Comparison

Loqal vs Capsele

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

Head to head
About

Loqal

Practice speaking new languages with lifelike AI characters in a judgment-free environment. Engage in simulated real-life conversations, receive corrections, and access structured courses and cultural notes. The app offers a free trial to explore its features.

Highlights
  • AI-powered conversation practice
  • Structured language courses
  • Real-life scenario simulations
  • Unlimited AI conversations
  • In-app translation
  • Progress tracking and corrections
Features
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Speak a new language out loud from the first minute, in a place where nobody is judging you. Loqal pairs short-form video with live conversations with Loqals: lifelike AI characters who speak like real people and have all the patience in the world. Say it wrong, say it again, take your time. Nobody is watching, and you can retry a line as many times as you like. LEARN TEN LANGUAGES Japanese, Arabic, German, French, Korean, Hebrew, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and English. Every language has a full course from complete beginner to advanced (A1 to C2). Japanese follows JLPT levels, N5 to N1. THE HARD PART IS DONE FOR YOU Talking to a stranger in a language you are still learning is scary. Talking to a Loqal is not. They wait for you, they understand your accent, and they answer in a way you can follow. When you are ready for the real thing, you will have already said the words out loud a hundred times. HOW IT WORKS - A short spoken placement conversation finds your level. You can skip it. - Watch short videos in your language, then step into the same scene and talk. - Rehearse real moments: ordering coffee, a job interview, meeting your partner's family, asking for directions. - Every conversation ends with a summary, your corrections, and the key words to keep. WHAT YOU GET - Structured courses with lessons, grammar, and culture notes for every level - Unlimited live conversations with Loqals - Translation everywhere: inside the app and across your phone with the Loqal extension - LoqalFM: podcasts made for your level - Reading practice in twelve genres, from comics to news - Create short videos with a Loqal to share PRACTICAL, TOO Rehearse before a trip, an interview, a presentation, or a spoken exam. Japanese learners can work through JLPT levels one at a time. FREE TO START Everything is unlocked for your first 2 days. No card, no account needed. After that, Loqal Premium gives you every level, unlimited conversations, and translation everywhere. The yearly plan starts with a 2-week free trial. Loqal Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, billed yearly or monthly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://loqal.digital/privacy

About

Capsele

This app offers bilingual audiobooks and interactive physical books for families. It allows children to listen to stories in two languages simultaneously, with beautiful illustrations accompanying each page. Scan physical books to instantly start listening, with offline and CarPlay support for convenience.

Highlights
  • Bilingual audio narration
  • Interactive physical book integration
  • Picture on every page
  • Offline listening mode
  • AirPlay and CarPlay support
  • Lock screen controls
Features
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LEARN LANGUAGES THROUGH STORIES - Capsele helps you learn languages naturally through engaging stories, adventures, and timeless classics. - Instead of memorizing flashcards or repeating isolated phrases, you'll build vocabulary in context while listening to stories in two languages. Whether you're learning for travel, school, work, or fun, Capsele makes language learning enjoyable and rewarding. WHY CAPSELE? • Learn through stories, not drills • Listen in two languages side-by-side • Build vocabulary naturally in context • Choose from multiple listening modes • Download stories for offline learning • Track your progress and unlock achievements • Explore a growing library of fairy tales, classics, and more LEARN YOUR WAY Capsele adapts to your learning style with multiple listening modes. Repeat sentences, alternate languages, replay pages, or listen to entire stories from beginning to end. LISTEN ANYWHERE Download stories to your device and continue learning even without an internet connection. STAY MOTIVATED Earn trophies, build streaks, and celebrate milestones as you progress through your language-learning journey. PERFECT FOR • Language learners of all ages • Families learning together • Students building vocabulary • Anyone who prefers stories over flashcards Download Capsele today and discover a more natural way to learn languages. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Capsele Premium auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - $19.99/month or $99.99/year (7-day free trial for new yearly subscribers). - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.capsele.world/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.capsele.world/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Loqal4 screens
Capsele4 screens

Verdict

The call

Loqal and Capsele both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Capsele's written reviews are positive against 0% of Loqal's. Capsele also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Loqal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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. Loqal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Capsele sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Loqal against 3.1 for Capsele. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capsele has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Loqal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Capsele's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loqal ships an update every 2 days, Capsele fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Loqal versus Capsele: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoqalCapsele
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.1 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB44 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSorato Inc.Markus Georg Holzmueller

Customer experience

Loqal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Capsele

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loqal

Subscriptions2
  • Loqal Premium Monthly$13.991 Month
  • Loqal Premium Yearly14 Days trial$89.991 Year
3 purchases

Capsele

Subscriptions3
  • Capsele Premium$19.991 Month
  • Capsele Premium7 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • Capsele Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Loqal free?
Loqal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capsele free?
Capsele is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loqal or Capsele?
Capsele is rated higher. Loqal averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Capsele averages 3.1 from 10 ratings.
Do Loqal or Capsele have ads?
Loqal shows ads; Capsele does not.
Which is updated more often, Loqal or Capsele?
Loqal ships an update every 2 days, and Capsele fortnightly. Most recently, Loqal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Capsele on October 24, 2026.

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