Lingple vs ListenBack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ListenBack
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An AI-powered audio player built for English learners. Import your favorite podcasts, listening materials, or any English audio as MP3. High-accuracy AI (Whisper) transcribes speech on-device so you can read along and catch every word you missed. โ Advanced Loop Playback A-B repeat to loop tricky sections Speed control from 0.5x to 3.0x (pitch preserved) Waveform display for visual navigation Bookmarks to mark & jump to key moments Single track loop โ AI Transcription [Pro] High-accuracy Whisper model, fully on-device No internet required after initial model download Auto-scrolling text synced to playback position Tap any line to jump to that moment Export as TXT or SRT โ Shadowing Practice [Pro] Auto-loop by sentence from transcription Record your voice with the microphone AI transcribes your speech and compares to the original Accuracy score to track your progress Highlighted diff shows matched and missed words Practice history to keep you motivated โ Exam Hall Mode [Pro] Recreates how hard it is to follow audio played through a poor-quality speaker in a large room. Practice with distant, muffled, echoing audio Three levels: Light, Medium and Strong Only the audio itself is degraded, as with poor playback equipment Transcription and shadowing scores are not affected Works with speed control and A-B repeat โ Fill-in-the-Blank Practice [Pro] Turns your transcript into fill-in-the-blank questions so you can write what you hear and check it. Answer by typing or with 4 choices Blanks: Fewer, Standard or More Blank length: 1, 2 or 3 words in a row Listen loops the part of the audio for each question Each word of your answer is checked Retry only the blanks you missed โ Free Features File import & full playback controls Waveform display, A-B repeat, bookmarks Speed control & loop playback โ Pro Upgrade (one-time purchase) AI transcription Shadowing practice Fill-in-the-blank practice Exam Hall Mode Text export Family Sharing works Perfect for TOEFL prep, IELTS study, podcast learning, audiobook comprehension, pronunciation practice, and any English listening training.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ListenBack at none against Lingple's shown. Lingple's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Lingple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ListenBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lingple ships an update daily, ListenBack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lingple | ListenBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | changjun lee | kou works |
In-app purchases
Lingple
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
ListenBack
- ListenBack Pro$2.99









