Comparison

Dreaming vs Lingo Tales

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Lingo Tales

Features
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Lingo is a reading app for language learners. Pick a language, choose a story, and every sentence meets you at your level. STORIES ADAPTED TO YOUR LEVEL Every chapter is adapted to your CEFR level, from A2 through C1. Vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar complexity match where you are. As you improve, the text evolves — gradually introducing more complex language so you're always challenged but never lost. GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT Grammar is taught through the story itself. Cases, verb tenses, subordinate clauses — you encounter them in real sentences where they make sense. Each chapter targets specific grammar topics aligned to your level. Patterns build naturally as you read. SPEAK AS YOU READ Guided speaking exercises are woven into every chapter. Practice pronunciation, build spoken confidence, and develop fluency alongside your reading skills — all within the same experience. STRUCTURED PROGRESSION Content follows the CEFR framework used by language schools and certification exams. A2 — Short paragraphs, past tense, everyday expressions. B1 — Longer passages, complex grammar, richer vocabulary. B2 — Nuanced language, abstract topics, varied structure. C1 — Near-native complexity, idiomatic expressions, advanced grammar. A READING APP, NOT A GAME No streaks, no leaderboards, no XP. Progress is measured by what you can read and understand. Pick up a story when you have time. Your pace is yours. AVAILABLE LANGUAGES German. Turkish. English. More coming soon. Open a book. Start reading. The language follows. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lingotales.io/privacy

Screenshots

Dreaming4 screens
Lingo Tales4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dreaming at 16.4 against Lingo Tales's 26.0. 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. Dreaming sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lingo Tales sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, Lingo Tales every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dreaming versus Lingo Tales: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamingLingo Tales
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (236 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB16 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDreaming Languages, Inc.Davut Kilinc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dreaming

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium Double$14.991 Month
4 purchases

Lingo Tales

Subscriptions4
  • Plus$12.991 Month
  • Pro$24.991 Month
  • Plus Annual$139.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual$219.991 Year

Questions

Is Dreaming free?
Dreaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingo Tales free?
Lingo Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dreaming or Lingo Tales have ads?
Neither Dreaming nor Lingo Tales shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dreaming or Lingo Tales?
Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, and Lingo Tales every 9 days. Most recently, Dreaming was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lingo Tales on October 30, 2026.

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