Comparison

Loqal vs Language First

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

Head to head
About

Loqal

This app immerses you in real-life conversations to build speaking confidence from day one. Instead of memorizing, you practice responding aloud in various scenarios, receiving immediate feedback to truly speak a new language.

Highlights
  • Simulated real-life conversations
  • Respond aloud in scenarios
  • Immediate spoken feedback
  • Support for 150+ languages
  • Structured courses for 10 languages
  • Built-in translation assistance
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

Language First

Features
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Build real English exam skills with focused practice and clear, honest feedback. Language First gives you everything you need to prepare for the exam in one calm, well-made app, and it tells you where you stand with indicative band scores to guide your study. Practice all four skills Work through tests across Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Listen to real audio, read full passages, prepare and type your essays, and speak your answers out loud. Every skill has its own dedicated tests so you can put your time where you need it most. Indicative AI band scores on Writing and Speaking Submit a Writing task and get an indicative band estimate with feedback in minutes. Record a Speaking answer and get feedback on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. These scores are estimated by AI to guide your practice. They are indicative only, not official results, and they help you see your progress and fix the gaps before exam day. Full mock tests Sit complete mock tests across all four skills under timed, exam-style conditions. Get used to the pace and pressure of the real thing so nothing surprises you on the day. Vocabulary and pronunciation games Learn faster with quick, playful games that build the vocabulary and pronunciation the exam rewards. A daily challenge and a streak keep you coming back, and a one-tap "Surprise me" drops you straight into a random game when you have five minutes spare. Track your progress See your best overall band, your latest score per skill, your streak, and your XP at a glance. Watch your numbers climb as you practise and always know what to work on next. Explore the app, upgrade when you are ready Browse the learning experience before upgrading. Premium unlocks: all practice tests in every skill, all full mock tests, AI band scores on every Writing and Speaking test, and every vocabulary and pronunciation game. A note on independence Language First is an independent study app. Language First is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to IELTS, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, the British Council, or IDP Education. The IELTS name is used only to describe the exam this app helps you prepare for. Every band score in the app is an indicative practice estimate produced by AI. It is not an official IELTS result and does not guarantee or predict the score you will receive in a real exam. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://language-first.com/privacy

Screenshots

Loqal4 screens
Language First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Language First at none against Loqal's shown. Language First also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Loqal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). 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 $9.99 per month and Language First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loqal ships an update every 2 days, Language First fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Loqal versus Language First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoqalLanguage First
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB99 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSorato Inc.Syed Shabaz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loqal

Subscriptions2
  • Loqal Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Loqal Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Language First

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Months$79.993 Months
  • Premium 12 Months$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Loqal free?
Loqal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Language First free?
Language First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loqal or Language First have ads?
Loqal shows ads; Language First does not.
Which is updated more often, Loqal or Language First?
Loqal ships an update every 2 days, and Language First fortnightly. Most recently, Loqal was updated on October 18, 2026 and Language First on October 25, 2026.

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