Comparison

Aelano vs WordKing

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

Head to head
About

Aelano

This AI-powered app transforms videos and podcasts into interactive language learning tools. It uses bilingual subtitles, listening practice, and pronunciation scoring to help users learn naturally through content they enjoy, without traditional textbooks.

Highlights
  • AI-powered bilingual subtitles
  • Interactive listening and speaking practice
  • Import content from YouTube, podcasts, and local files
  • Smart vocabulary collection
  • CEFR level assessment for English
  • Pressure-free learning environment
Features
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Learn languages through real content you already enjoy. Aelano is an AI-powered language learning app based on the idea of comprehensible input. It turns videos and podcasts into interactive learning materials with AI bilingual subtitles, listening practice, and shadowing. Learn English and many other languages naturally — without textbooks or boring drills. Learn with videos & podcasts Import content from YouTube, Bilibili, Apple Podcasts, or local media files. Whether you watch TV shows, vlogs, interviews, or listen to podcasts, Aelano helps you turn real-world content into language input you can actually understand. AI subtitles that focus on meaning Aelano’s AI goes beyond word-by-word translation. It understands context and provides natural, meaningful explanations, so you learn how sentences are really used in real situations. LS100 immersive listening & speaking loop Aelano introduces the LS100 learning loop to help you truly master each sentence: - Blind listening to train your ears - Bilingual comparison to fully understand meaning - Shadowing practice with AI pronunciation scoring This loop gradually builds real listening comprehension and speaking confidence. Built for long-term learners - Smart vocabulary collection: save words directly from real sentences - CEFR levels (A1–C2) for English content to help you choose the right difficulty - A calm, pressure-free experience designed for sustainable language learning Supported languages Learn English and many other languages, including: Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, and more. No need to change your habits. Just keep watching and listening — and learn a language along the way. Download Aelano and start learning languages through real content today. Terms of Use: https://www.tingdiandian.com/en/privacy Privacy Policy: https://www.tingdiandian.com/en/terms

About

WordKing

This app offers a structured approach to learning English vocabulary and improving speaking and listening skills. It uses a gradual learning system and a forgetting curve algorithm for effective memorization, along with AI-powered pronunciation correction.

Highlights
  • Gradual learning system by word frequency
  • Forgetting curve algorithm for memory
  • Intensive listening practice
  • AI pronunciation correction
  • Support for multiple exam word banks
Features
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WordKing is an intelligent vocabulary and language-learning app for learners of multiple languages. Whether you want to build vocabulary, improve spelling, or strengthen your language sense through movies and listening materials, you can find a learning method that suits you. The app supports more than 40 languages, with a rich selection of word books and multidimensional practice activities. Based on an intelligent forgetting-curve system, WordKing schedules reviews according to your learning progress, helping you reinforce words at the right time and retain what you learn. In addition to regular vocabulary study, you can practice handwriting, sentence spelling, word transformations, and on-the-go listening. Improve listening comprehension and expression through intensive movie and TV listening in real contexts. You can also form study teams with friends, encourage one another, and stay consistent. Detailed learning records clearly show your progress, review history, and growth. From beginner learning to long-term improvement, WordKing makes language learning more scientific, engaging, and easier to maintain.

Screenshots

Aelano4 screens
WordKing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WordKing at 5.0 against Aelano's 4.6. Aelano's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Aelano sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and WordKing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WordKing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aelano has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aelano ships an update weekly, WordKing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Aelano versus WordKing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAelanoWordKing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Zhiguang Technology Co., Ltd.长松 孙

Customer experience

Aelano

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative4.1%

WordKing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Aelano

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time16
  • Aelano 500 Points Pack$0.99
  • One-month Basic Membership$0.99
  • Aelano 1000 Points Pack$2.99
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  • One-month PRO Membership$2.99
  • Aelano 2000 Points Pack$4.99
  • Year New User$19.99
  • Upgrade to PRO 1-Year$24.99
  • One-year PRO Membership$29.99
  • Upgrade Basic to PRO 1-Year$29.99
  • Upgrade to MAX 1-Year$29.99
  • Aelano Max Annual$59.99
  • Upgrade to MAX 1-Year$59.99
  • Yearly Pro to Lifetime Pro$89.99
  • Monthly Pro to Lifetime Pro$99.99
  • Basic Monthly to Lifetime Pro$99.99
  • PRO Lifetime Member$99.99
4 purchases

WordKing

One-time4
  • 5000 coin$0.99
  • 1000 coin$0.99
  • 10000 coin$1.99
Show 1 more
  • 40000 coin$6.99

Questions

Is Aelano free?
Aelano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordKing free?
WordKing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aelano or WordKing?
WordKing is rated higher. Aelano averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while WordKing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Aelano or WordKing have ads?
Neither Aelano nor WordKing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aelano or WordKing?
Aelano ships an update weekly, and WordKing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aelano was updated on October 18, 2026 and WordKing on October 12, 2026.

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