Comparison

Aelano vs Lingo Reactor

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

Lingo Reactor

Learn languages by listening to podcasts with AI-powered dual subtitles and detailed sentence explanations. Build vocabulary with real conversation examples and review saved words and phrases.

Highlights
  • AI transcriptions
  • Dual-language subtitles
  • Word-by-word highlighting
  • Detailed sentence explanations
  • Vocabulary wordbook
  • Sentence replay
Features
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Want to learn a new language with the podcasts you already love? Turn real conversations into an immersive language-learning experience. Lingo Reactor helps you learn naturally by listening to podcasts, following along with AI-powered transcriptions, and understanding every sentence in context. Whether you are practicing listening, or building vocabulary from real conversations, you can make every episode part of your language-learning routine. Discover podcasts through search or recommendations, then generate accurate AI transcriptions with just one tap. Read dual-language subtitles as you listen, follow highlighted spoken words in real time, and replay any sentence whenever you need extra practice. Go beyond simple translation. Detailed sentence explanations help you understand grammar, expressions, meaning, and natural usage, so you can learn how the language is actually spoken. Save useful words and phrases to your wordbook, review them later, and study with real example sentences from the podcasts you listen to. In Lingo Reactor, you can learn: - Arabic - Chinese - Danish - Dutch - English - French - German - Indonesian - Italian - Japanese - Korean - Norwegian - Portuguese - Russian - Spanish - Swedish - Thai - Turkish AI Transcriptions in One Tap
 Drop in your favorite podcast or your own audio files and let AI do the magic. In just one tap, audio becomes clear text you can read, follow, and learn from. Dual-Language Subtitles
 Listen in the original language while reading the translation side by side. No more guessing what that sentence means—just listen, understand, and keep going. Word-by-Word Highlighting
 Watch the words light up as the audio plays. It is like karaoke for language learning, helping you catch pronunciation, rhythm, and every tiny detail. Detailed Sentence Explanations
 Got stuck on a tricky sentence? Lingo Reactor breaks it down for you, from words and grammar to meaning and usage, so confusing parts finally make sense. Build Vocabulary with Real Examples
 Save words and expressions directly from real podcast conversations. Learn how people actually speak, not just how textbooks say they speak. Review with Your Wordbook
 Keep your favorite words, phrases, and sentences in your own wordbook. Review them anytime and watch your vocabulary grow day by day. Replay Sentences Easily
 Missed a sentence? Play it again. Still tricky? Play it again. Shadow native speakers, train your ears, and make every sentence easier to understand. Learn with real voices.
 Practice with real sentences.
Build your language skills from the podcasts you already love.
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Screenshots

Aelano4 screens
Lingo Reactor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lingo Reactor at 5.0 against Aelano's 4.7. Aelano's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 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. Aelano sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lingo Reactor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lingo Reactor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aelano has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aelano ships an update weekly, Lingo Reactor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aelano versus Lingo Reactor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAelanoLingo Reactor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Zhiguang Technology Co., Ltd.莹 蔡

Customer experience

Aelano

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

Lingo Reactor

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

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
3 purchases

Lingo Reactor

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Aelano free?
Aelano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingo Reactor free?
Lingo Reactor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aelano or Lingo Reactor?
Lingo Reactor is rated higher. Aelano averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Lingo Reactor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Aelano or Lingo Reactor have ads?
Neither Aelano nor Lingo Reactor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aelano or Lingo Reactor?
Aelano ships an update weekly, and Lingo Reactor every 9 days. Most recently, Aelano was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lingo Reactor on November 5, 2026.

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