Comparison

Linguin vs Watch Your Language

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 and stories. Practice reading and listening comprehension with audio support and instant translations. Build custom vocabulary flashcards to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Educational articles and stories
  • Vocabulary flashcard creation
  • Audio support for texts
  • Word-by-word translations
  • Progress tracking
  • Comprehensible Input method
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

Watch Your Language

Learn new languages passively throughout your day with convenient widgets for your phone and watch. Turn frequent glances into micro-learning moments without needing extra study time. Practice with mini-games and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Passive learning via widgets
  • Mini-games for practice
  • Learn 25+ languages
  • Example sentences for context
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Progress tracking
  • AI-powered image scanning for import
Features
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On average, people check their watches 50 times a day and phones 100 times a day. We turn these frequent glances into "micro-learning moments" - no extra time needed. Learn languages passively throughout your day. HOW IT WORKS Every time you check your watch or check your iPhone, vocabulary words appear. With dozens of glances per day, you'll naturally absorb new words without disrupting your routine. Words often repeat in a smart way to ensure you remember them. You can choose whether you want a new word every 5 minutes or once a day. You can add widgets on your home screen, lock screen and watch, and customize them according to what you like. LANGUAGE SUPPORT Learn 25+ languages including Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, and more. WATCH COMPATIBILITY Works on every Apple Watch listed below: • Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and later • Apple Watch SE (all generations) • Apple Watch Ultra (all generations) MINI-GAMES Want to check your progress? Practice with mini-games: • Daily Practice: a quick mixed session every day • Pairs, Quiz and Listen: review the words from your own list • Numbers, Maths and Time: count, calculate and tell the time • Colors, Shapes and Emotions • Weekdays and Months • Directions and Prepositions: north, left, under, next to… • Alphabet, Articles and Accents, for the languages that have them Perfect for: • Language learners who want to learn without extra effort • Busy professionals looking to improve their language skills • Students preparing for language exams • Anyone who wants to make the most of their Apple Watch KEY FEATURES • Learn without studying with widgets and mini-games • Learn in context with an example sentence for each word • Easily hear words and their example sentences read out loud • Track the words you learn over time • Practice in both directions (vocabulary→translation and translation→vocabulary) Apple Watch App • Practice vocabulary directly on your watch • Tap to reveal translations when answers are hidden • Automatic synchronization with iPhone • Auto-rotating words based on your refresh rate (2 minutes to 1 week) • Watch complications (inline, rectangular, circular, corner) • Optimized for Modular and X-Large watch faces • Customizable display options iPhone App • Interactive Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets for passive learning • Mark words as learned once you know them • Discover curated word packs organized by theme and level, from beginner to advanced • Multiple import methods: - Manual entry - AI-powered image scanning (extract words from handwritten notes) - Google Sheets/CSV import • Pre-curated vocabulary packs by themes and proficiency levels • Adjustable settings: show/hide answers, refresh rate, and more PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited words, and advanced import features with a premium subscription. Start learning today—no extra time required. Just check your watch and learn. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Linguin4 screens
Watch Your Language4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Watch Your Language at 5.0 against Linguin's 4.2. Watch Your Language also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Linguin's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Linguin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Watch Your Language sells 7 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

Watch Your Language holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linguin has 169 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linguin ships an update fortnightly, Watch Your Language every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Linguin versus Watch Your Language: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinguinWatch Your Language
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (169 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings169 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB182 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBernard JollansRAPHAEL LEGER

Customer experience

Linguin

All ratings169 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral16.2%
Negative38.5%

Watch Your Language

All ratings2 ratings
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
7 purchases

Watch Your Language

Subscriptions6
  • Full version$4.991 Month
  • Full version3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Full version$29.991 Year
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  • Full version7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Full version1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Full version14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$79.99

Questions

Is Linguin free?
Linguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch Your Language free?
Watch Your Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linguin or Watch Your Language?
Watch Your Language is rated higher. Linguin averages 4.2 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Watch Your Language averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Linguin or Watch Your Language have ads?
Linguin shows ads; Watch Your Language does not.
Which is updated more often, Linguin or Watch Your Language?
Linguin ships an update fortnightly, and Watch Your Language every 4 days. Most recently, Linguin was updated on October 30, 2026 and Watch Your Language on October 31, 2026.

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