Comparison

Dreaming vs Lingofable

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

Lingofable

Learn languages by reading engaging stories tailored to your proficiency level. Tap words for instant definitions and track your vocabulary growth. Enjoy audio narration and offline access to over 1,000 fables.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-translate definitions
  • Adaptive story difficulty
  • Personalized vocabulary tracking
  • Audio narration
  • Offline reading
  • Reading streaks and goals
Features
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Learn languages naturally through stories you actually want to read, from fantasy & sci-fi to r/AmITheJerk-style Reddit threads. Lingofable helps you build real fluency faster by reading engaging stories matched to your level. Instead of dull textbooks and confusing native novels, Lingofable delivers 1,000+ compelling fables that teach you words in context — the way languages are meant to be learned. HOW IT WORKS Every story is carefully matched to your proficiency level using the internationally recognized CEFR framework. As you read, tap any word to see its meaning instantly. Lingofable tracks which words you know and which you're still learning, building a personalized vocabulary over time. Start with simple tales and watch your comprehension grow. The more you read, the more words you absorb — naturally and effortlessly. FEATURES • Tap-to-translate: Tap any word for instant definitions and examples • Adaptive difficulty: Stories matched to your exact reading level, adjusting as you improve • Reading streaks & goals: Set weekly targets and build a daily reading habit • Progress insights: Track words learned, stories completed, and your CEFR level over time • Audio narration: Listen along at adjustable speeds to improve pronunciation and listening skills • Smart vocabulary tracking: See every word you've encountered, how often, and how well you know it • Offline reading: Download stories to read anywhere, anytime • Accessibility: OpenDyslexic font option and customizable text sizes WHY STORIES? Research shows that comprehensible input (reading material you can mostly understand with just enough new words) is the most effective way to acquire a language. Lingofable puts this science into practice with stories crafted for every level. LINGOFABLE PRO Reach fluency faster with: • Unlimited access to 1,000+ fables • Audio narration for every fable • Offline reading anytime, anywhere • Exclusive reading themes & fonts Whether you're a beginner picking up your first words or an intermediate learner looking to break through to fluency, Lingofable turns reading time into real progress. Start your first story today! Questions about Lingofable? Please reach out to us at team@lingofable.com Privacy policy: https://lingofable.com/privacy Terms of service: https://lingofable.com/terms

Screenshots

Dreaming4 screens
Lingofable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dreaming at none against Lingofable's shown. Dreaming also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 12). Lingofable's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dreaming sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lingofable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lingofable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dreaming has 208 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Dreaming's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lingofable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dreaming ships an update every 9 days, Lingofable weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dreaming versus Lingofable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamingLingofable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (208 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings208 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB86 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDreaming Languages, Inc.Simon Ilincev

Customer experience

Dreaming

All ratings208 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative10.7%

Lingofable

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dreaming

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

Lingofable

Subscriptions2
  • Lingofable Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Lingofable Pro - Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Dreaming free?
Dreaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingofable free?
Lingofable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dreaming or Lingofable?
Lingofable is rated higher. Dreaming averages 4.8 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Lingofable averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Dreaming or Lingofable have ads?
Lingofable shows ads; Dreaming does not.
Which is updated more often, Dreaming or Lingofable?
Dreaming ships an update every 9 days, and Lingofable weekly. Most recently, Dreaming was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lingofable on September 19, 2026.

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