# Linguin vs Fluency

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Linguin | Fluency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linguin-listening-practice/id6478230990/reviews) | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluency-language-learning/id6670401921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bernard Jollans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732277090) | [Scott Walstead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754781858) |

## What reviewers say

### Linguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linguin-listening-practice/id6478230990)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linguin Unlimited Reading | $8.99 | per month |
| Linguin Unlimited Reading | $9.99 | per month |
| Linguin Unlimited Reading | $59.99 | per year |
| Linguin Unlimited Reading | $69.99 | per year |


### Fluency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluency-language-learning/id6670401921)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fluency Premium (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Fluency Premium (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*