Comparison

Jieng Lingua vs LearnRoots

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

Head to head
About

Jieng Lingua

Features
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Learn the Jieng language anytime, anywhere with Jieng Lingua, the ultimate app for language learners and Jieng cultural enthusiasts. Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to improve your skills, Jieng Lingua makes learning fun, interactive, and effective. Features: - Interactive Lessons: Step-by-step lessons designed to teach vocabulary, grammar, and conversational phrases. - Audio Pronunciation: Listen and repeat to perfect your Jieng pronunciation. - Quizzes & Exercises: Test your skills with interactive quizzes to reinforce learning. - Cultural Insights: Learn about Jieng traditions, culture, and history while improving your language. - Offline Access: Download lessons and practice anywhere, anytime. - Subscription Options: Unlock premium content with monthly or yearly subscriptions for full access to lessons, quizzes, and exclusive content. Why Jieng Lingua? - Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners. - Focused on real-world conversations and vocabulary. - Engaging interface designed for daily practice. - Regular updates with new lessons and exercises. - Start learning Jieng today and connect with the language, culture, and people in a meaningful way! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LearnRoots

This app is designed for children of immigrants who grew up hearing a language at home but never learned to speak it. It teaches languages through real-life scenarios and cultural context, focusing on African languages and others like Dari, Farsi, Samoan, Tagalog, and Bahasa Indonesia.

Highlights
  • Designed for children of immigrants
  • Teaches languages through real-life scenarios
  • Focuses on ethnic languages
  • Includes cultural context
  • RootsLocal feature for authentic pronunciation
Features
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The World's First App Built For Children of Immigrants. Every major language app was built for tourists and business travelers. None of them were built for you the kid who grew up hearing a language at home but never learned to speak it back. Roots walks you through your own history, not a textbook's. Start with an ordinary day lived in your language: wake up, walk to the spring, learn the words exactly where they're used. Answer real questions about what you just lived through. We're the only app in the world that teaches African languages properly Acholi, Igbo, Yoruba, Dinka, Kinyarwanda, Somali. And our reach goes further still, from Dari and Farsi to Samoan, Tagalog, and Bahasa Indonesia. Learning French or Brazilian Portuguese? Our RootsLocal feature teaches you to sound like you're actually from Marseille or Rio, not like a textbook. Built for children of immigrants. Built for you.

Screenshots

Jieng Lingua4 screens
LearnRoots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LearnRoots at none against Jieng Lingua's 4. LearnRoots also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). 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. Jieng Lingua sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. LearnRoots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jieng Lingua ships an update every 2 months, LearnRoots every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Jieng Lingua versus LearnRoots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJieng LinguaLearnRoots
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB240 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMacuei YolDANIEL ISHIMWE NGABO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Jieng Lingua

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Family Value Plan7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Annually - Save More Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Family Value Plan – Up to 5 members7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

LearnRoots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jieng Lingua free?
Jieng Lingua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LearnRoots free?
LearnRoots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jieng Lingua or LearnRoots have ads?
Neither Jieng Lingua nor LearnRoots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jieng Lingua or LearnRoots?
Jieng Lingua ships an update every 2 months, and LearnRoots every 3 days. Most recently, Jieng Lingua was updated on October 31, 2026 and LearnRoots on October 31, 2026.

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