Comparison

Palan vs LingoBlend

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

Head to head
About

Palan

This app transforms any text into a personalized vocabulary lesson using AI. It generates quizzes on key words from articles, books, or subtitles, helping you master new vocabulary before engaging with content. Enjoy smoother reading and watching with pre-learned words.

Highlights
  • Learn vocabulary from any text
  • AI-powered adaptive quizzes
  • Import text via paste, file, or OCR
  • Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
  • Personalized vocabulary hub
  • Subtitle and book integration
Features
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Tired of hitting a wall of unknown words when you read or watch something in a new language? Stop pausing and looking things up—Palan helps you learn the vocabulary before you start. Palan turns any content you love into a simple, AI-powered vocabulary lesson. Import an article, a chapter of a book, or movie subtitles, and our AI creates a personalized quiz on the key words you need to know. Master them in minutes, then dive into your content with confidence and enjoy it without interruption. KEY FEATURES: ● Learn From Anything: Unlock any text by turning it into a vocabulary lesson. Works with books, news, websites, and even movie/TV show subtitles. Your content is your textbook. ● AI-Powered Quizzes: Get smart, multiple-choice quizzes that adapt to your skill level. Our AI identifies the most important words for you to learn. ● Read & Watch Smoothly: By pre-learning the vocabulary, you can enjoy authentic content without constantly needing a dictionary. The story flows, and so does your learning. ● Import Your Way: Paste text from your clipboard, upload a file (.txt, .srt), or use your camera to scan a physical page (OCR). ● Spaced Repetition System (SRS): Master words for good. Our smart system helps you review words at the perfect time to build long-term memory. ● All Your Words in One Place: Track your progress and review every word you've ever learned in your personal vocabulary hub. Palan is perfect for learners who want to move from textbooks to the real world. Stop getting stuck. Start understanding. Download Palan today and turn the content you love into the lessons you need! Terms of Use: https://palan.app/#tos

About

LingoBlend

Features
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Learn a language by reading what you actually want to read. LingoBlend takes any text — a news article, a blog post, a book chapter — and blends your target language into it. You control how much with a slider: a light 10% sprinkle as a beginner, up to 80% as you advance. Every blended word is tappable: see its meaning and grammar, save it in one tap, and let spaced repetition do the rest. No isolated flashcard decks. No made-up example sentences. Just content you love, gradually turning into the language you're learning. BLEND YOUR READING • Smart Blend — AI picks the most useful words and translates them with correct grammar and context • Basic Blend — simple word-by-word blending, unlimited and free • Tap any highlighted word for its meaning and grammar notes ("past tense, first person") and save it • Kindle-style paginated reader with bookmarks and progress tracking SAVE WORDS FROM ANYWHERE • Select text in any app and share it to LingoBlend — translated and saved instantly • Right-click any word on any website with the Chrome extension • Scan menus, signs, and book pages with your camera (OCR) • Import CSV, text, or Anki-formatted lists, or browse 800+ word packs across 25 categories PRACTICE THAT PLANS ITSELF Five games powered by Anki-style spaced repetition — each word comes back right before you'd forget it: • Flashcards with pronunciation audio (Recognition, Recall & Immersive modes) • Matching, Fill in the Blank, Listening Quiz, and Word Quiz • Plus Word Story (Pro) — AI writes a short story from YOUR saved words, read or listen, then take a 5-question comprehension quiz READ GRADED STORIES Stories written entirely in your target language, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2). Tap any word for an instant translation. REMEMBER MORE • Attach an image to any word — dual-coding research shows pictures make recall dramatically stronger • Add personal memory tricks to any word • Word of the Day with example sentences and fun facts • Daily goals, streaks, and detailed stats for games and reading time 17 LANGUAGES, ANY DIRECTION English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian, Finnish, Indonesian, Turkish, Serbian, and Dutch. Learn any of them from any other — 272 combinations. FREE & PRO Free forever: unlimited word saving, unlimited Basic Blends, all five games with spaced repetition, A1–A2 stories, plus 3 Smart Blends, 3 photo imports, and 3 list imports every month. Pro unlocks unlimited Smart Blends, the Word Story game, all story levels, verb conjugation tables, blending from files and URLs, and unlimited imports. Built on real research: comprehensible input, the diglot weave technique, and spaced repetition. Start today — your first blend is just a paste away. Terms of Use: https://lingoblend.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://lingoblend.app/privacy

Screenshots

Palan4 screens
LingoBlend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LingoBlend at none against Palan's shown. LingoBlend also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). 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. Palan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LingoBlend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Palan ships an update every 2 months, LingoBlend every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Palan versus LingoBlend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalanLingoBlend
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIllia VlasovNikola Artukov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Palan

Subscriptions2
  • Palan Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Palan Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
2 purchases

LingoBlend

Subscriptions2
  • LingoBlend Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • LingoBlend Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Palan free?
Palan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoBlend free?
LingoBlend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Palan or LingoBlend have ads?
Palan shows ads; LingoBlend does not.
Which is updated more often, Palan or LingoBlend?
Palan ships an update every 2 months, and LingoBlend every 10 days. Most recently, Palan was updated on October 15, 2026 and LingoBlend on October 23, 2026.

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