Comparison

Lingdow vs iconRead

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

Head to head
About

Lingdow

Features
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Lingdow transforms YouTube into your personal English classroom. Watch real-world videos with intelligent subtitle support and powerful learning tools designed to accelerate your language journey. SMART SUBTITLE EXPERIENCE โ€ข Dual subtitles with instant translation in your native language โ€ข Tap any word for detailed definitions, pronunciation, and examples โ€ข AI-powered transcription for videos without subtitles โ€ข Search across all subtitles to find exactly what you need ACTIVE LEARNING TOOLS โ€ข Shadow Reading โ€” Practice pronunciation by recording and comparing your voice โ€ข Writing Practice โ€” Strengthen your skills through guided exercises โ€ข AI Video Summary โ€” Get key takeaways in your native language โ€ข Save words and sentences for review anytime PERSONALIZED FOR YOU โ€ข Support for multiple native languages โ€ข Curated video channels across different topics and levels โ€ข Track your watch history and favorite videos โ€ข Flexible playback speed control SUBSCRIPTION PLANS โ€ข Free: Browse videos and basic subtitle features โ€ข Pro: AI transcription, shadow reading, writing practice, unlimited saved words โ€ข Max: Everything in Pro plus AI-powered translation engine Start your English learning journey with Lingdow โ€” where real content meets smart technology. Terms of Use: https://lingdow.cn/terms Privacy Policy: https://lingdow.cn/privacy

About

iconRead

Features
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Help kids and foreign language learners to learn English, by playing Youtube videos with Karaoke style syncing subtitles and showing words' meanings in sliding small pictures (icons, hence the name iconRead, pronounced as "I can read!"). This app turns usual English Youtube videos and English texts into an immersive language learning experience.

Screenshots

Lingdow4 screens
iconRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iconRead at none against Lingdow's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Lingdow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iconRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Lingdow versus iconRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingdowiconRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerๅจๅ›ญ ็Ž‹Jun Ouyang

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lingdow

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Max Monthly3 variants$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 variants$14.991 Year
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  • Max Yearly2 variants$29.991 Year
None

iconRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lingdow free?
Lingdow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iconRead free?
iconRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lingdow or iconRead have ads?
Neither Lingdow nor iconRead shows ads.

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