Comparison

TLDL vs Lisan

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

Head to head
About

TLDL

Record lectures in over 100 languages and let AI generate instant notes, flashcards, and quizzes. This app helps students focus, stay organized, and study efficiently, especially those with ADHD or dyslexia.

Highlights
  • Record lectures in 100+ languages
  • AI-generated notes, flashcards, and quizzes
  • Replay and review lectures
  • Focus-enhancing study tool
  • ADHD & Dyslexia friendly features
  • Share notes with classmates
  • All-in-one study companion
Features
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Your classes are Too Long Didn't Listen? Meet TLDL: Your Ultimate Study Companion! Never miss a word in class again! With TLDL, you can record your classes and let TLDL AI take notes for you. Designed specifically for students, TLDL transforms the way you learn, making studying stress-free, efficient, and tailored to your needs. * Record Your Classes: Capture every lecture effortlessly. With support for 100+ languages, TLDL ensures you never miss a detail, no matter the subject or language. * Instant Class Notes: Get comprehensive and accurate notes immediately after class. TLDL's AI highlights key points, creates flashcards, quizzes, and summaries, making revision a breeze. * Replay & Review: Never forget a class again! Replay your lectures with ease, allowing you to revisit important concepts and ensure you fully understand the material. * Focus & Stress-Free Learning: TLDL is designed to help you stay focused in class. No need to worry about taking notes; our AI does it for you, so you can concentrate on listening and participating. * ADHD & Dyslexia Friendly: Tailored for students with ADHD and Dyslexia, TLDL helps you stay organized and retain information better. Our app breaks down complex information into manageable chunks, making it easier to understand and remember. Share with Classmates: Collaborate effortlessly. Share notes, highlights, and summaries with your classmates, helping everyone stay on top of their studies. All-in-One Study Tool: Whether you need highlights, flashcards, quizzes, or Q&A sections, TLDL provides all the tools you need to ace your exams and assignments. Why TLDL? Save Time: No more frantic note-taking. Focus on understanding the material while TLDL captures every word. Maximize Studying: Get detailed study guides in seconds. Perfect for last-minute revisions and exam prep. Never Miss Class: If you can't attend, get the notes from your classmates. TLDL ensures you always have access to the information you need. Boost Focus: Ideal for students with ADHD, TLDL helps you stay on track and engaged during lectures. Stress-Free Learning: Reduce anxiety around note-taking and focus on learning. TLDL takes care of the details so you can excel in your studies. Join Thousands of Students Transforming Their Learning Experience with TLDL! Download TLDL today and make studying smarter, not harder. Achieve your academic goals with less stress and more success. TLDL – Record, Learn, Succeed. ---------------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://tldl.club/privacy Terms of use: https://tldl.club/terms

About

Lisan

This app provides a mobile companion for Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church studies. It offers audio streaming, offline listening, and the ability to import personal study materials like PDFs and images. Users can create custom playlists and enjoy background playback without ads or logins.

Highlights
  • Offline audio listening
  • Import personal study materials (PDFs, images)
  • Background playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Custom playlists and favorites
  • No account required
Features
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Lisan is a free Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo educational audio and book companion for church studies. Find Abnet Tmhrt and other resources of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church here. Lisan gives easier mobile access to Ethiopian Orthodox Resources, with offline listening and your own imported study materials side by side. LISTEN • Stream study recordings organised by category • Save recordings and playlists for offline listening inside the app • Background playback with a mini player, queue, and Continue Listening • Adjustable playback speed and A–B loop for focused repetition and audio loops READ WHILE YOU LISTEN • Import your own PDFs, screenshots, and images as books • Page through documents while audio plays • Keep reading and playback progress saved locally MAKE IT YOURS • Import personal audio files • Build custom playlists and favourites • Search recordings, categories, and playlists PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, login, or sign-up • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases • No tracking or analytics SDKs • Imported files and offline downloads are stored locally on your device ATTRIBUTION Audio and source content are credited to original sources. Lisan is an independent, free Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo study tool and does not claim ownership of third-party content. User-imported files are kept separate.

Screenshots

TLDL4 screens
Lisan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lisan at none against TLDL's 10. Lisan also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TLDL's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 4). 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. TLDL sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Lisan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lisan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLDL has 7.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of TLDL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lisan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TLDL ships an update every 9 days, Lisan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TLDL versus Lisan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTLDLLisan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.2K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.2K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Lock LLCEyoael Tesfay

Customer experience

TLDL

All ratings6,703 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews405 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative18.8%

Lisan

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TLDL

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent language translation
  • Login issues with Apple and Google accounts
  • Onboarding process repeating on every app launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options for notes
  • Ability to delete unwanted notes
  • Offline note-taking capabilities
  • Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables

Lisan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TLDL

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Secret Discount Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • TLDL Pro Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Semester$49.996 Months
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • TLDL Pro Annual1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • TLDL Pro 12 Months3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Secret Discount Annual1 Year trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • TLDL LIfetime$199.99
None

Lisan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TLDL free?
TLDL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lisan free?
Lisan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TLDL or Lisan?
Lisan is rated higher. TLDL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Lisan averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TLDL or Lisan have ads?
Neither TLDL nor Lisan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TLDL or Lisan?
TLDL ships an update every 9 days, and Lisan every 4 months. Most recently, TLDL was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lisan on November 5, 2026.

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