Comparison

SnapLingo vs PengoLingo

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

Head to head
About

SnapLingo

Features
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Expand your language vocabulary with every snapshot! Transform everyday objects into interactive language lessons! Instant Object Recognition:  • Point your camera at anything around you – SnapLingo identifies it and translates the word into your chosen language instantly. • No delays, no waiting. Any moment can be a learning opportunity. Interactive Audible Flashcards:  • Create custom flashcards from your photos. Turn passive learning into active recall. • Freely edit your flashcards and listen to them being read aloud. Beginner Flashcards: • Explore our beginner flashcards covering essential vocabulary. • Kickstart your language learning journey, or review the basics, with stunning artwork. Language Quizzes: • Challenge yourself with reading and listening language quizzes. • Personalize your learning experience by unlocking beautiful art styles. • Effortlessly turn your flashcards into custom quizzes. Languages: • English, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

About

PengoLingo

Features
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PengoLingo is your smart companion for TOEIC® Listening & Reading preparation. Whether you're aiming for 600, 730, 860, or the perfect 990 — PengoLingo adapts to your target score and builds the skills you need to get there. -- WEAKNESS ANALYSIS BY PENGO -- Your study companion Pengo tracks every answer you give and pinpoints exactly where you're losing points. No more guessing what to study — Pengo tells you which parts and question types need the most attention, then serves up targeted drills to close the gap. -- FULL TOEIC® PART COVERAGE -- Practice all 7 parts of the TOEIC® L&R test: • Part 1 – Photographs • Part 2 – Question-Response • Part 3 – Short Conversations • Part 4 – Short Talks • Part 5 – Incomplete Sentences • Part 6 – Text Completion • Part 7 – Reading Comprehension -- TARGET SCORE DRILLS (PRO) -- Unlock difficulty-calibrated question sets aligned to your specific target score. Train at exactly the right level — not too easy, not overwhelming. Choose from 600, 730, 860, or 990 bands and let Pengo guide your sessions. -- REVIEW MISTAKES (PRO) -- Go back to every question you got wrong and practice until you nail them. Pengo tracks your mistake patterns and creates personalized review sessions so nothing slips through the cracks. -- WEAKNESS PREP (PRO) -- Pengo identifies your lowest-scoring parts and serves concentrated drills targeting those exact weak spots — the fastest path from where you are to where you want to be. -- VOCABULARY BUILDER -- Tap any word during practice to get an instant definition and contextual explanation. Save words to your personal vocabulary list and review them anytime with organized folders and tags. -- STUDY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME -- Clean, distraction-free interface designed for focused study sessions — whether you have 5 minutes on the commute or a full hour at your desk. Your progress syncs across devices so you can pick up right where you left off. Supported study languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. PengoLingo — Study smarter. Score higher. *TOEIC® is a registered trademark of ETS. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by ETS.* Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SnapLingo4 screens
PengoLingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PengoLingo at 15.1 against SnapLingo's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SnapLingo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PengoLingo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SnapLingo versus PengoLingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapLingoPengoLingo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph ZhuYUTO SAIZEN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SnapLingo

One-time1
  • Disable Banner Ad$1.99
1 purchases

PengoLingo

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$5.991 Month

Questions

Is SnapLingo free?
SnapLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PengoLingo free?
PengoLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapLingo or PengoLingo have ads?
Both SnapLingo and PengoLingo show ads.

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