Comparison

Gako Lang vs LearnStories

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

Head to head
About

Gako Lang

Features
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Gako Lang is a comprehensive language learning app designed to make your learning process more efficient. With content suitable for all levels, it helps you improve your grammar, reading, listening, and speaking skills in one place. Its daily review system reinforces what you’ve learned and supports consistent progress.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LearnStories

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Learn Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and Italian through illustrated stories made for language learners. Tap any word to see its meaning, hear the pronunciation, and save it. Review saved words with spaced repetition flashcards so they actually stick. HOW IT WORKS 1. Discover β€” Browse graded stories from beginner (JLPT N5, HSK 1, CEFR A1) to advanced 2. Read β€” Tap any word for instant definitions, audio, and example sentences 3. Save β€” Build your personal vocabulary list as you read 4. Study β€” Review with flashcards using spaced repetition CREATE YOUR OWN STORIES Generate custom AI stories on any topic. Pick your language, difficulty level, page count, and art style β€” get a unique illustrated story in seconds. FEATURES Β· Graded readers for 5 languages Β· Tap-to-translate with dictionary and audio Β· Vocabulary tracking and highlighting Β· Spaced repetition flashcards with context Β· AI story creation Β· Art styles: Storybook, Manga, Anime, Watercolor, Pixel Art Β· Offline downloads SUPPORTED LEVELS Β· Japanese: JLPT N5 β†’ N1 Β· Chinese: HSK 1 β†’ 6 Β· Korean: TOPIK 1 β†’ 6 Β· Spanish, Italian, Russian: CEFR A1 β†’ C1 Start reading today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://learnstories.ai/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Gako Lang4 screens
LearnStories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gako Lang at every 5 days against LearnStories's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gako Lang sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and LearnStories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gako Lang ships an update every 5 days, LearnStories every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Gako Lang versus LearnStories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGako LangLearnStories
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size97 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHamza AkbeyZYAGA LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gako Lang

Subscriptions2
  • Gakomini$2.993 Months
  • Gakomax$9.991 Year
3 purchases

LearnStories

Subscriptions2
  • Reader Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Creator Monthly$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • 50 Pages$14.99

Questions

Is Gako Lang free?
Gako Lang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LearnStories free?
LearnStories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gako Lang or LearnStories have ads?
Neither Gako Lang nor LearnStories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gako Lang or LearnStories?
Gako Lang ships an update every 5 days, and LearnStories every 5 months. Most recently, Gako Lang was updated on October 10, 2026 and LearnStories on September 30, 2026.

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