Comparison

Ludus vs Langbeats

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

Head to head
About

Ludus

This app helps you learn new languages faster by automatically creating study decks from pre-loaded dictionaries. It uses a smart spaced repetition system to schedule reviews right before you forget words, ensuring efficient learning and better long-term memory retention.

Highlights
  • Pre-loaded dictionaries
  • Automatic daily review decks
  • Spaced Repetition Scheduler (FSRS)
  • Word definitions and grammar info
  • AI Sentence Generator
  • AI Scan Tool
Features
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Learn Korean and French from the ground up. Start with grammar, then build vocabulary that sticks past a streak. Ludus teaches you how the language actually works: how Hangul letters build into syllables, how sentences fit together, and why the rules are what they are. Join 2,000+ learners mastering language, one lesson at a time. Stadiums We breaks lesson units down into stadiums, structured paths that take you from your first letters and sounds, step by step. Each stadium is a short run of lessons and activities that builds on the last, so you always know what you've learned and what comes next. Read Hangul New to Korean? Start with the alphabet. Lessons break down consonants and vowels and show how they combine into syllable blocks, and our Character Stroke game lets you practice writing each letter. With regular practice, you can start reading Hangul within two weeks! Understand the language Stop learning random vocabulary that doesn't appear in daily life. Lessons teach foundations and grammar concepts, so you know why something is right instead of guessing. You build real structure first, then add vocabulary on top. Discover 1M+ premade flashcards Search through our built-in dictionaries, read definitions, and save any word in one tap. Saved words join your daily review automatically, so you spend your time learning instead of making flashcards or remaking sets. Reviews are scheduled with FSRS, a spaced-repetition algorithm that adapts to how well you recall each word. Words surface right before you forget them. Games Play live multiplayer games in the classroom, or play solo Gravity and destroy vocab asteroids before they reach the bottom of your screen. There is a way to study for every kind of learner. Starter characters Select from our three starters: Marmunch, Lucifin, and Dribbit! Study vocabulary and go through stadiums to level them up with XP. Complete the fourth stadium lesson to unlock our newly added character Pandit. No ads. No AI tutor. Just lessons and real progress. Subscriptions Ludus Premium unlocks all stadium lessons, languages, and unlimited flashcards. Plans are $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year, and prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://ludusapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://ludusapp.com/privacy-policy Support: admin@ludusapp.com

About

Langbeats

Learn languages like Spanish and Korean by listening to music. This app uses lyric-synced songs and fun quizzes to make vocabulary memorable and pronunciation natural. Short, engaging sessions fit easily into your day, making language acquisition enjoyable.

Highlights
  • Learn Spanish and Korean
  • Lyric-synced music
  • Interactive quizzes and challenges
  • Short learning sessions
  • Progress tracking
  • Science-backed learning
Features
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Learn languages through music! Korean, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian, Vietnamese and more music coming soon. Langbeats is the language learning app that turns your love of music into a superpower. Whether you want to learn Spanish through reggaeton bangers, learn Korean through the K-pop hits you already can't stop listening to, or jam out to 80s Japanese City Pop, we've got the beats to get you there. Stream from our huge library of lyric-synced Spanish songs, Korean songs, Japanese songs, Chinese songs, French songs, and more custom made for learners, follow along in real time, then lock in what you learned with fun quizzes and challenges. Forget the textbooks. It's time to dance. Why Langbeats works: -Listening to Spanish music, Korean music, Japanese music, Chinese music, and French music makes vocabulary stick like an earworm -Synchronized lyrics teach natural pronunciation the way natives actually speak -Science-backed: music activates multiple brain regions for faster, deeper learning -Short sessions that fit into your real life -Track your progress and watch yourself level up Whether you're a total beginner or brushing up on your skills, Langbeats meets you where you are. Join thousands of learners who are mastering how to learn languages with music, and actually having fun doing it! Privacy policy: https://www.langbeats.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.langbeats.app/tos Feedback and support: hi@langbeats.app

Screenshots

Ludus4 screens
Langbeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Langbeats at 100% against Ludus's 81%. Langbeats also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Ludus's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 7). 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. Ludus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Langbeats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Langbeats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ludus has 146 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Ludus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Langbeats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ludus ships an update weekly, Langbeats every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ludus versus Langbeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLudusLangbeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (146 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudus-Language, Inc.HELLOTALK LIMITED

Customer experience

Ludus

All ratings146 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%

Langbeats

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ludus

Subscriptions2
  • Academic Weapon$7.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Langbeats

Subscriptions2
  • Langbeats Premium - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Langbeats Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Langbeats Premium - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Ludus free?
Ludus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Langbeats free?
Langbeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ludus or Langbeats?
Langbeats is rated higher. Ludus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Langbeats averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Ludus or Langbeats have ads?
Neither Ludus nor Langbeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ludus or Langbeats?
Ludus ships an update weekly, and Langbeats every 10 days. Most recently, Ludus was updated on November 5, 2026 and Langbeats on October 31, 2026.

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