Comparison

BearLingo vs Loop Note

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

Head to head
About

BearLingo

Enhance your English vocabulary with this intuitive dictionary app. It provides clear definitions, contextual example sentences, and practical usage tips to aid comprehension and retention for learners of all proficiency levels.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-understand definitions
  • Example sentences for real context
  • Word pronunciation and usage tips
  • Clean and simple interface
  • Offline access (premium)
  • Personalized learning tools (premium)
Features
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Build your English vocabulary with ease! This smart and simple dictionary is designed for learners of all levels. Get clear definitions, example sentences, and real usage tips that help you truly understand and remember each word. Features: - Easy-to-understand definitions - Example sentences for real context - Word pronunciation and usage tips - Clean and simple interface - Premium features with subscription Premium Subscription: Upgrade to unlock unlimited word searches, offline access, and personalized learning tools. Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Loop Note

Features
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Turn any video into a real listening lesson. Loop one sentence. Shadow it. Type what you heard. Then keep going — until your ears wake up. Loop Note is built for people who have already tried passive watching, vocabulary apps, and grammar drills — and want to actually understand native speakers. The method is simple: choose a sentence from a real video, replay it until it clicks, repeat it out loud, and check yourself by typing what you hear. That’s it. — WHAT’S INSIDE — ■ AB Repeat Tap once to set a loop range. Replay the same line — five times, fifty times — until your brain stops translating and starts hearing. ■ Subtitle Sync Import SRT or VTT subtitle files, or add a supported video link when captions are available. Every sentence becomes its own tappable card. ■ AI Subtitle Generation No subtitles? Loop Note can help generate subtitles from video or audio using on-device speech recognition where supported. Your practice stays private on your device. ■ Shadowing Mode Use speed presets from 0.5x to 2x. Slow down difficult phrases. Speed them up once they start to click. Repeat after the speaker — your way, at your pace. ■ Dictation Type what you hear. Loop Note shows which words you missed and which words you got right, so you stop guessing and start hearing. ■ Saved Sentences & Daily Review Mark any sentence as “hard.” Your review queue brings back saved lines you have not reviewed yet — so the ones you struggled with do not get forgotten. ■ Works with Your Study Materials - Supported video links - Local video files - Audio files - Podcasts and downloaded content - SRT and VTT subtitle files ■ Multi-language Content Use subtitles and real native content to practice English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and many other languages. — BUILT FOR — • TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC listening practice • Improving accent and pronunciation through shadowing • Watching videos, shows, and movies with less dependence on subtitles • Learning a second, third, or fourth language from real native content • Serious learners who already know vocabulary apps are not enough — WHY LOOP NOTE — Most language apps make you good at the app. Loop Note helps you get better at understanding real people. Real sentences. Real videos. Real repetition. The boring part of listening practice, finally made easier. No account required. No data leaves your device unless you choose to use features that require online access. Just you, your favorite video, and one sentence at a time. Start with a supported video link or a file you already have. Once your material is loaded, Loop Note is great for commutes, flights, and focused study sessions. Free to start. Optional premium features unlock unlimited loop ranges and advanced review tools. — GET STARTED IN 30 SECONDS — 1. Open Loop Note 2. Add a supported video link or choose a local file 3. Tap any sentence to start looping 4. Repeat. Type. Repeat. That’s the entire method. Your favorite video is now your tutor. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BearLingo4 screens
Loop Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BearLingo at none against Loop Note's shown. Loop Note's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). 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. BearLingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Loop Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BearLingo ships an update weekly, Loop Note every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
BearLingo versus Loop Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBearLingoLoop Note
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuansheng Jiaminsik kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BearLingo

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly VIP$0.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$9.99
2 purchases

Loop Note

Subscriptions2
  • Loop Note Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Loop Note Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BearLingo free?
BearLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Note free?
Loop Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BearLingo or Loop Note have ads?
Loop Note shows ads; BearLingo does not.
Which is updated more often, BearLingo or Loop Note?
BearLingo ships an update weekly, and Loop Note every 3 days. Most recently, BearLingo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Loop Note on September 21, 2026.

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