Comparison

Lingofable vs Lokia

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

Head to head
About

Lingofable

Learn languages by reading engaging stories tailored to your proficiency level. Tap words for instant definitions and track your vocabulary growth. Enjoy audio narration and offline access to over 1,000 fables.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-translate definitions
  • Adaptive story difficulty
  • Personalized vocabulary tracking
  • Audio narration
  • Offline reading
  • Reading streaks and goals
Features
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Learn languages naturally through stories you actually want to read, from fantasy & sci-fi to r/AmITheJerk-style Reddit threads. Lingofable helps you build real fluency faster by reading engaging stories matched to your level. Instead of dull textbooks and confusing native novels, Lingofable delivers 1,000+ compelling fables that teach you words in context — the way languages are meant to be learned. HOW IT WORKS Every story is carefully matched to your proficiency level using the internationally recognized CEFR framework. As you read, tap any word to see its meaning instantly. Lingofable tracks which words you know and which you're still learning, building a personalized vocabulary over time. Start with simple tales and watch your comprehension grow. The more you read, the more words you absorb — naturally and effortlessly. FEATURES • Tap-to-translate: Tap any word for instant definitions and examples • Adaptive difficulty: Stories matched to your exact reading level, adjusting as you improve • Reading streaks & goals: Set weekly targets and build a daily reading habit • Progress insights: Track words learned, stories completed, and your CEFR level over time • Audio narration: Listen along at adjustable speeds to improve pronunciation and listening skills • Smart vocabulary tracking: See every word you've encountered, how often, and how well you know it • Offline reading: Download stories to read anywhere, anytime • Accessibility: OpenDyslexic font option and customizable text sizes WHY STORIES? Research shows that comprehensible input (reading material you can mostly understand with just enough new words) is the most effective way to acquire a language. Lingofable puts this science into practice with stories crafted for every level. LINGOFABLE PRO Reach fluency faster with: • Unlimited access to 1,000+ fables • Audio narration for every fable • Offline reading anytime, anywhere • Exclusive reading themes & fonts Whether you're a beginner picking up your first words or an intermediate learner looking to break through to fluency, Lingofable turns reading time into real progress. Start your first story today! Questions about Lingofable? Please reach out to us at team@lingofable.com Privacy policy: https://lingofable.com/privacy Terms of service: https://lingofable.com/terms

About

Lokia

Features
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Learn languages naturally with real content. Lokia turns the videos you enjoy into interactive language-learning experiences. Watch authentic content, understand unfamiliar words in context, save useful vocabulary, and review it at the right time. LEARN THROUGH CONTEXT Discover words and expressions inside real sentences instead of memorizing isolated vocabulary lists. TAP TO UNDERSTAND Tap a word or phrase in the subtitles to instantly understand what it means in context. BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY Save useful words and expressions as you discover them and build a vocabulary that reflects what you actually watch. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Lokia uses intelligent spaced repetition to schedule reviews when they matter most, helping you retain vocabulary over the long term. CONTENT ADAPTED TO YOU Choose your language, level, and interests to discover content that matches what you enjoy and what you can understand. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review your vocabulary, practice with flashcards, and see your knowledge grow over time. Whether you're learning English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, or another language, Lokia helps turn your screen time into learning time. Learn from context. Build vocabulary. Remember it for longer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lokia-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

Lingofable4 screens
Lokia4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lingofable and Lokia are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Lingofable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Lokia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Lingofable versus Lokia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingofableLokia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB57 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSimon IlincevLOUIS AUGUSTE FRANCOIS JARRIER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lingofable

Subscriptions2
  • Lingofable Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Lingofable Pro - Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Lokia

Subscriptions2
  • Lokia Premium$9.991 Month
  • Lokia Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Lingofable free?
Lingofable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lokia free?
Lokia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lingofable or Lokia have ads?
Both Lingofable and Lokia show ads.

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