Comparison

Ludus vs Capsele

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

Capsele

This app offers bilingual audiobooks and interactive physical books for families. It allows children to listen to stories in two languages simultaneously, with beautiful illustrations accompanying each page. Scan physical books to instantly start listening, with offline and CarPlay support for convenience.

Highlights
  • Bilingual audio narration
  • Interactive physical book integration
  • Picture on every page
  • Offline listening mode
  • AirPlay and CarPlay support
  • Lock screen controls
Features
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LEARN LANGUAGES THROUGH STORIES - Capsele helps you learn languages naturally through engaging stories, adventures, and timeless classics. - Instead of memorizing flashcards or repeating isolated phrases, you'll build vocabulary in context while listening to stories in two languages. Whether you're learning for travel, school, work, or fun, Capsele makes language learning enjoyable and rewarding. WHY CAPSELE? • Learn through stories, not drills • Listen in two languages side-by-side • Build vocabulary naturally in context • Choose from multiple listening modes • Download stories for offline learning • Track your progress and unlock achievements • Explore a growing library of fairy tales, classics, and more LEARN YOUR WAY Capsele adapts to your learning style with multiple listening modes. Repeat sentences, alternate languages, replay pages, or listen to entire stories from beginning to end. LISTEN ANYWHERE Download stories to your device and continue learning even without an internet connection. STAY MOTIVATED Earn trophies, build streaks, and celebrate milestones as you progress through your language-learning journey. PERFECT FOR • Language learners of all ages • Families learning together • Students building vocabulary • Anyone who prefers stories over flashcards Download Capsele today and discover a more natural way to learn languages. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Capsele Premium auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - $19.99/month or $99.99/year (7-day free trial for new yearly subscribers). - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.capsele.world/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.capsele.world/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Ludus4 screens
Capsele4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ludus at 5.0 against Capsele's 3.6. Ludus also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Capsele sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ludus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ludus has 51 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Ludus's written reviews are positive against 50% of Capsele's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ludus ships an update weekly, Capsele fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ludus versus Capsele: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLudusCapsele
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (51 ratings) — better3.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudus-Language, Inc.Markus Georg Holzmueller

Customer experience

Ludus

All ratings51 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Capsele

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ludus

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

Capsele

Subscriptions3
  • Capsele Premium$19.991 Month
  • Capsele Premium7 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • Capsele Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Ludus free?
Ludus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capsele free?
Capsele is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ludus or Capsele?
Ludus is rated higher. Ludus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Capsele averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Ludus or Capsele have ads?
Neither Ludus nor Capsele shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ludus or Capsele?
Ludus ships an update weekly, and Capsele fortnightly. Most recently, Ludus was updated on October 19, 2026 and Capsele on September 26, 2026.

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