Comparison

LingLook vs Lock n' Pop

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

Head to head
About

LingLook

This Safari extension instantly translates Chinese words on any webpage by hovering. It provides detailed character information, pronunciation, and HSK/TOCFL levels. Customize its appearance and behavior for a seamless learning experience.

Highlights
  • Instant Chinese word lookup on webpages
  • Simplified and traditional Chinese support
  • Definitions with pronunciation and HSK/TOCFL levels
  • Detailed character information (stroke order, frequency)
  • Quick copy and Google Images search
  • Customizable appearance and behavior
Features
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Learn Chinese effortlessly while browsing! LingLook is a Safari extension that instantly looks up Chinese words as you hover over them on any webpage - no more switching to another app to look up! ** Features ** - Instant Chinese word lookup in any web page by hovering over text - Support for both simplified and traditional Chinese characters - Word definitions with pronunciation (pinyin, zhuyin/bopomofo), HSK level, and TOCFL level - Detailed character information: stroke order animation, frequency, radical, origin, etc. - Quick copy and Google Images search - Customizable appearance and behavior - Supports English, Vietnamese and partial support for French dictionaries ** How to use ** - First, enable the extension by following the in-app instructions. - After enabling, a small puck will appear on your Safari webpage. Move the puck around and look up Chinese words! - Enable/disable the puck by clicking on the extension icon. - Puck controls: - Single-tap on the puck: Toggle lookup function. - Double-tap on the puck: Switch lookup direction (up/down). - Inside the popup window, you can see the word's definition, pronunciation (pinyin or zhuyin), HSK level, TOCFL level. - Tap on the word, and you can copy it to clipboard or search it with Google Images. - Switch to the "Character" tab, here you can see detailed character information like stroke order animation, frequency, radical, origin, etc. - Customize the appearance and behavior of LingLook by clicking on the settings gear icon in the popup window. ** Troubleshooting ** If for some reason the extension does not work as expected, try enabling/disabling the extension, reloading the page, or restarting Safari. If you want to report an issue or have any other suggestions, please open an issue on LingLook's GitHub repository https://github.com/ph0ngp/linglook/issues ** Rating ** If you love using LingLook, please don't hesitate to rate it 5 stars in the App Store! It would make my day! ** Source code ** LingLook is a completely free and open-source software, licensed under GPL-3.0. The source code is available at https://github.com/ph0ngp/linglook

About

Lock n' Pop

Features
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Lock n' Pop is a fast, free companion reference app for Deadlock — built for players who want quick answers mid-match without digging through a wiki. WHAT'S INSIDE All heroes, searchable — full ability breakdowns for every hero in the game Counter items — see exactly what to buy against any hero, with real souls prices Full item catalog — every purchasable item, organized by category and tier Upgrade trees — tap any item to see a visual map of what it upgrades from and into Favourites — pin your most-played heroes and items for instant access Always current — hero, ability, and item data is pulled live, so it stays accurate as the game updates, without needing app updates WHY LOCK N' POP No clutter, no accounts, no ads. Just a clean, fast reference tool designed to be opened mid-lane and closed again in seconds. Lock n' Pop is an unofficial fan-made companion app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation.

Screenshots

LingLook4 screens
Lock n' Pop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LingLook at 4 against Lock n' Pop's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LingLook ships an update every 9 days, Lock n' Pop every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LingLook versus Lock n' Pop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingLookLock n' Pop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB30 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHai Phong PhanDylan Stafford

In-app purchases

None

LingLook

No in-app purchases

None

Lock n' Pop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LingLook free?
LingLook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock n' Pop free?
Lock n' Pop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LingLook or Lock n' Pop have ads?
Neither LingLook nor Lock n' Pop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingLook or Lock n' Pop?
LingLook ships an update every 9 days, and Lock n' Pop every 6 days. Most recently, LingLook was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lock n' Pop on October 31, 2026.

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