Comparison

Langua vs LingoDiary

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

Head to head
About

Langua

This app offers immersive AI-powered conversations to build speaking confidence in over 20 languages. It provides instant, natural corrections and adapts to all learning levels, helping users expand vocabulary and overcome speaking plateaus.

Highlights
  • Unlimited AI speaking practice
  • Realistic AI characters and dialects
  • Hands-free Call Mode
  • Instant corrections with explanations
  • Vocabulary building with spaced repetition
  • Huge conversation library
  • Adaptive learning for all levels
Features
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We're dedicated to building the world's best AI app for language learning. Traditional apps build vocabulary. Langua builds confidence to speak - through immersive practice with intelligent AI that sounds authentic, corrects naturally, and adapts to your level. WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE LANGUA Maria C.: "I LOVE Langua! I've been using it daily for months. The chat feature is fantastic - it feels like talking to a real, empathetic language partner who corrects me and suggests more advanced phrasing. It's pressure-free and I'm encouraged by how much I'm improving both my intermediate German and my more basic Italian. I taught French for 27 years and have learned Spanish on my own in recent years. This is a fantastic tool for practicing speaking." Guy S: "Langua's AI is very sophisticated and, so far at least, not at all robotic. The conversations feel authentic. The AI provides very helpful feedback on each conversation and gives tips for improvement. Langua is invaluable for language learners like me who can't frequently visit the country where their target language is spoken." Featured in The Guardian and recommended by leading polyglots including Luca Lampariello, Olly Richards and English with Lucy. THE BEST AI FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING THROUGH CONVERSATION Unlike apps that rely on multiple choice or scripted dialogues, Langua uses advanced conversational AI that lets you express yourself freely across 20+ languages: • Unlimited speaking practice with remarkably realistic AI characters - many cloned from YouTubers we partner with. Choose from multiple dialects. • Call Mode for hands-free practice: Have real-time voice conversations while driving, walking, or relaxing. No typing needed. • Instant corrections with explanations: Get feedback in one tap or review detailed reports after each chat. • Speak your native language when stuck: Can't find the right word? Switch languages mid-conversation and the AI will help you learn the phrase. • Huge conversation library: Roleplays, debates, grammar practice, vocabulary building, or free conversation about your interests. ADAPTS TO ALL LEVELS Whether you're just starting or already conversational, Langua adapts to you. Zero pressure to perform perfectly - our intelligent support features let you converse confidently at any level: • Reply suggestions when you're not sure what to say • Instant translations with usage examples • Innovative guided conversation course for beginners Advanced learners enjoy sophisticated conversations with cultural insights and colloquial expressions to break through the intermediate plateau. Practice freely, make mistakes, and learn in a judgment-free environment. BUILD VOCABULARY THAT STICKS • Get instant translations with usage examples and similar phrases • Save words and let the AI weave them into chats • Master vocabulary with spaced repetition flashcards • Read AI stories packed with your saved words for reinforcement REAL RESULTS Join thousands of language learners who practice daily with Langua. Our members consistently report faster progress in speaking confidence compared to traditional apps. TRY FOR FREE Start with a free conversation, then unlock unlimited practice with our risk-free trial. Discover why learners worldwide trust Langua for their daily speaking practice. Need help? Our support team (real humans!) is ready to answer your questions and help you succeed. AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: AI for English • AI for Spanish • AI for French • AI for German • AI for Italian • AI for Portuguese • AI for Dutch • AI for Swedish • AI for Romanian • AI for Russian • AI for Greek • AI for Turkish • AI for Danish • AI for Norwegian • AI for Finnish • AI for Polish • AI for Czech • AI for Croatian • AI for Japanese • AI for Chinese • AI for Korean • AI for Hindi Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LingoDiary

This app helps you learn languages by journaling about your real life. It provides AI-powered corrections, grammar explanations, and helps you build vocabulary from your own words. Practice pronunciation and speaking with audio recording and track your progress.

Highlights
  • AI journal coach with corrections
  • Two-way journaling
  • Personalized Vocabulary Vault
  • Flashcard and quiz modes
  • Pronunciation practice with audio recording
  • Progress tracking and streaks
Features
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Language learning that actually sticks — because it is about your life, not textbook exercises. Write, get corrections, and build vocabulary from your own words. THE PROBLEM WITH MOST LANGUAGE APPS Most language apps teach generic phrases. But you want to talk about your day, your trip, your job, your dreams, and the things you actually care about. LingoDiary helps you learn through real writing, real speaking, and real emotion. WHAT LINGODIARY DOES Write a journal entry in your native language and get a natural translation with grammar notes, so you can see how to express your real thoughts in the language you are learning. Write in your target language and get AI-powered corrections that do more than fix mistakes. LingoDiary explains why, gives grammar notes, and suggests natural alternatives a native speaker might use. Every word you discover becomes part of your personal Vocabulary Vault. Study with flashcards built from your own entries. Record yourself reading your entries aloud to practice pronunciation and speaking. Then test yourself with mastery quizzes until it sticks. This is language learning anchored to your real life — one of the best ways to build lasting fluency. FEATURES AI journal coach with corrections, grammar explanations, and natural alternatives Two-way journaling: write in your native language or your target language Vocabulary Vault to save words directly from your entries Flashcard mode for studying your own vocabulary Mastery quizzes and tests to check words you have actually used Daily Dose for quick daily vocabulary practice Text-to-speech playback for listening practice Audio recording for speaking and pronunciation practice Streaks and progress tracking Themes to customize your journaling space Privacy-focused account tools, including support, privacy policy access, and account deletion SUPPORTED LANGUAGES English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Indonesian, Hindi, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Turkish. All levels welcome — from A1 beginner to C2 advanced. MEET MANGO LingoDiary's mascot is Mango the Sun Conure — because the best language learning companion is one who never judges your grammar and always celebrates your progress. Do not just study a language. Live it. Write your first entry today Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lingodiary.pro/privacy

Screenshots

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LingoDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LingoDiary at none against Langua's shown. LingoDiary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Langua's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Langua sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and LingoDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LingoDiary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Langua has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Langua ships an update every 3 weeks, LingoDiary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Langua versus LingoDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguaLingoDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLanguaTalk Inc.BENJAMIN LUKE GEORGE

Bugs and requests

Langua

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recording errors causing the app to become unusable
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to suggest pronunciation changes
  • Default playback speed control for AI conversations
  • Controls for sentence length and vocabulary level in AI conversations
  • More beginner-level podcast and content options
  • Support for additional languages like Mandarin Chinese

LingoDiary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Langua

Subscriptions6
  • Langua Pro Communicate Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Langua Pro Unlimited - Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Langua Pro (Communicate) - 3 months3 Days trial$49.993 Months
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  • Langua Pro (Unlimited) - 3 months3 Days trial$69.993 Months
  • Langua Pro Communicate Annual7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Langua Pro Unlimited - Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year
2 purchases

LingoDiary

Subscriptions2
  • LingoDiary Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LingoDiary Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Langua free?
Langua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoDiary free?
LingoDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Langua or LingoDiary?
LingoDiary is rated higher. Langua averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while LingoDiary averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Langua or LingoDiary have ads?
Langua shows ads; LingoDiary does not.
Which is updated more often, Langua or LingoDiary?
Langua ships an update every 3 weeks, and LingoDiary monthly. Most recently, Langua was updated on October 30, 2026 and LingoDiary on October 31, 2026.

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