Dreaming vs LingoLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dreaming
This app teaches languages through comprehensible input, using videos you can understand from the start. It focuses on natural language exposure without vocabulary lists or grammar drills, making learning intuitive.
- Comprehensible input method
- Video-based learning
- Natural language exposure
- No vocabulary lists
- No grammar drills
- Content for all levels
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Learn languages the way humans actually do. Dreaming is the language-learning app behind Dreaming Spanish and Dreaming French — trusted by millions of learners worldwide and recognized as a winner of TIME’s The Best Inventions of 2025. Dreaming helps you learn languages through comprehensible input — immersing yourself in the language by watching videos you understand, from day one. No vocabulary lists. No grammar drills. No pressure to speak before you’re ready. Just real language, used naturally, and presented at a level you can follow. Terms and Conditions: https://www.dreaming.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://www.dreaming.com/privacy
LingoLens
Master essential Spanish vocabulary through visual memory aids and interactive games. This app uses mnemonic images and themed card packs to make words unforgettable. Track your progress and earn rewards as you build your language skills.
- Mnemonic image cards for memorization
- Themed vocabulary card packs
- Interactive mini-games
- Daily challenges
- Reward system for mastering words
- Progress tracking and insights
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LingoLens: Master Words with Visual Memory Power Turn language learning into a fun and unforgettable experience! LingoLens helps you master the 1,500 most essential Spanish words using mnemonics images, memory trick that makes the meaning stick! How It Works: - Learn with Mnemonic Image Cards - Each word is paired with a clever image that links meaning and memory for faster recall. - Build Your Vocabulary Step by Step - Explore themed card packs that you can slice open as you progress on your learning journey. - Play and Practice - Reinforce learning through interactive mini-games and fun daily challenges. - Stay Engaged - Earn rewards as you collect, review, and master new words. - Track Your Progress - See your growth and stay motivated with smart progress insights. - Finally Understand Spanish Content - The vocab you learn provides the missing link for you to rapidly improve your grammar, verb conjugations, and more by consuming actual Spanish Netflix shows, podcasts, and books that you find genuinely interesting. LingoLens makes vocabulary learning visual, memorable, and genuinely fun. Whether you're starting a new language journey or sharpening your skills, LingoLens turns words into unforgettable experiences. Download now and build your vocabulary the smart, visual way! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet- services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dreaming at 231 against LingoLens's 1. Dreaming also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). LingoLens's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Dreaming sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LingoLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LingoLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dreaming has 231 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Dreaming's written reviews are positive against 100% of LingoLens's.
Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, LingoLens every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Dreaming | LingoLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (231 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dreaming Languages, Inc. | LightUp |
Customer experience
Dreaming
LingoLens
In-app purchases
Dreaming
- Premium$9.991 Month
- Premium Double$14.991 Month
LingoLens
- Pro$9.991 Month
- Energy Refill$0.99
