Loqu vs Lanbla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loqu
This app offers a social media-like platform for language exchange. Users can practice a new language by posting and chatting, receiving AI corrections and feedback from native speakers. It fosters a community where users can also help others learn their native tongue.
- Bilingual social feed
- Dual-language post editor
- AI language assistant
- Native speaker feedback
- Supports 9+ languages
- Social and lightweight design
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Welcome to Loqu! Are you ready to experience the smartest way for language exchange ? Loqu isn’t a textbook. It’s not a classroom, either. It's a living, breathing community— a space where language naturally becomes part of your everyday life. Express yourself freely in your learning language, and help others grow by sharing your native tongue. How does Loqu work? 1. Think first in your learning language Whether it's a quick post or a casual chat, try expressing your thoughts first in the language you're learning. That's your first step to growth on Loqu. 2. Get AI corrections and native feedback We've all felt hesitation speaking a new language. With Loqu AI’s instant corrections and warm feedback from native speakers, you'll feel more confident than ever before. 3. Help others grow in your native language Your simple correction or encouragement can mean the world to someone learning your native language. Experience the joy of helping others grow on Loqu. Key Features •A beautiful, intuitive bilingual feed experience •Dual-language post editor with real-time suggestions •AI assistant specifically trained for language learners •Lightweight and social—more Twitter, less textbook •Supports 9+ languages (and growing!) •Optimized design for both iPad and mobile devices Supported Languages English, Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and more. Loqu is where two languages naturally come together. One post is all it takes to connect with new friends, languages, and cultures. Ready to share your story? Start your Loqu journey today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lanbla
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Practice real-life phrases and words again and again, with help from AI. Pick from 13 study languages, including English, Korean, Chinese, and Spanish, and learn through flashcard-style repetition. The app can be shown in 6 languages. ■ Key features ・Flashcard practice Practice phrases and words as cards. Tap "Reveal answer" to see the answer along with key words worth remembering. Hear the pronunciation with the speech button, and save any card to Favorites with one tap. ・Sentences made for you with AI Generate Enter a keyword, and AI writes example sentences matched to your study language, level, and what you've told it about yourself, grouped into folders by date and keyword. ・AI Review finds your weak spots Words you start missing are collected automatically in the "AI Review" folder, and drop out once your accuracy recovers. ・Favorites folders and memos Save phrases and words to your own folders, practice any mix you like, and add a memo to each. ・Built to keep you going The home screen shows your streak and last 7 days of practice, plus a "Yesterday's MVPs" ranking of the previous day. ・Read-aloud and voice settings Phrases and words are read aloud in a natural voice. Set the speed and voice (male/female) for each study language. ・Make it yours (paid plans) Choose the app's main color. Tell the AI about yourself in AI Customize (why you're learning, situations you care about), and AI Generate will fit you even better. ■ Languages Study (13): English / Korean / Chinese / Spanish / Japanese / French / Italian / German / Esperanto / Tagalog / Russian / Portuguese / Vietnamese Display (6): Japanese / English / Chinese / Korean / Spanish / French ■ How to use 1. Sign in with Apple or Google, then choose a study language and your current level. 2. Start practicing phrases or words. 3. Have AI write sentences from a keyword, or practice your weak words in "AI Review." ■ Plans and pricing Prices below are Japan prices. Prices for your country or region are shown in the In-App Purchases section of this page. You can keep using Lanbla on the free plan as long as you like. ・Free: Up to 50 practice questions a day each for phrases and words (10 per session), AI Generate once a day for up to 5 sentences. Includes ads. ・Lanbla Lite (¥1,100/month, Japan price incl. tax): Unlimited practice (100 per session), AI Generate twice a day for up to 10 sentences, no ads, 3 theme colors, 1 AI Customize slot per study language. ・Lanbla Pro (¥2,200/month, Japan price incl. tax): AI Generate 5 times a day for up to 10 sentences, 9 theme colors, 2 AI Customize slots. Otherwise the same as Lite. ・Lanbla Max (¥4,400/month, Japan price incl. tax): AI Generate 10 times a day for up to 10 sentences, all 15 theme colors including exclusive ones, 4 AI Customize slots. Otherwise the same as Lite. ■ About subscriptions ・Titles and length: Lanbla Lite / Lanbla Pro / Lanbla Max (each auto-renews monthly) ・Price: Lite ¥1,100/month, Pro ¥2,200/month, Max ¥4,400/month (Japan prices, incl. tax). Prices for your country or region are shown in the In-App Purchases section of this page. ・Lanbla Lite includes a 7-day free trial (shown in the app to eligible users). After the trial ends, it renews automatically at the Lite monthly price. ・Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・To cancel (turn off auto-renew), go to Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions on your device. If you cancel during the free trial, you won't be charged. ・You can change plans within the app. ■ About Support You can support development from "Support" in the app (optional, one-time, ¥1,000 to ¥100,000; learning features stay the same). ■ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Terms of Use: https://lanbla.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://lanbla.com/legal/privacy ■ Contact Help and contact: https://lanbla.com/help
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Loqu at none against Lanbla's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Loqu sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Lanbla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loqu | Lanbla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loqu, Inc. | Ryutaro Okumura |
In-app purchases
Loqu
- Loqu AI Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
- Loqu AI+ Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Loqu AI Annual Plan$42.991 Year
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- Loqu AI+ Annual Plan$89.991 Year
Lanbla
- Lanbla Lite$6.991 Month
- Lanbla Lite7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Lanbla Pro$12.991 Month
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- Lanbla Max$29.991 Month
- Support ¥1,000$5.99
- Support ¥2,000$11.99
- Support ¥3,000$19.99
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- Support ¥5,000$29.99
- Support ¥10,000$59.99
- Support ¥100,000$599.99









