Comparison

Guru vs Lingple

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

Head to head
About

Guru

This app helps students import existing flashcard decks, review them using an AI-powered spaced repetition system, and even generate new cards from PDFs and notes. It includes a study lock feature to minimize distractions during review sessions.

Highlights
  • Import existing flashcard decks
  • AI-powered spaced repetition (FSRS)
  • Generate flashcards from PDFs and notes
  • Study Lock to block distracting apps
  • Controller support for reviews
  • Organized deck management
Features
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Guru imports your Anki decks (.apkg and .colpkg) with cards, media, sub-decks and scheduling state intact, then reviews them on iPhone and iPad with the FSRS scheduler, online or offline. Open a deck straight from Files, AirDrop, Safari downloads or the share sheet. Importing and daily review are free for up to 5 decks. Pro unlocks card editing, cross-device sync, Study Lock and unlimited decks: US$4.99/month after a 3-day free trial, US$39.99/year, or US$24.99 once for Lifetime (includes 5,000 AI credits). Requires iOS 17 or later. ■ Import your decks ・.apkg and .colpkg packages, including large shared decks with tens of thousands of cards ・Cards, cloze deletions, images, audio, sub-decks and scheduling state come through ・Browse the deck tree before you start reviewing ■ Review with FSRS ・Study cards when they are due, with Again, Hard, Good and Easy ratings ・One card per note per day, so cloze siblings don't stack up ・Cram Mode before exams without rebuilding your deck ■ Turn material into cards ・Create draft cards from PDFs, notes and lectures with AI credits ・Review and edit generated cards before studying ・Image occlusion cards for diagrams and anatomy ■ Stay focused ・Study Lock (optional) shields selected distracting apps until today's review is done ・Review with touch, gestures, or a paired game controller ・Built for fast daily sessions on iPhone and iPad ■ Export and sync ・Every deck exports back to a standard .apkg ・Pro syncs decks, cards and review progress with the GuruOwl web app ■ Pro access Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or the one-time Lifetime unlock. AI card generation uses credits. Subscriptions can be cancelled any time in App Store settings. Guru is an independent app and is not affiliated with Anki, AnkiMobile or AnkiWeb. ■ Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://guruowl.com/app/privacy

About

Lingple

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Lingple is an iPhone app for subtitle-first language study. Import local audio or video, follow along with synced subtitle cues, and keep your study flow focused with repeat, speed, and masking controls. When your media needs more work, Lingple lets you generate subtitles, translate subtitle tracks, and edit cue text without leaving the app. Highlights - Study with synced subtitles - View subtitles in two languages at once - Repeat, slow down, and mask lines - Generate subtitles on device - Translate subtitles into another language - Edit subtitle cues quickly - Manage local media and optional YouTube link imports Monetization - The app is free to use, with ads and an optional Pro lifetime upgrade for heavier subtitle workflows. - Pro removes subtitle action limits and expands subtitle generation and translation access.

Screenshots

Guru4 screens
Lingple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Guru at none against Lingple's shown. Lingple's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Guru sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Lingple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guru ships an update every 3 days, Lingple daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Guru versus Lingple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuruLingple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB30 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer剑 肖changjun lee

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Guru

Subscriptions3
  • Flashcard Guru Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Flashcard Guru Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Flashcard Guru Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 500 AI Credits$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
1 purchases

Lingple

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Guru free?
Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingple free?
Lingple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guru or Lingple have ads?
Lingple shows ads; Guru does not.
Which is updated more often, Guru or Lingple?
Guru ships an update every 3 days, and Lingple daily. Most recently, Guru was updated on October 8, 2026 and Lingple on October 3, 2026.

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