Comparison

LingoNami vs Parlance

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

Head to head
About

LingoNami

Features
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LingoNami — Learn Languages the Birkenbihl Way Most language apps start with grammar. LingoNami starts with understanding. Inspired by Vera F. Birkenbihl’s language-learning approach, LingoNami helps you learn 57 languages with 130+ AI voice dialects by decoding real content, listening actively and passively, and practicing speech with AI feedback. No grammar tables. No rote memorization. Understand first. Speak next. HOW LINGONAMI WORKS Decode See a precise word-for-word translation below the foreign text. This helps you understand sentence structure without stopping to analyze grammar. Active Listening Listen sentence by sentence while reading the decoding. Connect meaning, sound, and rhythm. Passive Listening Loop lesson audio in the background and keep the language familiar between active sessions. Active Speaking Repeat sentences, record your voice, and receive AI pronunciation feedback word by word. CORE FEATURES • AI Decoding Engine Import PDFs, books, online video links, text, or audio and turn them into word-for-word decoded lessons. • AI Voice Coach Practice guided conversations with an adaptive AI tutor. • 130+ AI Voice Dialects Listen to localized voices and accents for more authentic exposure. • Pronunciation Scoring Get feedback on accuracy, fluency, and completeness. • Smart Review Review complete sentences with spaced repetition instead of isolated flashcards. • Automatic Romanization Use Romaji, Pinyin, and transliteration support for 20+ scripts. • Offline Playback & Tracking Cache audio locally, track streaks, and organize your lessons. WHO IS LINGONAMI FOR? LingoNami is for learners who want to understand real language, not just tap through exercises. Use it for travel, career, study, family, or reconnecting with a language you already started learning. Questions? support@lingonami.com Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicyurl.com/lingonami/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Supported Languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh.

About

Parlance

Practice real spoken conversations on topics that interest you with an AI tutor. Receive instant, detailed feedback on fluency, grammar, and vocabulary after each session. Track your progress and improve your language skills effectively.

Highlights
  • AI-powered conversation practice
  • Instant feedback on fluency
  • Grammar and vocabulary analysis
  • Progress tracking
  • Multiple supported languages
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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Flashcards won't make you fluent. Conversations will. Practice real spoken conversations about the topics that interest you, and get instant feedback after every session. HOW IT WORKS · Speak - Start a conversation on any topic, from ordering coffee to debating your weekend plans. Your AI tutor adapts to your level and keeps the conversation natural. · Debrief - After each session, get a clear breakdown of your fluency, grammar, and vocabulary - what you got right, and what to work on next. · Improve - Track your progress over time. See your recurring weak spots (past tense? subjunctive? ser vs. estar?) fade as you keep practicing. WHY PARLANCE · Gain real conversational skills about the topics that matter to you · Instant, detailed feedback after every session · Progress tracking that shows what's actually improving · For anyone with a little foundation, from rusty to fluent · No judgment, ever - ask for help as often as you need SUPPORTED LANGUAGES English · Spanish · French · German · Italian · Portuguese · Japanese · Korean · Arabic Whether you're brushing up before a trip, reconnecting with family roots, or finally getting serious about fluency, Parlance gets you talking - today. Free 7-day trial. Cancel anytime.

Screenshots

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Parlance3 screens

Verdict

The call

LingoNami and Parlance are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. LingoNami sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Parlance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LingoNami versus Parlance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoNamiParlance
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph FreukesNorthstar Apps LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LingoNami

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$11.991 Month
One-time5
  • 25k credits2 variants$3.99
  • 75k credits$8.99
  • 75k credits$11.99
Show 2 more
  • 200k credits$19.99
  • 200k credits$24.99
2 purchases

Parlance

Subscriptions2
  • monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is LingoNami free?
LingoNami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parlance free?
Parlance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LingoNami or Parlance have ads?
Neither LingoNami nor Parlance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingoNami or Parlance?
LingoNami ships an update every 9 days, and Parlance every 9 days. Most recently, LingoNami was updated on July 23, 2026 and Parlance on September 8, 2026.

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