Comparison

LingoLoop vs ISSEN

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

Head to head
About

LingoLoop

Features
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LingoLoop is a fast word-chain game for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Macs. Start with three letters. Create a valid word that begins with one of them, and the game will replace that starting letter with the last usable letter from your answer. Every accepted word changes the next move, so each round becomes a battle of vocabulary, focus, and speed. Choose the mode that fits the moment: - Solo Mode: race the clock, build streaks, and push for a new personal record. - Local Tournament: pass one device between two players, take turns under a shared timer, and see who can generate words faster. - Online Tournament: challenge players through Game Center, search worldwide, or invite a friend for a head-to-head match. LingoLoop supports 7 dictionary languages: English, Russian, Polish, German, Spanish, French, and Japanese. Track your progress with match history, detailed post-game stats, and Game Center achievements. Whether you want a quick solo session or a competitive word duel, LingoLoop keeps every round tense, clever, and replayable.

About

ISSEN

Practice new languages with an advanced AI voice tutor. Engage in realistic conversations, role-play scenarios, and receive personalized feedback to achieve fluency. Choose tutors with unique personalities and accents for an immersive learning experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time human-like voice conversations
  • Over 50 languages supported
  • Customizable AI tutor accents and personalities
  • Personalized curriculum for specific goals
  • Grammar lessons and vocabulary review
  • Flashcard system with spaced repetition
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ISSEN the most advanced realtime AI voice tutor that helps you achieve fluency in a fun way. Want to practice new grammar, role-play situations like business meetings or dates, or talk about your personal life? You can do all of this and more in ISSEN. You tutors will remember your conversations and preferences, and each tutor has their own experiences, personality, and style. You can also choose your tutor's accent, slang, and complexity level, and talk for as long as you'd like! Becoming fluent in a new language requires immersing and talking in real-life situations, and ISSEN is the most engaging and convenient way to do this. Start your path to fluency now, and experience the future of language learning! Features - Fully realtime human-like voice conversations - Over 50 languages supported - Choose different AI tutor accents - Completely customized curriculum for your goals - Hundreds of grammar lessons - Save and review vocabulary - Translation and shadowing drills - Flashcard system with spaced repetition Includes sound effects/music from ZapSplat, credited as required.

Screenshots

LingoLoop4 screens
ISSEN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LingoLoop at none against ISSEN's 10. ISSEN's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads, 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. ISSEN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. LingoLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LingoLoop ships an update every 10 months, ISSEN every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LingoLoop versus ISSEN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoLoopISSEN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB134 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperILTERRAIssen, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

LingoLoop

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ISSEN

Subscriptions8
  • ISSEN Monthly Subscription$29.001 Month
  • ISSEN Monthly Subscription B$39.001 Month
  • ISSEN Six Month Subscription C$89.006 Months
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  • ISSEN 6-Month Subscription$113.996 Months
  • ISSEN 6 Month Subscription$134.996 Months
  • ISSEN 12 Month Subscription$139.001 Year
  • ISSEN Twelve Month Subscription B$149.001 Year
  • ISSEN 12 Month Subscription$199.001 Year
One-time2
  • ISSEN Lifetime$244.99
  • ISSEN Lifetime$349.00

Questions

Is LingoLoop free?
LingoLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISSEN free?
ISSEN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LingoLoop or ISSEN have ads?
Neither LingoLoop nor ISSEN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingoLoop or ISSEN?
LingoLoop ships an update every 10 months, and ISSEN every 4 days. Most recently, LingoLoop was updated on October 8, 2026 and ISSEN on October 24, 2026.

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