Comparison

Aelano vs Lingosive

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

Lingosive

Features
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Learn languages from the movies, shows and videos you love. Lingosive turns real scenes into your lesson. Watch with dual subtitles — the line in the language you're learning, with its translation right below — and tap any word to understand it in context. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a video, a scene or a book at your level. 2. Tap any word for an instant translation and a Lingosive AI explanation of what it means in that exact scene. 3. Save it with one tap. Smart reviews bring it back right before you'd forget it. WATCH REAL SCENES - 100,000+ videos with interactive dual subtitles - Movie and TV clips, interviews, podcasts and more, sorted by level - Slow a video down or replay a scene until it clicks WORD IN FILM - Search any word and hear it spoken in real movie and TV scenes - See how native speakers actually use it, with the translation right below LINGOSIVE AI - Explains words, phrases and idioms in your own language - Reads the context: "on a break" is not a coffee break REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN - My Words keeps every word you save, organized and searchable - Spaced-repetition practice (FSRS) schedules each review for the right moment - Topics and real-life conversations picked for your level STAY MOTIVATED - Daily goal, streaks, XP and weekly leagues - Badges for the milestones that matter READ REAL BOOKS - 13,000+ books with tap-to-translate on every word LANGUAGES Learn Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Japanese. Translations in 70 languages. The app is available in 13 languages, on iPhone and iPad. PREMIUM Start for free. Premium removes the daily limits on videos, scene searches, saved words and Lingosive AI, and unlocks every book. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your account settings. By downloading or using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use (https://www.lingosive.com/en/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://www.lingosive.com/en/privacy), as well as Apple's Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aelano4 screens
Lingosive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aelano at weekly against Lingosive's every 2 weeks. Aelano also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Lingosive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aelano ships an update weekly, Lingosive every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aelano versus Lingosive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAelanoLingosive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHangzhou Zhiguang Technology Co., Ltd.Umut Sobe

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
3 purchases

Lingosive

Subscriptions3
  • Lingosive Premium$9.991 Month
  • Lingosive Premium2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Lingosive Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Aelano free?
Aelano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingosive free?
Lingosive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aelano or Lingosive have ads?
Neither Aelano nor Lingosive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aelano or Lingosive?
Aelano ships an update weekly, and Lingosive every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aelano was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lingosive on October 24, 2026.

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