Comparison

LangBook vs Lingevo Library

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

Head to head
About

LangBook

Features
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Build your Japanese writing habit, one sentence at a time. This app helps you practice Japanese through daily journaling, AI feedback, vocabulary review, and flashcards. Write about your feelings, your day, or a guided topic, then receive feedback on grammar, vocabulary, expression, and natural flow. It is designed for learners who want to write more Japanese, build confidence, and make Japanese study part of their daily routine. ■ Japanese journal Write freely about your day or choose a guided topic when you are not sure what to write. Start small with just one sentence a day. ■ AI feedback Get clear feedback on grammar, vocabulary, expression, and natural flow. The AI helps you make your Japanese sound more natural and easier to understand. ■ Track your progress See your score, study streak, learning time, and skill balance. Visual progress helps you stay motivated. ■ Vocabulary and flashcards Save important words and review them with flashcards. Practice forgotten words and turn them into usable vocabulary. ■ Recommended for: ・Learners who want to write a Japanese diary ・Students who want to improve Japanese writing ・People looking for AI Japanese correction ・Learners who want to practice Japanese grammar and vocabulary ・Anyone who wants to study Japanese every day ・Students who want to review words with flashcards One sentence a day can become tomorrow’s confidence. Start writing in Japanese today. Some AI features require a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacyenglsih.bridra.net

About

Lingevo Library

Features
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Read classic novels at exactly your English level, with word and grammar help built into every page. Lingevo Library turns public-domain masterpieces into graded readers for Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced learners. Pick a level, open a story and read: tap any word for a definition in context, and see the grammar behind the most interesting phrases explained like a teacher would. HOW IT HELPS YOU LEARN • Three clear levels: every classic is adapted to match your English, so it is challenging without being discouraging • Tap any word: look it up instantly, then save it to your flashcards • Grammar in context: highlighted phrases show tenses, structures and idioms as the author actually uses them. Long-press to save the ones you want to remember • Spaced-repetition flashcards: the words you saved come back at just the right time • Your progress, your way: reading streaks, Ledger badges, themes and reading fonts you can change anytime FROM ALICE TO DRACULA Wonderland, Treasure Island, Jane Eyre, Jekyll and Hyde, Dorian Gray, Dracula, Frankenstein and many more, with new books added every month. READ ANYWHERE Every book is built into the app, so there is nothing to download and it works fully offline. The app speaks English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese. FREE TO START Read 12 classics free, four at every level, including three spooky favourites for Halloween: The Canterville Ghost, Dracula and Frankenstein. Lingevo Library Pro unlocks the whole library and removes ads. Good practice for anyone building reading skills for English exams, or simply reading for the love of it. Download Lingevo Library and let a great story do the teaching. TERMS & PRIVACY By downloading or using Lingevo Library, you agree to our standard terms. This application strictly adheres to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LangBook4 screens
Lingevo Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LangBook at none against Lingevo Library's shown. LangBook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. LangBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lingevo Library sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LangBook ships an update weekly, Lingevo Library fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LangBook versus Lingevo Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLangBookLingevo Library
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB120 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKOSUKE NAKASONOPaul Maxwell

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LangBook

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$4.991 Month
  • Plus$11.991 Month
2 purchases

Lingevo Library

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual Support$12.991 Year

Questions

Is LangBook free?
LangBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingevo Library free?
Lingevo Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LangBook or Lingevo Library have ads?
Lingevo Library shows ads; LangBook does not.
Which is updated more often, LangBook or Lingevo Library?
LangBook ships an update weekly, and Lingevo Library fortnightly. Most recently, LangBook was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lingevo Library on October 28, 2026.

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