Comparison

LinguaLlama vs Lyst.

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

Head to head
About

LinguaLlama

Features
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・Learn Two Languages at Once Why settle for just one language when you can learn two simultaneously? Our app is designed to help you master multiple languages with ease, giving you the flexibility to switch between English, Korean, and Japanese seamlessly. ・Achieve Goals and Earn Rewards Take light lessons and achieve your language goals with the guidance of Llama-Sensei. As you progress, you'll receive exciting rewards like coins, new features, and exclusive icons. These incentives keep you motivated and make learning fun! ・Free and Premium Lessons Enjoy 50 lessons for free and get a taste of our comprehensive learning experience. For those who want more, our premium version offers access to all lessons and exclusive benefits, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed. ・Fun and Games Learning doesn't have to be boring! Our app includes a game section where you can reinforce your language skills in a playful and engaging way. It's a perfect blend of education and entertainment. ・Track Your Progress Stay on top of your learning journey with our detailed statistics section. Monitor your progress, set goals, and see how far you've come with Llama-Sensei's guidance. ・Absolutely Offline No internet? No problem! Our app is fully functional offline, allowing you to learn anytime, anywhere, without any interruptions. Join Llama-Sensei today and embark on a fun, rewarding, and efficient language learning adventure. Whether you're learning for travel, work, or personal growth, our app is here to support you every step of the way. ・「LinguaLlama」subscription 「Premium」  「LinguaLlama」plans:   ・Annual: $1.99  Payments and Renewal:  Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.  Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.  You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase  No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period.  Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/  Privacy policy: https://llamalabs3.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

About

Lyst.

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Lyst.(リスト)は、単語帳・一問一答・長文読解・リスニングをひとつにまとめた学習アプリです。日本語・韓国語・英語の語学学習から、歴史・理科など全科目の暗記まで、これひとつで完結します。 ■ スワイプでサクサク覚える ・カードを左右にスワイプして「覚えた/まだ」を仕分け ・習熟度は「にがて/あいまい/バッチリ」で自動管理。苦手なカードから優先出題 ・ランダムテストで定着チェック。正答率・解答時間・連続記録を記録 ■ 単語帳(語学) ・辞書連携で意味・品詞を自動補完(英語・韓国語・日本語) ・読み上げ音声は端末内で生成。オフラインでも再生できます ・形態素解析で読み・品詞を色分け表示 ■ 一問一答・暗記カード(全科目) ・日本史・世界史・生物・化学など、どんな科目の一問一答も作成可能 ・写真カードで図表やノートもそのまま暗記 ・用語を長押しすると、AIが分かりやすく解説 ■ 長文リーダー ・英語・韓国語の長文を文ごとに対訳表示 ・わからない単語は長押しでそのまま単語帳に追加 ・AI要約・文法Q&A・文構造解析(SVOC)で精読をサポート ■ リスニング ・作成したリストを音声プレイヤーで聞き流し学習 ■ AIは「選べる3系統」 ・端末内ローカルAI / Apple Intelligence / お手持ちのAPIキー(OpenAI・Google・Anthropic) ・どれを使うか、優先順位も自分で設定できます ・AIを使わなくても、中核機能はすべて利用できます ■ 続けられる仕組み ・連続学習記録・週間ヒートマップ・学習時間の統計 ・ロック画面のLive Activityとリマインド通知で、記録が途絶える前にお知らせ ■ プライバシー最優先 ・サインインしなければ、学習データは端末内にのみ保存されます ・読み上げ・形態素解析・翻訳・ローカルAIは端末内で処理 ・APIキーは端末のキーチェーンにのみ保存され、外部に送信されません ■ 料金 ・基本機能は無料でご利用いただけます(広告表示あり。一部リストの作成数に上限) ・Pro: 広告非表示・作成無制限(サブスクリプションまたは買い切り) 対応: iPhone / iOS 18.1以上 利用規約: https://lifeistudy.com/terms.html プライバシーポリシー: https://lifeistudy.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

LinguaLlama4 screens
Lyst.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LinguaLlama at none against Lyst.'s shown. LinguaLlama also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). Lyst.'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. LinguaLlama sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and Lyst. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinguaLlama ships an update every 2 months, Lyst. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LinguaLlama versus Lyst.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinguaLlamaLyst.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB592 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIuliia IakimovaYuta Kusaka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinguaLlama

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Year
3 purchases

Lyst.

Subscriptions2
  • Lyst. Pro 月額$1.991 Month
  • Lyst. Pro 年額$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lyst. Pro 買い切り$29.99

Questions

Is LinguaLlama free?
LinguaLlama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyst. free?
Lyst. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinguaLlama or Lyst. have ads?
Lyst. shows ads; LinguaLlama does not.
Which is updated more often, LinguaLlama or Lyst.?
LinguaLlama ships an update every 2 months, and Lyst. every 4 days. Most recently, LinguaLlama was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lyst. on November 5, 2026.

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