# Aelano vs TingMate

Aelano and TingMate both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of TingMate's written reviews are positive against 84% of Aelano's. Aelano's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aelano sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TingMate sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aelano holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 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.

Aelano ships an update weekly, TingMate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aelano | TingMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aelano-learn-languages/id6741526657/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingmate/id6768182976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 180 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Zhiguang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526032132) | [青 叶](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896476086) |

## What reviewers say

### Aelano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aelano-learn-languages/id6741526657)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Aelano 500 Points Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-month Basic Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aelano 1000 Points Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| One-month PRO Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Aelano 2000 Points Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Year New User | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO 1-Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| One-year PRO Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Basic to PRO 1-Year | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to MAX 1-Year | $29.99 | one-time |
| Aelano Max Annual | $59.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to MAX 1-Year | $59.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Pro to Lifetime Pro | $89.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro to Lifetime Pro | $99.99 | one-time |
| Basic Monthly to Lifetime Pro | $99.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime Member | $99.99 | one-time |


### TingMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingmate/id6768182976)

Improve your English listening comprehension with short, daily lessons focused on real-life conversations. Learn through guided listening, sentence-by-sentence breakdowns, and pronunciation practice. Unlock all content with a membership.

**Highlights:** Passive listening methodology, Daily real-life English lessons, Sentence-by-sentence breakdown, Pronunciation evaluation, Progress tracking and calendar, Offline and background playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TingMate 月卡 | $1.79 | one-time |
| TingMate Monthly Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| 测评包·无限测评 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TingMate 月卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TingMate 月卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 季度会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 半年会员 | $12.49 | one-time |
| 半年会员 | $13.99 | one-time |
| 一年会员 | $22.49 | one-time |
| 一年会员 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 终身会员 | $53.99 | one-time |
| 终身会员 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4.6 out of 5 from 11 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 4 days. Most recently, Aelano was updated on October 18, 2026 and TingMate on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*