Comparison

Linguin vs Fluency

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

Head to head
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

About

Fluency

Learn new languages through immersive content like videos, music, and audiobooks. Translate words, practice comprehension, and track your progress in a natural, enjoyable way. Currently supports Spanish, French, and English with more languages planned.

Highlights
  • Learn with videos, music, and audiobooks
  • Translate words and sentences
  • Practice comprehension
  • Track progress
  • Learn vocabulary in context
  • Stories in Spanish, French, and English
Features
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Learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese through immersion — not flashcards or boring drills. Fluency is a language app that helps you build real fluency through stories, podcasts, videos, and music. Just real content you actually enjoy. Read stories with word-by-word highlighting Follow along with audiobooks and beginner friendly books. Tap any word to translate it instantly. Karaoke-style highlighting keeps you immersed and improves reading comprehension at your own self-paced rhythm. Watch YouTube videos in your target language Learn from real native content with subtitles and captions to help you follow along. Pick up new vocabulary and phrases naturally by watching videos made for real audiences. Listen to music designed for language learners Build listening comprehension and learn new vocabulary through music — one of the most natural ways to absorb a language. Songs are designed for your level and focus on common vocabulary and natural usage of the language. Immersive reading practice Tap to translate any word or sentence as you read. Follow along with audio narration for listening practice while you read. Whether you're reading short or full-length stories, Fluency turns every page into a self-study session. Perfect for learners who: - Want to learn vocabulary through context, not memorization - Prefer self-paced immersion over structured lessons - Are beginner, intermediate, or advanced and want real reading and listening practice - Are tired of apps that feel like homework Languages available: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese — with more coming soon. Download Fluency and start learning through stories, videos, and music today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://getfluencyapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getfluencyapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Linguin4 screens
Fluency4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fluency at 100% against Linguin's 46%. Fluency also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Linguin's advantage is ratings volume (165 vs 29). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Linguin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Fluency sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fluency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linguin has 165 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Linguin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fluency's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linguin ships an update fortnightly, Fluency weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Linguin versus Fluency: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinguinFluency
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (165 ratings)5.0 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings165 — better29
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB65 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBernard JollansScott Walstead

Customer experience

Linguin

All ratings165 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative38.4%

Fluency

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Fluency

Subscriptions2
  • Fluency Premium (Monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Fluency Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Linguin free?
Linguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fluency free?
Fluency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linguin or Fluency?
Fluency is rated higher. Linguin averages 4.2 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Fluency averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.
Do Linguin or Fluency have ads?
Linguin shows ads; Fluency does not.
Which is updated more often, Linguin or Fluency?
Linguin ships an update fortnightly, and Fluency weekly. Most recently, Linguin was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fluency on September 21, 2026.

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