Comparison

Lingdow vs Riffluent

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

About

Riffluent

Features
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Riffluent trains your English listening with real YouTube videos. Instead of slow, scripted textbook audio, you practice with real people speaking at real speed. Videos play via the official YouTube embedded player. How you train - Daily session: hand-picked sentences worth learning, refreshed every day - Listen to one sentence at natural speed, then fill in the words you hear - Stuck? Get a first-letter hint β€” or let the answer reveal itself - Every completed sentence becomes a review card with a translation - In Loop, repeat a clip until it truly sticks See your consistency - Set a daily goal, track completed sentences and streaks - Look back on a calendar of your learning and watch your level grow No sign-up required β€” start right away. Video playback uses the YouTube embedded player and is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC.

Screenshots

Lingdow4 screens
Riffluent4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Lingdow versus Riffluent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingdowRiffluent
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer威园 ηŽ‹Byeonghan Baek

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

Riffluent

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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