Comparison

Aelano vs TingMate

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

Head to head
About

Aelano

Learn languages naturally by watching videos and listening to podcasts you enjoy. This AI-powered app uses bilingual subtitles and an immersive learning loop to improve listening and speaking skills without traditional textbooks.

Highlights
  • AI bilingual subtitles
  • Video and podcast import
  • Immersive listening & speaking loop
  • Smart vocabulary collection
  • CEFR level support
  • 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

TingMate

This app helps you improve your English listening comprehension through passive listening exercises. It breaks down real-life dialogues sentence by sentence, explaining pronunciation, idioms, and cultural nuances. Features include pronunciation feedback, progress tracking, and offline playback.

Highlights
  • Passive listening exercises
  • Sentence-by-sentence breakdown
  • Pronunciation evaluation
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline playback
  • Daily updated lessons
Features
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TingMate 听伴 · 被动精听英语 每天几分钟,把一段真实生活英语真正听懂 —— 不背单词、不啃语法,用「被动精听」让耳朵先学会。 为什么是精听 泛听一百句,不如听懂一句。TingMate 每天一集真实生活剧情(职场、咖啡店、朋友闲聊……),Amy 用中文带你逐句拆解:连读、弱读、地道表达、文化梗,一句句磨到你真的听清为止。 怎么学 - 先盲听:不看文本,听个大概 - 再精听:逐句循环 + 中文讲解,关键词卡片随点随查 - 后跟读:逐句录音、与原声对比,发音评测打分 - 常回顾:学完的课自动进入你的播单,通勤、睡前循环磨耳朵 小而美的功能 - 每日更新一课,一集几分钟,坚持不难 - 觉得内容太少,可以自由解锁后面课程 - 发音评测:逐句打分,进步看得见 - 学习日历与连续打卡,进度云同步,换设备不丢 - 锁屏与后台播放,随时随地磨耳朵 Less is more. 少,即是多。 每天一点点,听懂真英语。

Screenshots

Aelano4 screens
TingMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aelano at 4.7 against TingMate's 4.4. Aelano also leads on device support (4 vs 2). TingMate's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 84%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and TingMate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aelano holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Aelano's written reviews are positive against 94% of TingMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aelano ships an update weekly, TingMate every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Aelano versus TingMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAelanoTingMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better7
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Zhiguang Technology Co., Ltd.青 叶

Customer experience

Aelano

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

TingMate

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Aelano

One-time10
  • One-month Basic Membership$0.99
  • Basic to Pro monthly upgrade$2.00
  • One-month PRO Membership$2.99
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  • 7-day Basic to Pro Year$19.99
  • 7-day Pro Month to Pro Year$19.99
  • Year New User$19.99
  • One-year PRO Membership$29.99
  • Yearly Pro to Lifetime Pro$89.99
  • Monthly Pro to Lifetime Pro$99.99
  • Basic Monthly to Lifetime Pro$99.99
10 purchases

TingMate

One-time10
  • TingMate 月卡$1.79
  • TingMate Monthly Pass$1.99
  • TingMate 月卡$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 季度会员$7.99
  • 半年会员$12.49
  • 半年会员$13.99
  • 一年会员$22.49
  • 一年会员$24.99
  • 终身会员$53.99
  • 终身会员$59.99

Questions

Is Aelano free?
Aelano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TingMate free?
TingMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aelano or TingMate?
Aelano is rated higher. Aelano averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TingMate averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Aelano or TingMate have ads?
Neither Aelano nor TingMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aelano or TingMate?
Aelano ships an update weekly, and TingMate every 5 days. Most recently, Aelano was updated on November 12, 2026 and TingMate on November 12, 2026.

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