Comparison

Kiku vs LingoWord

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

Head to head
About

Kiku

Master new languages through engaging content inspired by social media. Begin with a free trial, then unlock full access with a subscription to explore diverse learning materials.

Highlights
  • Learn languages from social media content
  • Free trial available
  • Subscription-based access
  • Multiple subscription plans
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Features
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Learn Languages from Social Media Start learning for free - after free trial, requires a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LingoWord

Features
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Learn English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean and more – 13 languages in all – with short, game-like lessons built around the words people actually use. Grow your vocabulary with flashcards, listening, spelling and smart spaced review. No ads. LingoWord takes you from A1 to C2 step by step. Start with the most frequent words, practice them by listening, spelling and building sentences, and review each one right before you would forget it. 13 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Hindi. Pick the language you speak and the one you want to learn, and LingoWord teaches you through your own language. A CLEAR PATH FROM A1 TO C2 - A level path based on the CEFR scale - Quick placement test to find your starting level - Around 2,000 high-frequency words, based on the New General Service List - New levels unlock as you progress MANY WAYS TO PRACTICE - Vocabulary lessons - Flashcards - Listening practice - Spelling - Sentence building - Translation quizzes - Grammar lessons - Short stories to read - Conversation scenarios for everyday situations REVIEW THAT STICKS Spaced repetition (SM-2) brings every word back at the right moment, so what you learn stays with you. NATURAL VOICES Every word is read aloud by a natural neural voice. Switch to slow playback whenever you want to hear it more clearly. STAY MOTIVATED - Daily goal and streak - Earn XP and climb the leagues - Join tournaments - Add friends and learn together - Unlock achievements MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD No ads, no distractions. A few minutes a day is all it takes to get started. LINGOWORD GOLD (OPTIONAL) You can learn with LingoWord for free. LingoWord Gold is an optional auto-renewing subscription that gives you unlimited hearts, so a mistake never stops your practice. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://enesgenc.space/lingoword/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://enesgenc.space/lingoword/privacy.html

Screenshots

Kiku3 screens
LingoWord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LingoWord at 5.0 against Kiku's 3.7. LingoWord also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Kiku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Kiku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LingoWord sells 2 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

LingoWord holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiku ships an update fortnightly, LingoWord every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Kiku versus LingoWord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKikuLingoWord
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNumfor Chiaso'Oh Mbiziwo-TiapoENES GENC

Customer experience

Kiku

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

LingoWord

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kiku

Subscriptions2
  • KiKu Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • KiKu Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

LingoWord

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Kiku free?
Kiku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoWord free?
LingoWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kiku or LingoWord?
LingoWord is rated higher. Kiku averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LingoWord averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kiku or LingoWord have ads?
LingoWord shows ads; Kiku does not.
Which is updated more often, Kiku or LingoWord?
Kiku ships an update fortnightly, and LingoWord every 3 days. Most recently, Kiku was updated on October 30, 2026 and LingoWord on November 12, 2026.

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