Comparison

Stories vs LingoBlend

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

Head to head
About

Stories

Learn languages by reading engaging stories and news articles tailored to your level. Instantly translate words, save them for review with smart flashcards, and get help from an AI tutor for grammar and vocabulary practice. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with no ads.

Highlights
  • 1000+ graded stories
  • Instant word translation
  • Smart flashcards
  • AI tutor for grammar
  • Daily news articles
  • Listening mode
  • Verb conjugation practice
Features
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Learn languages by reading stories you actually enjoy, then turn what you read into vocabulary you remember. Story Languages helps you learn naturally through 1,000+ graded stories and daily news across 9 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Read at your level from beginner to fluent, explore classic literature, and practice with fresh real-world content. How it works: Read a story at your level. Tap any word for instant translation and pronunciation. Save new words in one tap. Review them later with smart flashcards and spaced repetition. Need help while you read? Your built-in AI tutor explains grammar, translates phrases in context, and quizzes you on saved vocabulary based on what you’re reading. Story Languages includes: - Graded stories across 4 difficulty levels - Daily news for quick, real-world reading practice - Instant word and phrase translation in context - Smart flashcards for long-term retention - AI tutor for grammar, explanations, and quizzes - Interactive verb conjugation practice - Listening mode for reading and audio practice - Streaks, word tracking, and recall progress - Dark mode, RTL support, and a clean, distraction-free design - No ads, no clutter If you want a language learning app built around real reading, vocabulary growth, and everyday practice, Story Languages gives you everything in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://storylanguages.com/privacy

About

LingoBlend

Features
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Learn a language by reading what you actually want to read. LingoBlend takes any text — a news article, a blog post, a book chapter — and blends your target language into it. You control how much with a slider: a light 10% sprinkle as a beginner, up to 80% as you advance. Every blended word is tappable: see its meaning and grammar, save it in one tap, and let spaced repetition do the rest. No isolated flashcard decks. No made-up example sentences. Just content you love, gradually turning into the language you're learning. BLEND YOUR READING • Smart Blend — AI picks the most useful words and translates them with correct grammar and context • Basic Blend — simple word-by-word blending, unlimited and free • Tap any highlighted word for its meaning and grammar notes ("past tense, first person") and save it • Kindle-style paginated reader with bookmarks and progress tracking SAVE WORDS FROM ANYWHERE • Select text in any app and share it to LingoBlend — translated and saved instantly • Right-click any word on any website with the Chrome extension • Scan menus, signs, and book pages with your camera (OCR) • Import CSV, text, or Anki-formatted lists, or browse 800+ word packs across 25 categories PRACTICE THAT PLANS ITSELF Five games powered by Anki-style spaced repetition — each word comes back right before you'd forget it: • Flashcards with pronunciation audio (Recognition, Recall & Immersive modes) • Matching, Fill in the Blank, Listening Quiz, and Word Quiz • Plus Word Story (Pro) — AI writes a short story from YOUR saved words, read or listen, then take a 5-question comprehension quiz READ GRADED STORIES Stories written entirely in your target language, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2). Tap any word for an instant translation. REMEMBER MORE • Attach an image to any word — dual-coding research shows pictures make recall dramatically stronger • Add personal memory tricks to any word • Word of the Day with example sentences and fun facts • Daily goals, streaks, and detailed stats for games and reading time 17 LANGUAGES, ANY DIRECTION English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian, Finnish, Indonesian, Turkish, Serbian, and Dutch. Learn any of them from any other — 272 combinations. FREE & PRO Free forever: unlimited word saving, unlimited Basic Blends, all five games with spaced repetition, A1–A2 stories, plus 3 Smart Blends, 3 photo imports, and 3 list imports every month. Pro unlocks unlimited Smart Blends, the Word Story game, all story levels, verb conjugation tables, blending from files and URLs, and unlimited imports. Built on real research: comprehensible input, the diglot weave technique, and spaced repetition. Start today — your first blend is just a paste away. Terms of Use: https://lingoblend.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://lingoblend.app/privacy

Screenshots

Stories4 screens
LingoBlend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stories at every 4 days against LingoBlend's every 10 days. On price, ads, 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. Stories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LingoBlend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stories ships an update every 4 days, LingoBlend every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stories versus LingoBlend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoriesLingoBlend
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFatih DemirciNikola Artukov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stories

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.901 Year
2 purchases

LingoBlend

Subscriptions2
  • LingoBlend Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • LingoBlend Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Stories free?
Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoBlend free?
LingoBlend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stories or LingoBlend have ads?
Neither Stories nor LingoBlend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stories or LingoBlend?
Stories ships an update every 4 days, and LingoBlend every 10 days. Most recently, Stories was updated on September 29, 2026 and LingoBlend on September 18, 2026.

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