LORIKO vs YENI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LORIKO
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Learn a new language the way humans are meant to β by listening first! LORIKO is a hands-free language learning app designed for busy people who want to reach fluency without flashcards, games, and quizzes. With over 160 downloadable audio lessons across 16 languages, LORIKO lets you learn while multitasking β washing the dishes, walking the dog, commuting, or working out. How does it work? Each lesson is delivered line-by-line: β’ First, you hear the sentence in your native language β’ Then, the same line is repeated in your study language β’ The transcript appears on screen and is read in sync with the audio This proven listen-first approach mirrors how babies learn language β through sound first, then text. Each lesson can be adjusted to match your fluency level: β’ Slow down the speaking speed β’ Increase the number of times each line of the study language is repeated β’ Add pauses after each line to practice speaking out loud Learn anywhere, anytime: β’ Fully downloadable lessons β’ Save and track your progress on multiple devices β’ Access all downloaded lessons offline β’ Listen 100% hands-free or follow along with the text to learn spelling and grammar Designed for real life: Most language apps rely on flashcards, games, and quizzes that demand your full attention. Who has time for that? Because our lessons are pre-recorded, LORIKO doesnβt rely on live interactions or AI chatbots. Thereβs no awkward voice recognition, no guessing what to ask next, and no frustration when your phone misunderstands you. Instead, you simply listen, absorb, and speak when youβre ready. What youβll learn: Lessons cover a wide range of real-world topics from everyday life and are structured to guide you from absolute beginner to advanced fluency. The library features a variety of content types including conversations, phrases and informative tutorials. Plus our team is busy developing new content regularly so you will never run out of new topics to explore and master. Available languages: β’ English β’ Spanish β’ French β’ German β’ Italian β’ Portuguese β’ Russian β’ Japanese β’ Chinese (Mandarin) β’ Arabic β’ Korean β’ Greek β’ Hindi β’ Thai β’ Vietnamese β’ Filipino (Tagalog) Weβre so confident youβll love the Loriko experience that weβre giving you free access to over 50 lessons. No excuses β start today! By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
YENI
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YENI is a daily micro learning app for curious minds. Every day you pick one subject, anything from philosophy or psychology to history, science, music, cooking, or astronomy, and YENI brings you one fascinating topic to explore inside it. There are no endless feeds, no fear of missing out, and no streaks or die guilt. Just one new idea, three short sessions, and the quiet pride of knowing something today that you did not know yesterday. Each day is split into three sessions designed to fit around real life. The first session is called Spark and it takes about two minutes in the morning. Spark gives you eight surprising hooks about today's topic, the kind of facts a friend would lean in and tell you over coffee. Quick, punchy, and the kind of thing that makes you go wait, really. The second session is called Dig and it takes about five minutes in the afternoon. Dig is a clean, structured lesson that actually teaches you the topic. It walks you through the introduction, what it really is, how it works, three concrete examples, where you see it in real life, and what people commonly get wrong. You see one section at a time, full screen, with no clutter. After the lesson you swipe through a deck of flashcards to test your memory. Swipe right if you got it, left to revisit later, long press to save it to your library forever. The third session is called Reflect and it unlocks after seven in the evening. Reflect is a short quiz that locks in what you learned during the day. We deliberately gate Reflect until the evening because your brain needs time to settle the day's learning before being tested. It is not a gimmick, it is how memory actually works. What makes YENI different is that it gives you exactly one topic per day. There is no infinite scroll, no autoplay, no algorithmic feed pulling you back in. There are twenty four built in subjects to choose from, plus an Other option where you can type any subject in the world. Surfing, cryptography, jazz history, perfumery, lost civilisations, anything you are curious about. YENI builds a real lesson on it. Every subject you pick suggests fifteen fresh angles for you to choose from, all generated specifically for your interest. Every lesson is original, written in plain English with everyday analogies, and never sounds academic. Every topic comes with a hand drawn doodle illustration in a sketchbook style. You can track your learning in your Topic Passport, see your knowledge grow on a personal map, and keep a streak that respects your real life instead of guilt tripping you into showing up. YENI was built for adults who still want to learn for the joy of it. If you have ever fallen down a Wikipedia rabbit hole and wished it had been a little more structured. If you have tried Duolingo or Blinkist and wanted something deeper, broader, and less pushy. If you finished school years ago and still get excited when you understand something new. YENI was built for you. Something new, every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YENI at none against LORIKO's 2. YENI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LORIKO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. YENI asks for nothing beyond the download.
LORIKO ships an update every 9 days, YENI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LORIKO | YENI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SpeakTwice | Kavya Benara |
In-app purchases
LORIKO
- LORIKO Monthly$9.991 Month
- LORIKO Annual1 Year trial$99.991 Year
YENI
No in-app purchases









