Glossika vs Lingua Verbum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glossika
This app helps you overcome the fear of speaking a new language by providing short audio clips from native speakers and a smart training system. It uses spaced repetition to build speaking intuition and confidence, offering over 50 languages.
- Learn 50+ languages
- 100% real native speaker audio
- Spaced repetition system
- Bite-sized, one-sentence training
- Personalized learning recommendations
- Constantly updated content
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You understand a language on paper, but freeze up when it's time to actually speak. Here’s the fix: real native speakers, short clips, and a smart training system that builds actual speaking intuition. No AI voices, no memorizing dry grammar rules. Glossika uses Spaced Repetition to bring back the right sentences at the perfect moment, turning short-term practice into long-term speaking confidence. • 50+ Languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and more. • 100% Real People: Learn natural speech, authentic speed, and real accents. • Bite-sized Training: Practice one sentence at a time, fits effortlessly into any busy schedule. *Top 5 Highlights * ① One sentence at a time, zero pressure Each video and audio clip focuses on a single sentence. Turn spare minutes into solid progress without feeling overwhelmed. ② Turn listening into fluent speaking Listen, shadow, and practice out loud. Our Spaced Repetition algorithm tracks your memory curve and brings sentences back right before you forget them. ③ 100% real people, authentic accents No robotic AI synthesis. Learn from real native speakers with diverse accents, natural rhythm, and everyday speed so you can handle real-world conversations. ④ Personalized to your level and interests Get smart recommendations tailored to your goals, current skill level, and topics you actually care about. ⑤ Fresh content updated constantly We partner with native creators globally to continually expand our library across 50+ languages, keeping your learning relevant and up to date. *Recommended if you:* ・Can read and write, but freeze up or stumble when trying to speak. ・Are tired of robotic AI voices and want to hear how real people actually sound. ・Want to catch up with natural-speed conversations without asking people to repeat themselves. ・Don't have time for fixed class schedules, but want a daily immersion tool. ・Want to stop translating in your head before every single sentence. ・Feel guilty scrolling social media and wish you were actually learning something useful instead. *Subscription plans* Download for free and start training! Upgrade to unlock unlimited access: ・Glossika Plus: Unlimited access to 1 language of your choice. ・Glossika Pro: Unlimited access to ALL 50+ languages. Both plans include full access to Explore & Training Mode with zero ads and no daily limits. *Contact & Support * Have questions, feedback, or need help? We’re here for you: support@glossika.com
Lingua Verbum
Learn languages with native content like books and podcasts. Features smart vocabulary tracking, instant translation, and AI-powered explanations. Adapts to all learning levels for an intuitive experience.
- Smart vocabulary tracking
- Tap-to-translate dictionary
- AI-powered assistance
- Immersive native content
- Accurate AI transcription
- Personalized learning
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Lingua Verbum: Learn Languages Smarter & Faster Lingua Verbum is your all-in-one language learning companion. Dive into native content – books, videos, podcasts – and learn efficiently with our integrated dictionary, AI assistant, and smart vocabulary tracking. Key Features: Smart Vocabulary Tracking: Words progress from blue (new), to orange (in learning), and finally to black (known) as you study. The more you learn, the more words you'll see colored as black. Tap-to-Translate Dictionary: Instant definitions, translations, and grammar tips at your fingertips. AI-Powered Assistance: Ask questions about words or phrases and get contextual explanations without leaving the app. Immersive Content: Read articles and books, watch videos, and listen to podcasts tailored to your learning level. Accurate Subtitles with Advanced AI Transcription: We use industry-leading AI to transcribe videos and podcasts with exceptional accuracy, even when speech is fast, accented, or informal. Personalized Learning: Import your own materials or choose from our curated library. Supported Languages (63): Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Asturian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Farsi, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Irish, Indonesian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Kurdish, Kyrgyz, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourgish, Macedonian, Malay, Maltese, Mongolian, Norwegian, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Occitan, Tajik, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Welsh, Xhosa, and Zulu Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Lingua Verbum adapts to your needs, making language learning intuitive and engaging. Feedback? Send suggestions to support@linguaverbum.com Terms of Service: https://linguaverbum.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lingua Verbum at 67% against Glossika's 8%. Lingua Verbum also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and ads (none vs shown). Glossika's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 7). 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
Both are free to download. Glossika sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Lingua Verbum sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lingua Verbum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glossika has 35 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Glossika's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lingua Verbum's.
Glossika ships an update fortnightly, Lingua Verbum every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glossika | Lingua Verbum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (35 ratings) | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glossika Pte. Ltd. | Dominic de Boer |
Customer experience
Glossika
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In-app purchases
Glossika
- PLUS MONTHLY$19.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$39.991 Month
- PLUS ANNUAL14 Days trial$129.991 Year
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- Pro Annual14 Days trial$299.991 Year
Lingua Verbum
- Lingua Verbum$8.991 Month
- Starter Credits Package$1.99
- Standard Credits Package$7.09
- Premium Credits Package$14.49
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- Ultimate Credits Package$23.49
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