Comparison

Lingopic vs ReadBay

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

Head to head
About

Lingopic

Master new languages with engaging memory techniques. This app uses visuals, logic, and sound to help you learn vocabulary and phrases quickly. Create personalized flashcards, practice with interactive modes, and benefit from smart repetition for long-term retention.

Highlights
  • Adaptive daily learning feed
  • AI-powered flashcard creation
  • Instant translation for 37 languages
  • Interactive practice modes
  • Smart repetition algorithm
  • Audio practice for pronunciation
Features
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Learn a language without the boring parts. LingoPic turns vocabulary into something you'll actually come back to. Swipe through a TikTok-style flashcard feed, snap a photo to learn any word around you, and lock it in with smart spaced-repetition practice - across 35 languages. LEARN FROM THE WORLD AROUND YOU Point your camera at anything - a coffee cup, a street sign, your lunch - and LingoPic instantly identifies it and teaches you the word in your target language, complete with translation and a memorable image. A FEED YOU'LL ACTUALLY SCROLL Learning shouldn't feel like homework. Flick through an endless, personalized flashcard feed. Save the words you want, skip the ones you know, and build vocabulary in the same minutes you'd spend scrolling anything else. PRACTICE THAT MAKES IT STICK Our spaced-repetition system schedules each word at the perfect moment for long-term memory, so you review right before you'd forget, not after. STREAKS, XP AND WEEKLY LEAGUES Keep your streak alive, earn XP for every word learned, and climb from Bronze to Diamond in weekly leaderboards against other learners. Little wins, every day. PRACTICE REAL CONVERSATIONS Chat with an AI language partner to move from memorizing words to actually using them. 35 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, and many more. MEET PICO Your LingoPic companion who'll (gently) make sure you never miss a day. LINGOPIC PRO Unlock unlimited feed, unlimited daily practice, camera word-learning, and AI conversation with a subscription. Choose Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Start learning your next language today - one swipe at a time. See our Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ReadBay

Access concise summaries and audio versions of bestselling books in under 15 minutes. Master key insights from business, self-help, and personal development titles for faster learning and habit building.

Highlights
  • 15-minute book summaries
  • Audiobook summaries
  • Offline reading
  • Progress tracking
  • Habit building challenges
  • Bookmark favorite notes
Features
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Book Summary & Audiobook App - Learn in 15 Minutes Master key insights from bestselling self help, business books, and personal development titles with ReadBay's quick book summaries! Our speed reading approach delivers professional development content faster than Blinkist or Headway. Why ReadBay Beats the Competition: 15 minute reads - Perfect for daily learning Audiobook summaries for hands-free motivation Offline reading - Learn anywhere, anytime Productivity tools with progress tracking Habit building challenges and goals Popular Categories: Leadership books, Business books, Self Help, Productivity, Psychology, Money & Investing, Professional development, Communication Perfect for Quick Book Summaries: Busy professionals seeking key insights Students wanting speed reading solutions Anyone building daily learning habits Commuters maximizing time with audiobook content Smart Learning Features: Bookmark favorite book notes Set habit building challenges Learn faster with audio mode Motivation through progress tracking Start your learning journey with FREE book summaries! Website: https://www.growthmindapps.com Terms: https://www.growthmindapps.com/terms Privacy: https://www.growthmindapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Lingopic4 screens
ReadBay4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lingopic and ReadBay both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of ReadBay's written reviews are positive against 48% of Lingopic's. ReadBay also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Lingopic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ReadBay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lingopic against 4.8 for ReadBay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 328 and 256 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Lingopic's written reviews are positive against 84% of ReadBay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingopic ships an update fortnightly, ReadBay every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and July 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lingopic versus ReadBay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingopicReadBay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (328 ratings)4.8 (256 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings328 — better256
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTruSpec Virtual SolutionsBange Sabastine Hwonyi

Customer experience

Lingopic

All ratings328 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative43.5%

ReadBay

All ratings256 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.4%

Bugs and requests

Lingopic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ReadBay

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchased lifetime subscription not accessible on new device
  • Identical summaries for different books

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for French books
  • Ability to share summaries to Kindle
  • More language options (e.g., Chinese)

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lingopic

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Monthly$9.99
  • Yearly$59.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
4 purchases

ReadBay

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Membership$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual Membership$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Membership3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$39.99

Questions

Is Lingopic free?
Lingopic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadBay free?
ReadBay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lingopic or ReadBay?
ReadBay is rated higher. Lingopic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while ReadBay averages 4.8 from 256 ratings.
Do Lingopic or ReadBay have ads?
Neither Lingopic nor ReadBay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lingopic or ReadBay?
Lingopic ships an update fortnightly, and ReadBay every 10 days. Most recently, Lingopic was updated on August 21, 2026 and ReadBay on July 10, 2026.

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