Comparison

TingYue vs Relingo

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

Head to head
About

TingYue

This app helps foreign language learners improve reading and listening skills. It offers automatic translation, text-to-speech, and various learning tools like word highlighting and study sets. Practice modes and customization options enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic full-text translation
  • Multi-engine text-to-speech (TTS)
  • Word highlighting and analysis
  • AI dictionary and explanations
  • Customizable study sets
  • Interactive practice modes
Features
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TingYue is a reading and audiobook app designed for foreign language learners and extensive reading enthusiasts. It supports importing EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOCX and MOBI files, automatic full-text translation, and multi-engine text-to-speech (TTS), combined with reading plans, vocabulary study and practice features that turn “finish this book” into something you can do a day at a time. Core Features • Reading Plans: Split a book into segments you can finish in a day — set it by total days, daily minutes or a finish date. Your library shows plans in progress, a reminder arrives each day, and finishing a book ends with a recap. • Vocabulary Study: Pick the word lists you want to learn and the app analyses how many of those words this book contains, highlights them as you read, and keeps your progress one tap away. • Full-Text Translation: Automatically translates paragraphs or entire pages into the target language. Translations can be displayed below the original text or side-by-side. Supports multiple translation engines (including Apple Translate, DeepL, Google, etc.). • Smart Reading & TTS: Built-in multiple voice engines, supporting offline and cloud high-quality voices. Suitable for intensive listening and shadowing practice. • Reading Assistance: Highlights new words, word frequency analysis, sentence parsing, biomimetic reading, speed reading and blurred text exercises, AI dictionary, AI explanations, helping focus and memory. • Learning Tools: Create study sets, add images and example sentences, dictation exercises, export learning materials, supports custom study set sizes and review plans. • Practice Modes: Chinese-to-English back translation, blurred text training, split-screen side-by-side reading, and other interactive modes, suitable for translation, speaking, and writing practice. • Customization & Extensions: Supports custom translation/voice/AI engines (requires API keys), and allows saving custom translations and notes. • Formats & Sync: Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOCX and MOBI. Your books, notes, study sets and custom word lists sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud. Target Users • English and foreign language learners (beginner to advanced) • Readers who enjoy extensive and deep reading • Users preparing for translation or speaking exams • Users who need high-quality TTS and listening practice Membership Plans • Reader Plan, subscription periods: lifetime • Read Plus Plan, subscription periods: 1 month, 1 year, lifetime • Listen Plus Plan, subscription periods: 1 month, 1 year, lifetime • AI Plan, subscription periods: 1 month Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. ---- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.eareyereading.com/help/privacy.html Cancel Subscription: https://support.apple.com/HT202039

About

Relingo

Master new vocabulary effortlessly while consuming your favorite content. This app integrates with various sources like YouTube, podcasts, and e-books to provide instant translations and personalized word learning. It uses spaced repetition to help you retain new words effectively.

Highlights
  • Bilingual subtitle support for YouTube
  • Podcast subscription with AI subtitles
  • Epub e-book import and reading
  • Web page translation and word collection
  • Anki-based word review system
  • Built-in browser plugin for word collection
Features
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Relingo allows you to easily master words and quickly check translations while browsing the content you are interested in, lowering the threshold for language learning. Content sources: • YouTube bilingual subtitles • Podcast subscriptions and AI subtitles • Epub e-book import and reading • Users can add separate web pages by themselves • Built-in rich RSS subscription sources also support free addition • There are functions such as read later, collection, reading progress, etc. • Built-in browser plug-in, collects new words when browsing online content with Safari Translation and highlighting: • Supports learning of several languages ​​such as English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. • Supports multiple translation engines • Automatically highlight and annotate new words for users to improve browsing efficiency Word learning: • Users can continue to learn the words they collect during browsing and use Anki-based algorithms to review and deepen their memory. Auto Subscription Service Description: Monthly Membership 1. Subscription Service: Monthly Membership (1 month) 2. Subscription Price: $3.99/month 3. Payment: Subscriptions can be managed by the user, after the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is recorded in the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct a fee within 24 hours before the expiration, and after the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel Renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the “Settings” on the iPhone –> enter “iTunes Store and App Store” –> click “Apple ID”, choose “View Apple ID”, enter “Account Settings” page, click “Subscriptions”, choose “Relingo” to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Annual Membership 1. Subscription Service: Annual Membership (1 year) 2. Subscription Price: $19.99/year 3. Payment: Subscriptions can be managed by the user, after the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is recorded in the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct a fee within 24 hours before the expiration, and after the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel Renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the “Settings” on the iPhone –> enter “iTunes Store and App Store” –> click “Apple ID”, choose “View Apple ID”, enter “Account Settings” page, click “Subscriptions”, choose “Relingo” to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://relingo.net/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://relingo.net/en/terms

Screenshots

TingYue4 screens
Relingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TingYue at 66% against Relingo's 0%. TingYue also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Relingo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. TingYue sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Relingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TingYue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TingYue has 413 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of TingYue's written reviews are positive against 0% of Relingo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TingYue ships an update every 5 days, Relingo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TingYue versus Relingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTingYueRelingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (413 ratings) — better4.0 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings413 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB86 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer雪梅 王Lesslab

Customer experience

TingYue

All ratings413 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.1%

Relingo

All ratings43 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

TingYue

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Imported books not showing up correctly
  • Frequent login issues and account problems
  • Audio playback stuttering and disconnections

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve PDF reading experience
  • Add support for more languages
  • Implement cross-device sync for books and progress

Relingo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

TingYue

Subscriptions13
  • MS Speech Engine Starter$0.991 Month
  • TingYue AI Engine Starter$0.991 Month
  • ChatGPT Speech Engine Starter$2.991 Month
Show 10 more
  • TingYue AI Engine Pro$2.991 Month
  • TingYue Read Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • TingYue Listen Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TingYue Pro Plan Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TingYue AI Plan Monthly$6.991 Month
  • TingYue Listen Plus Quarterly$14.993 Months
  • TingYue AI Engine Unlimited$14.991 Month
  • TingYue Read Plus Annually2 variants$29.991 Year
  • TingYue Listen Plus Annually$39.991 Year
  • TingYue Pro Plan Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time10
  • 阅币礼包-Tier1$0.99
  • 阅币礼包-Tier3$2.99
  • 《爱情与金钱(书虫)》$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 听阅畅听会员(增强版) 1 个月$5.99
  • TingYue Reader Plan Lifetime$29.99
  • TingYue Read Plus Lifetime$39.99
  • TingYue AI Lifetime$54.99
  • 听阅畅听终身会员(畅读终身升级)$69.99
  • TingYue Listen Plus Lifetime$84.99
  • TingYue AI Plus Lifetime$139.99
2 purchases

Relingo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TingYue free?
TingYue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Relingo free?
Relingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TingYue or Relingo?
TingYue is rated higher. TingYue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while Relingo averages 4.0 from 44 ratings.
Do TingYue or Relingo have ads?
TingYue shows ads; Relingo does not.
Which is updated more often, TingYue or Relingo?
TingYue ships an update every 5 days, and Relingo every 3 weeks. Most recently, TingYue was updated on October 29, 2026 and Relingo on October 24, 2026.

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