Glyph vs LingoLite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glyph
Learn to read and write diverse alphabets and scripts from around the world. This app focuses solely on character recognition and writing, offering interactive exercises and a smart repetition system to aid memorization. It's ideal for beginners looking to grasp new writing systems before diving into language learning.
- Learn exotic alphabets and writing systems
- Focuses exclusively on writing, not language
- Interactive drawing and character recognition exercises
- Spaced repetition system (SRS) for retention
- Track progress and earn XP
- Offline learning mode
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Discover the fascinating world of exotic alphabets and writing systems! Glyph is an app designed specifically for learning writing systems, not languages themselves. Want to learn to read and write Japanese hiragana, Korean hangul, Arabic script, the Georgian alphabet, or the vertical Manchu script? Glyph will help you master each character from scratch. Available writing systems: - Amharic (Ge'ez alphabet) - Japanese (hiragana, katakana) - Korean (Hangul) - Arabic - Inuktitut (Canadian syllabics) - Tamazight (Neo-Tifinagh) - Georgian (Mkhedruli alphabet) - Ukrainian (Cyrillic) - Greek - Manchu (the vertical script of the Qing dynasty) - More interesting scripts coming soon! Why Glyph? Unlike typical language apps, Glyph focuses exclusively on learning writing. You don't need to learn grammar or vocabulary—you focus on recognizing and writing characters. It's the perfect first step before learning a language! Glyph places a special emphasis on writing systems of less popular languages for which there is a lack of easily accessible and engaging educational materials. From the Canadian Inuktitut syllabics, through Berber Tifinagh, to the vertical Manchu script that once recorded the archives of an entire empire—you'll find courses here that practically no one else offers. Where no speech synthesizer exists (Tamazight, Manchu), the pronunciation was recorded by real human voices. Five types of exercises: - Drawing - draw characters with your finger and get instant feedback - From phonetics to characters - see the romanization and find the symbol - From characters to phonetics - recognize the character and match the pronunciation - Matching - pair characters with their sounds - Word writing - build real words character by character, top-to-bottom in vertical scripts! Smart learning: - The repetition system (SRS) ensures that knowledge is retained - Sections allow you to gradually master characters - Section guides and fun facts bring each script's history to life - Track your progress and unlock new levels Motivation: - Earn XP points - Maintain your daily streak - Track your progress in each section Glyph Pro: - Dark theme - Animation speed adjustment - More features coming soon! Offline mode: Learn anywhere without an internet connection. Download Glyph and discover that learning the alphabet can be fascinating! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LingoLite
This app provides a seamless browser experience for language learning websites, featuring built-in ad-blocking to eliminate distractions. It enhances vocabulary with smart flashcards and offers a smooth, native-like interface for an uninterrupted learning journey.
- Ad-blocking for learning sites
- Smart flashcards for vocabulary
- Smooth, native-feeling experience
- Customizable background and icons (premium)
- No banner ads (premium)
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LingoLite is a simple browser for language learning websites with built-in ad-blocking so you can learn without interruptions. • Learn languages through your favorite courses without annoying ads. • Improve your vocabulary through smart flash cards. • Enjoy a smooth, native-feeling experience. Get LingoLite today and start learning new languages right away! Premium Features: no banner ads, custom image background, custom app icons. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glyph at 100% against LingoLite's 56%. Glyph also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). LingoLite's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Glyph sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LingoLite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Glyph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoLite has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Glyph's written reviews are positive against 56% of LingoLite's.
Glyph ships an update every 3 days, LingoLite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glyph | LingoLite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (55 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Patryk Bozek | Simon Zvara |
Customer experience
Glyph
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In-app purchases
Glyph
- Glyph Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Glyph Pro - Annual$22.991 Year
- Glyph Pro$59.99
LingoLite
- LingoLite Premium Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- LingoLite Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- LingoLite Premium Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
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- LingoLite Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- LingoLite Premium Lifetime$5.99





