Comparison

Loqal vs CodeCityApp

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 realistic conversations, receive instant feedback, and access structured courses to build fluency from beginner to advanced levels.

Highlights
  • AI conversation partners
  • Short-form video lessons
  • Structured language courses (A1-C2)
  • Real-life scenario practice
  • Unlimited conversations
  • In-app translation
  • JLPT level preparation
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

CodeCityApp

Features
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CodeCity turns coding practice into a living city that grows as you learn. Practice Python, JavaScript, terminal commands, Bash, AI concepts, interview prep, and more through bite-sized challenges, guided mastery paths, and real-time feedback. Solve practical coding challenges, follow structured skill paths from beginner to advanced, and get help from ARIA, an AI coding mentor. Track XP, streaks, certifications, and progress as you build real developer skills. CodeCity is built for self-directed learners, students, bootcamps, and schools that want coding practice to feel active, visual, and motivating. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loqal4 screens
CodeCityApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CodeCityApp at none against Loqal's shown. CodeCityApp also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Loqal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 CodeCityApp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loqal ships an update every 2 days, CodeCityApp every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Loqal versus CodeCityApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoqalCodeCityApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB30 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSorato Inc.michael clarke

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loqal

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

CodeCityApp

Subscriptions4
  • CodeCity Pro — Monthly$15.001 Month
  • CodeCity Career — Monthly$29.001 Month
  • CodeCity Pro — Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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  • CodeCity Career — Annual$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Loqal free?
Loqal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeCityApp free?
CodeCityApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loqal or CodeCityApp have ads?
Loqal shows ads; CodeCityApp does not.
Which is updated more often, Loqal or CodeCityApp?
Loqal ships an update every 2 days, and CodeCityApp every 6 weeks. Most recently, Loqal was updated on November 9, 2026 and CodeCityApp on November 9, 2026.

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