Comparison

O Words vs Linguin

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

Head to head
About

O Words

Features
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- Only Words is an app that makes learning foreign words easy with stories. - With a single tap, you can learn the meanings of the words in the stories you read. - You can choose word groups in the category you want and learn only those words. - You can listen to word pronunciations. - Thanks to its simple and user-friendly interface, students of all ages and levels can improve their language skills at their own pace and according to their interests. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Linguin

Improve your language skills with engaging articles, stories, and podcasts. Features audio, transcripts, and word-by-word translations to enhance vocabulary, reading, and listening comprehension. Track your learning progress with streaks and vocabulary mastery.

Highlights
  • Short stories and articles
  • Podcasts with transcripts
  • Customizable vocabulary flashcards
  • Audio pronunciation for every word
  • Word-by-word translations
  • Progress tracking and streaks
Features
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Linguin is an app for improving your target language with easy articles & stories with sound. It is designed to help you practice reading and listening in the language you are learning in an easy way (we have easy French, easy Spanish, easy German, easy Italian, easy Hindi or easy Japanese with Kanji and Furigana) and practice vocabulary. It is designed for intermediate language learners and offers a variety of texts to practice reading and listening skills. Linguin's method is called Comprehensible Input. If you want to improve your vocabulary, reading and listening is the best way. No matter if Italian vocabulary, German vocabulary or French vocabulary, we can help you with any language. Even for Hindi and Japanese vocabulary. The app includes short French stories, Italian stories, Spanish stories, German stories, Hindi stories, Japanese stories, texts about geography and culture, and classic fables and mythology. Features: * Educational Content: Users can access short stories, informative articles and folklore to practice their reading skills and improve vocab. * Vocabulary practice: You can easily create a custom flash card deck and practice vocabulary with a deck customized to you * Audio Support: All texts are accompanied by audio recordings to aid in German listening comprehension and pronunciation (as well as Hindi and Japanese). * Translations: Every word in the texts comes with its translation, a playable audio pronunciation, and a transliteration into the English alphabet for easier understanding. * Language learning progress tracking: We automatically track your progress through streaks and what vocabulary you have learnt already For Whom: This app is suitable for anyone looking to practice German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi or Japanese, especially intermediate language learners. The educational content is designed to be accessible and engaging for users of all ages. How It Works: 1. Choose a text from the library. 2. Read the text, listen to the audio, and use the translations to help understanding. 3. Repeat with new texts to continue improving your reading and listening skills. Linguin is the practical choice for anyone looking to learn Japanese, German or Hindi through reading and listening. With a wide range of texts and supportive audio features, it's a comprehensive tool for enhancing language skills. Download Linguin today to start your journey to fluency. Privacy Policy https://www.linguin.co/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.linguin.co/legal/terms

Screenshots

O Words4 screens
Linguin4 screens

Verdict

The call

O Words and Linguin are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. O Words sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Linguin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

O Words ships an update every 2 weeks, Linguin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
O Words versus Linguin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterO WordsLinguin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (166 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—46.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlp Can MarangozBernard Jollans

In-app purchases

2 purchases

O Words

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month of Premium.$0.991 Month
  • 1 Year of Premium.$5.991 Year
4 purchases

Linguin

Subscriptions4
  • Linguin Unlimited Reading$8.991 Month
  • Linguin Unlimited Reading$9.991 Month
  • Linguin Unlimited Reading7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Linguin Unlimited Reading7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is O Words free?
O Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linguin free?
Linguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do O Words or Linguin have ads?
Both O Words and Linguin show ads.
Which is updated more often, O Words or Linguin?
O Words ships an update every 2 weeks, and Linguin fortnightly. Most recently, O Words was updated on October 9, 2026 and Linguin on October 21, 2026.

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