Papota vs Lingcall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Papota
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Traveling abroad but nervous about speaking the local language? Studying a second language but canβt find someone to practice with? Want to chat more naturally with international friends? This app is here to help. AI takes on roles like barista, friend, or coworker, giving you a safe space to practice anytime. Enjoy natural conversations in Korean, Japanese, French, and more. No pressure, no awkwardnessβjust real conversation at your own pace. Start speaking with confidence before your next trip. Right now, all features are free during our launch celebration.
Lingcall
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Lingcall turns your phone into an English practice partner. Have real voice conversations with AI characters β no internet required. HOW IT WORKS Choose an AI friend and start a voice call. Speak naturally, get instant responses, and build confidence β just like a real phone call. KEY FEATURES - Voice Conversations: Practice English speaking with AI partners in natural voice calls - AI Friends: Choose from unique AI characters with different personalities - On-Device AI: Conversations stay private β no data leaves your phone - Smart Vocabulary: Words from your calls are automatically extracted for review - Flashcards & Quizzes: Master new words with spaced repetition - Gamification: Earn XP, unlock achievements, and complete daily challenges - Scheduled Calls: Set reminders to practice consistently - Try Free: 3 free calls with no login required PRIVACY FIRST Your voice is processed entirely on your device. No audio is stored or sent to external servers. Download Lingcall and start speaking today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Papota at none against Lingcall's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lingcall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Papota asks for nothing beyond the download.
Papota ships an update every 10 days, Lingcall every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Papota | Lingcall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shoma ono | SAN KIM |
In-app purchases
Papota
No in-app purchases
Lingcall
- Lingcall Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Lingcall Pro Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year









