programming shows ads.

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