# MeloLingo vs Octopus Giggle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Octopus Giggle at 100% against MeloLingo's 25%. Octopus Giggle also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). MeloLingo's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MeloLingo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Octopus Giggle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Octopus Giggle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeloLingo has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of MeloLingo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Octopus Giggle's.

MeloLingo ships an update every 4 days, Octopus Giggle every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeloLingo | Octopus Giggle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melolingo-learn-spanish/id6757321559/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-giggle/id6760236607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 275 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wojciech Zieba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853276764) | [Julie Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883396423) |

## What reviewers say

### MeloLingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melolingo-learn-spanish/id6757321559)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Education, #164 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn Spanish by singing along to popular songs with real-time lyrics and translations. This app uses music to make vocabulary stick naturally, offering quizzes and slang cards for practical language acquisition. It's designed for beginners and helps build a daily learning habit.

**Highlights:** Karaoke-style lyrics with line-by-line highlighting, Tap-to-translate for instant English definitions, Vocabulary quizzes after each song, Adjustable playback speed, Slang & Street Spanish cards, Daily streak tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| MeloLingo Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| MeloLingo Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $14.99 | one-time |


### Octopus Giggle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-giggle/id6760236607)

This app helps preschoolers learn about emotions and family recognition through interactive games using your family's real faces. It offers a safe, ad-free experience with no internet required, allowing children to engage with loved ones' expressions and voices.

**Highlights:** 22 facial expressions for learning, Teaches emotions and face parts, Family recognition games, Record family voices, Share family profiles remotely, Kid's Corner creative space, Child lock for safety

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeloLingo free?

MeloLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Octopus Giggle free?

Octopus Giggle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MeloLingo or Octopus Giggle?

Octopus Giggle is rated higher. MeloLingo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Octopus Giggle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MeloLingo or Octopus Giggle have ads?

Neither MeloLingo nor Octopus Giggle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MeloLingo or Octopus Giggle?

MeloLingo ships an update every 4 days, and Octopus Giggle every 2 weeks. Most recently, MeloLingo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Octopus Giggle on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*