Comparison

Lingawa vs Ede

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

Head to head
About

Lingawa

Master Yoruba and Igbo with engaging games, interactive lessons, and personalized tutoring from native speakers. This app makes language learning fun and cultural for all ages, from children to adults reconnecting with their heritage.

Highlights
  • Interactive games and lessons
  • One-on-one native tutor sessions
  • Structured curriculum
  • Progress tracking
  • Dialogue videos for conversations
  • Proverbs, stories, and expressions
Features
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Learn Yoruba and Igbo with fun, immersive games and lessons for adults and kids (ages 5+) Lingawa makes learning your mother tongue easy, fun, and deeply cultural. Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots or introducing your child to theirs, Lingawa brings your language and culture to life through interactive lessons, games, videos, and one-on-one tutoring with native speakers. Learn the language, live the culture Master everyday conversations with our dialogue videos. Explore Yoruba and Igbo proverbs, stories, and expressions. Practice speaking and understanding the way natives do. Structured lessons that build confidence Follow a clear, step-by-step curriculum built by expert tutors. Learn through short, focused lessons that fit your schedule. Track your progress as you grow from basics to fluency. 1-on-1 learning made personal Book lessons with native Yoruba and Igbo tutors. Get real-time feedback and personalized guidance. Learn from anywhere — at your pace and comfort. Perfect for kids (ages 5+) Colorful, engaging lessons that make language learning exciting. Kid-friendly exercises designed to build confidence early. A safe, supportive space to keep their mother tongue alive. Play, match, and remember Make learning fun with interactive games and flashcards. Build real sentences that sound natural. Stay motivated with bite-sized challenges and instant feedback. Why Lingawa Lingawa isn’t just a language app; it’s a movement to preserve culture, identity, and pride. We believe learning your mother tongue should be joyful, inclusive, and empowering. From adults rediscovering their heritage to kids learning for the first time, Lingawa connects you to your roots one word at a time. Start learning today Join thousands of learners keeping African languages alive. Download Lingawa and start speaking your mother tongue with pride. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ede

Master Yoruba vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation with interactive lessons, speaking practice, and spaced repetition. Offers live tutoring for enhanced learning.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary building
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Tone recognition
  • Conversational confidence
  • Interactive lessons
  • Spaced repetition
  • Live tutoring
Features
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Ede is a Yoruba language learning app designed to help users build vocabulary, pronunciation, tone recognition, and conversational confidence through interactive lessons, speaking practice, spaced repetition, and live tutoring experiences.

Screenshots

Lingawa4 screens
Ede4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lingawa at 100% against Ede's 0%. Lingawa also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (64 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Lingawa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Ede sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lingawa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingawa has 64 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lingawa's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ede's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingawa ships an update every 5 days, Ede every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lingawa versus Ede: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingawaEde
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (64 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLingawa Inc.Kenny Adenusi

Customer experience

Lingawa

All ratings64 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ede

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lingawa

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Ede

Subscriptions3
  • Èdè Premium$4.997 Days
  • Èdè Premium1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Èdè Premium (Best Value)$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Lingawa free?
Lingawa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ede free?
Ede is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lingawa or Ede?
Lingawa is rated higher. Lingawa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Ede averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Lingawa or Ede have ads?
Neither Lingawa nor Ede shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lingawa or Ede?
Lingawa ships an update every 5 days, and Ede every 10 days. Most recently, Lingawa was updated on November 9, 2026 and Ede on October 31, 2026.

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