Comparison

English Plus One vs LingPal

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

Head to head
About

English Plus One

Features
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[AI Writes English Just for You] Pick the words you want to learn β€” AI writes a leveled article around them. 10-question CEFR placement maps to TOEIC / IELTS / TOEFL. Fully offline. No subscription. Nothing leaves your device. [Smart Placement Diagnostic] Not sure of your level? The built-in Dynamic Placement Test: β€’ Smart algorithm draws questions one level above your current ability. β€’ Just 10 questions to map your CEFR level (A1–C2). β€’ Auto-adapts content: AI dialogues and reading articles match your level instantly. [Key Features] β€’ On-Device AI Conversation β€” Qwen 2.5 & Llama 3.2 models. No internet needed; 100% of your data stays on the device. β€’ AI-Crafted Articles β€” Pick the words you want to learn; AI writes a themed article around them. β€’ Tiered Vocabulary (A1–C2) β€” CEFR high-frequency vocabulary with cross-references to common English certifications. β€’ Learner-Friendly Definitions β€” 5,674 words rewritten for CEFR-graded readability; no more hard words explaining harder ones. β€’ Hardware Adaptation β€” Auto-recommends the optimal model for your device. [Full Experience] β€’ Daily reading streak β€” Home Screen and widget show the flame in sync; every open is a new challenge. β€’ Learning insights β€” one-page dashboard for reading activity, vocabulary growth, CEFR trend, topic mix. β€’ Achievement unlocks β€” milestone pop-ups for words, articles, streak days, and CEFR level-ups. β€’ Concrete progress β€” model loading and article generation show ETA, can be canceled mid-flight. β€’ 11 interface languages β€” Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Indonesian. β€’ Full accessibility β€” VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion all supported. β€’ iPad / Mac three-column layout β€” βŒ˜β‡§N pops the article into its own window; full physical keyboard shortcuts. β€’ Article history β€” last 10 articles persisted; the left column survives cold start. ----- cross-promo (auto-generated; do not edit) ----- More from the developer: Kana Juku Β· Python Dimensions Β· Auditory Companion Β· Gantt Planet β€” Search Β«ChengChe LeeΒ» on the App Store.

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LingPal

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Learn English, Japanese, Korean, and French with short lessons, speaking practice, pronunciation feedback, mistake review, and AI dialogue. LingPal gives you a clear way to startβ€”and a practical way to keep going. Choose a language, learn a concept, listen, speak aloud, check your answer, and revisit the mistakes that need more practice. LEARN FOUR LANGUAGES β€’ Choose English, Japanese, Korean, or French. β€’ Build vocabulary and grammar through structured, interactive courses. β€’ Study at your level with beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons. β€’ Practice hiragana and kana with guided Japanese lessons and stroke practice. LISTEN, SPEAK, AND RESPOND β€’ Listen to words and sentences, then speak aloud and record your voice. β€’ Receive pronunciation feedback and keep practicing with listening, matching, sentence-building, and fill-in-the-blank exercises. β€’ Use scenario-based dialogue to rehearse useful conversations. REVIEW WHAT NEEDS PRACTICE β€’ Save incorrect answers and return to them when you are ready. β€’ Use daily review and focused practice for grammar, listening, pronunciation, writing, and speaking. β€’ Track your completed lessons, XP, and learning streak. PRACTICE WITH AI Continue scenario-based conversations with AI and build confidence responding in your target language. AI dialogue requires an internet connection and its availability may vary by device, network, region, and subscription status. SUBSCRIPTIONS Some courses and features require a subscription. Prices, availability, and included features vary by region and are shown before purchase. Start your next language lesson today. Need help? Contact atlasai.global@gmail.com.

Screenshots

English Plus One4 screens
LingPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: English Plus One at none against LingPal's 3. English Plus One also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). LingPal's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads 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. LingPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. English Plus One asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

English Plus One ships an update monthly, LingPal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
English Plus One versus LingPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnglish Plus OneLingPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size42 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerchengche leeAtlasAI

In-app purchases

None

English Plus One

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LingPal

Subscriptions3
  • LingPal Pro 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • LingPal Pro 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • LingPal Pro(3-Day Free Trial)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is English Plus One free?
English Plus One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LingPal free?
LingPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do English Plus One or LingPal have ads?
Neither English Plus One nor LingPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, English Plus One or LingPal?
English Plus One ships an update monthly, and LingPal weekly. Most recently, English Plus One was updated on October 11, 2026 and LingPal on September 26, 2026.

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