Comparison

Franzie vs LinguaKids

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

Head to head
About

Franzie

Learn German through engaging, personalized stories crafted by AI. This app uses extensive reading and spaced repetition to build vocabulary and grammar naturally. Practice listening, reading, and speaking with instant feedback and translations.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized stories
  • Native audio for listening practice
  • Instant word translations
  • Spaced repetition vocabulary review
  • German speaking practice with feedback
  • Chapter quizzes for progress tracking
  • Supports all levels (A1-C2)
Features
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Learn German, English, Spanish, French, Italian or Portuguese in a story that is yours, with a tutor who remembers you. Pick a genre, add yourself or your friends, and Franzie writes an illustrated story at your level that continues chapter after chapter. Then read, listen and take part as it unfolds. FRANZIE REMEMBERS YOU Franzie plays every character you talk to, and she keeps short notes as you go: what you are working on, what you now do well and the choices you made in your stories. She brings them back in later roleplays and chapters, and your chapter summary tells you what has changed. You can see and delete her notes any time. YOUR STORY, YOUR LEVEL Choose a genre like cozy mystery, summer trip, romcom or urban fantasy, or make the story about your own life. Every chapter is written for your course and level, from complete beginner upward, and opens with its own illustration. READ AND LISTEN Narration starts with each scene and highlights every word as it is read. Pause, replay or slow it down whenever you like. Tap any word, in the story or in an exercise, for its translation, its forms and a grammar explanation in context. TAKE PART IN THE STORY Each chapter weaves five to eight activities into the plot, chosen from 36 exercise types: listen for details, build sentences, complete messages, make story choices and more. In roleplays you talk with the story's characters, played by Franzie, typing or recording your reply. Ask for a sentence starter when you are stuck, or "How do you say?" when you need a word. LEARN FROM YOUR OWN ANSWERS Get feedback on what you wrote or said, with a better way to say it when there is one. Finish a chapter to see a personal summary and your results. KEEP YOUR WORDS Save useful words as you read and practice them in scheduled reviews, even offline. SEVEN COURSES German, English (US), Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil) and Portuguese (Portugal). Each course keeps its own level, stories, vocabulary, progress and notes, and the app's language is separate from the one you learn. Create your free account and start your story. Your first chapter is free. Franzie uses AI to generate stories, audio, illustrations, and language feedback. AI content can contain mistakes. Some features require an in-app subscription; available plans and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://franzie.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LinguaKids

Features
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LinguaKids - Language Learning for Kids! Does your child dream of speaking multiple languages? LinguaKids makes language learning fun, easy, and exciting for children aged 6-12! LEARN THROUGH PLAY No boring lessons. Kids learn through interactive flashcards, word search puzzles, quizzes, and fun games that keep them coming back every day. 4 LANGUAGES IN ONE APP - English - German (Deutsch) - Turkish (Turkce) - Spanish (Espanol) 500 words and phrases across topics like animals, food, colors, numbers, professions, and more! REWARDS AND MOTIVATION Kids earn diamonds, badges, and level up as they learn. Daily streaks keep them motivated to practice every single day. AUDIO PRONUNCIATION Every word is read aloud so children learn the correct pronunciation from day one. TRACK PROGRESS Parents can follow their child's learning journey with clear progress tracking across all languages. SAFE FOR CHILDREN No ads. No social media. No external links. LinguaKids is a completely safe environment designed with children in mind. Start your child's language adventure today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Franzie4 screens
LinguaKids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LinguaKids at 3 against Franzie's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Franzie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and LinguaKids sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Franzie versus LinguaKids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFranzieLinguaKids
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao Filipe Narciso Figueira MiraSinan Yilmaz

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Franzie

Subscriptions4
  • Premium 1 month3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Unlimited 1 month$24.991 Month
  • Premium 12 months3 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Unlimited 12 months$249.991 Year
2 purchases

LinguaKids

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Franzie free?
Franzie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinguaKids free?
LinguaKids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Franzie or LinguaKids have ads?
Neither Franzie nor LinguaKids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Franzie or LinguaKids?
Franzie ships an update weekly, and LinguaKids weekly. Most recently, Franzie was updated on October 30, 2026 and LinguaKids on October 24, 2026.

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