Comparison

iPolyglot vs LampaLing

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

Head to head
About

iPolyglot

Learn new languages through interactive stories, AI-powered conversations, and engaging games. Focus on relevant vocabulary and practice speaking confidently without fear of mistakes. Daily challenges and a smart review system make learning fun and effective.

Highlights
  • Interactive story-based learning
  • AI conversation practice
  • Spaced repetition vocabulary review
  • Personalized word learning
  • Daily learning challenges
  • Gamified learning experience
  • Support for over 60 languages
Features
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iPOLYGLOT – LEARNING LANGUAGES HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY Want to speak a new language but don’t know where to start? iPolyglot makes it easy, fun, and perfect for beginners. Whether you’re learning for travel, study, or just for fun, iPolyglot turns learning into an adventure. No boring lessons—just stories, games, and real conversations that help you speak naturally and confidently. LEARN WITH INTERACTIVE STORIES Say goodbye to textbooks. In iPolyglot, you’re the main character in short, interactive stories. Make choices, answer questions, and guide the plot while learning new words and phrases. It’s the most natural way to learn—like chatting with a friend. REMEMBER WHAT MATTERS Our smart spaced repetition system helps you remember words long-term. You’ll review just what you need at the right moment, so your vocabulary grows effortlessly and without stress. FOCUS ON USEFUL WORDS Don’t waste time on words you’ll never use. iPolyglot adapts to your goals and teaches you relevant words and phrases. Whether you’re preparing for a trip, an exam, or starting from scratch, you’ll learn what really matters to you. PRACTICE SPEAKING WITH AI No one to practice with? No problem. Chat anytime with iPolyglot’s AI tutor. Roleplay real-life situations like ordering food, asking for directions, or having a casual conversation. It’s the perfect place to practice without fear of making mistakes. FAST DAILY CHALLENGES Learn a little each day. With short, personalized tasks, you’ll keep moving forward without feeling overwhelmed. One day you’ll write a story, the next you’ll talk with the AI or play a quiz. Small steps build strong habits. TURN LEARNING INTO A GAME Earn points, unlock badges, and beat your own records as you learn. With word games, quick tests, and fun challenges, learning becomes pure entertainment. OVER 30 LANGUAGES TO EXPLORE iPolyglot now supports more than 60 languages, including: Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Māori, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Welsh. START YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY Thousands of people already use iPolyglot to speak more confidently every day. Now it’s your turn. Download iPolyglot and see how easy and fun language learning can be. Don’t just study a language — live it! __________________________________ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LampaLing

Learn French, English, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian with interactive lessons, quizzes, and games. Progress through structured levels from beginner to advanced, preparing for exams with comprehensive grammar and vocabulary practice.

Highlights
  • Interactive language courses
  • Exam preparation (TCF, DELF/DALF)
  • Quizzes and games
  • Flashcards and stories
  • Structured learning levels (A0-B2)
  • Pronunciation practice
Features
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LampaLing – The First Digital Language Learning Textbook LampaLing is the first language learning app designed as a complete digital textbook. In the digital age, LampaLing replaces traditional language books by bringing everything you need to learn a language into one single app. Just like a printed textbook, you'll find comprehensive lessons, grammar exercises, reading comprehension texts, listening activities with audio recordings, and interactive exercises. No more paper books or CDs—everything is available directly on your smartphone or tablet. All lessons are created by experienced language teachers and follow a clear, structured learning path. A Complete Method to Learn a Language LampaLing develops all four essential language skills: • Grammar • Reading comprehension • Listening comprehension • Speaking Join Our Weekly Speaking Clubs With LampaLing, you don't just study—you actually speak the language. Every week, join our live Speaking Clubs led by LampaLing teachers. These online conversation sessions combine interactive exercises from the app, educational games, and collaborative speaking activities. Participants work in small groups and pairs so everyone has plenty of opportunities to speak, practice, and gain confidence in a friendly and engaging environment. Learn Step by Step Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): • A1 – Beginner • A2 – Elementary • B1 – Intermediate • B2 – Upper Intermediate Whether you're just starting or looking to improve your language skills, LampaLing guides you every step of the way. What You'll Find in the App Grammar Courses Study clear grammar lessons and reinforce your knowledge with hundreds of interactive exercises and detailed corrections. Practice verb conjugation, tenses, prepositions, sentence structure, and all the essential grammar you need. Reading & Listening Practice Read authentic texts, listen to dialogues and answer comprehension questions to improve your reading and listening skills. Vocabulary Builder Expand your vocabulary with engaging exercises based on the most useful words and everyday expressions. Why Choose LampaLing? Created by Real Teachers All lessons are designed by experienced language teachers to provide reliable, structured and effective learning. A Real Academic Curriculum Unlike apps that only offer quick exercises or daily challenges, LampaLing follows a complete textbook-based curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and speaking. Prepare for Official Language Exams Get ready for the TCF, DELF, DALF and many other language exams. Planning to settle in France? LampaLing also includes resources to help you prepare for the French civic integration exam. Start Learning Today Download LampaLing today and enjoy a free trial. Learn French, English or Russian with a complete, modern learning method designed by real teachers. Learn French with LampaLing! Learn English with LampaLing! Learn Russian with LampaLing! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apprendre-le-francais-lampaling.fr/politique-de-confidentialite/

Screenshots

iPolyglot4 screens
LampaLing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LampaLing at 5.0 against iPolyglot's 4.7. LampaLing also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). iPolyglot's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. iPolyglot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LampaLing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LampaLing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPolyglot has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of iPolyglot's written reviews are positive against 100% of LampaLing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPolyglot ships an update every 11 days, LampaLing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iPolyglot versus LampaLing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPolyglotLampaLing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (106 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperiPolyglotAlina NOVOZHILOVA

Customer experience

iPolyglot

All ratings106 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

LampaLing

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

iPolyglot

Subscriptions17
  • Speak Italian Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak Russian Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Speak Spanish Fluently7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak German Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak Russian Language7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Speak German Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak Italian Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak Spanish Fluently7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$99.99
1 purchases

LampaLing

Subscriptions1
  • Lampaling Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is iPolyglot free?
iPolyglot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LampaLing free?
LampaLing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPolyglot or LampaLing?
LampaLing is rated higher. iPolyglot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while LampaLing averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do iPolyglot or LampaLing have ads?
Neither iPolyglot nor LampaLing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPolyglot or LampaLing?
iPolyglot ships an update every 11 days, and LampaLing every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPolyglot was updated on October 22, 2026 and LampaLing on October 4, 2026.

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