Comparison

Ludus vs Tollie

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

Head to head
About

Ludus

Master Korean and French with structured lessons focusing on grammar and vocabulary. Learn Hangul, understand language structure, and practice with interactive games and flashcards. Progress through themed 'stadiums' to build fluency.

Highlights
  • Structured grammar and vocabulary lessons
  • Learn Hangul alphabet
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Multiplayer and solo language games
  • Progress tracking through 'stadiums'
  • Character leveling system
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

Tollie

Practice Korean through personalized AI conversations and build confidence. Engage with fictional characters, choose your learning level, and use voice or text to communicate. Unlock translations, save vocabulary, and track your progress.

Highlights
  • AI character conversations
  • Voice and text practice
  • Personalized learning levels
  • Vocabulary saving
  • Progress tracking
  • Live voice hangouts
Features
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Practice Korean through conversations that feel personal. Meet Tollie’s fictional AI characters and build confidence one conversation at a time. Choose a character, explore their story, and practice Korean at a level that fits you. SPEAK OR TYPE Send voice messages or use the keyboard. Listen to replies and join live voice hangouts when you want more speaking practice. UNDERSTAND AND REMEMBER Reveal translations when you need them, tap unfamiliar words, get help with a reply, and save useful language to revisit later. MAKE PROGRESS YOUR WAY Personalize your learning level, discover different characters, and keep your conversations and learning progress together. TOLLIE VIP A VIP subscription is required for AI conversations, voice messages, live hangouts, photos, shared moments, and learning features. Choose an annual or monthly subscription. Eligible new subscribers can try the annual plan free for 7 days. Your local price, trial eligibility, and billing period appear before purchase. Calls and other features are subject to the limits shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. A free trial converts to the displayed paid subscription unless cancelled before it ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Restore eligible subscriptions in the app. Tollie’s characters are AI, not real people. AI replies and learning feedback may be inaccurate. Messages and media needed for AI features are processed by third-party AI services as described in our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy: https://tollie.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://tollie.vercel.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ludus4 screens
Tollie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ludus at 177 against Tollie's 13. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Tollie sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ludus against 4.9 for Tollie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ludus has 177 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ludus ships an update weekly, Tollie every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ludus versus Tollie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLudusTollie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (177 ratings)4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings177 — better13
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLudus-Language, Inc.Tomoni Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Ludus

All ratings157 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%

Tollie

All ratings13 ratings
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
10 purchases

Tollie

Subscriptions4
  • Tollie VIP Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Tollie VIP Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Tollie VIP Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
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  • Tollie VIP Yearly$144.991 Year
One-time6
  • 3,000 Gems$4.99
  • 7,000 Gems$9.99
  • 16,000 Gems$19.99
Show 3 more
  • 35,000 Gems$39.99
  • 55,000 Gems$59.99
  • 100,000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Ludus free?
Ludus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tollie free?
Tollie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ludus or Tollie?
Tollie is rated higher. Ludus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Tollie averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Ludus or Tollie have ads?
Neither Ludus nor Tollie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ludus or Tollie?
Ludus ships an update weekly, and Tollie every 6 days. Most recently, Ludus was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tollie on November 10, 2026.

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