Comparison

MovieTalk Speaking vs LingPal

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

Head to head
About

MovieTalk Speaking

Features
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Speak the line. Hear the app respond. Build a habit that finally changes the way you speak English. MovieTalk turns short movie clips into bite-sized speaking lessons. Each clip shows the English line and its subtitles in up to three other languages, then hands you a microphone and listens while you say the line back. This speak-and-respond loop is patented in the US and Korea, and it's the heart of what makes MovieTalk different. =============================== WHY MOVIETALK WORKS =============================== - You don't just watch. You SPEAK every line, out loud, in your own voice. - The app reacts to what you say and moves you forward. - Movies stay short. Lessons stay daily. The habit does the work. =============================== TWO BUILT-IN MOVIES + UNLIMITED IMPORTS =============================== MovieTalk ships with two full movies ready to go. Want more? Import any movie you like. Drop an MP4 plus an English subtitle file and the app slices it into clips automatically. Then translate the subtitles into the languages you study. - 2 built-in movies (956 + 1,466 clips) - Import unlimited additional movies (MP4 best, MOV supported) - Auto-split into one clip per subtitle line - Translate subtitles into many languages (iOS 18+) =============================== FEATURES =============================== SPEAK MODE - Patented speak-and-respond loop (US and KR) - Recognition in your chosen language - Repeat any line as many times as you want 10 HANDS-FREE LISTENING MODES - Video only, TTS only, or paired loops - Chapter / Full: TTS to Video and Video to TTS - Roll Play: see the text, then speak - Repeat count and inter-clip delay in Settings READING MODE - Speak History: every line you've practiced - English list of all quotes for the current movie - Subtitle list in your preferred language - Built-in instructions in your phone's language THREE-LANGUAGE SUBTITLES - Pick any combination of subtitle lanes A / B / C - Choose which language drives TTS voice - Adjustable speaking level (rate and pitch) TV / LIST VIEW - Browse every sentence in a tappable list - Jump 16 sentences at a time with chapter arrows - Toggle TTS after each clip MOVIE TOOLS - Rename, Edit Subtitles, Share, Backup (.zip), Restore from Backup - Backups work with Files, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, email - Reinstall and restore: your library comes back =============================== FIRST LAUNCH =============================== The first time you open MovieTalk, it downloads its built-in clips (about 90 MB) from Apple's CDN. Future updates ship code only, so they stay tiny. Internet required for the first download and for subtitle translation. Just reopen the app if it fails. =============================== PERMISSIONS =============================== Microphone + Speech Recognition: needed for the speak-and-respond loop. Tap Allow when iOS asks. =============================== REMOVE ADS (OPTIONAL) =============================== One-time purchase. Hides the banner and skips the full-screen ad after closing TV, Listening, Reading, and Movies dialogs. Help and App Settings are always ad-free. "Restore Purchase" works if you reinstall. =============================== THE MOVIETALK HABIT =============================== Five minutes a day is enough. Watch a clip. Read the subtitle. Speak the line. Let the app react. Do it again tomorrow. That's the habit, and it's the thing that finally changes how you speak English. Start with the two built-in movies. Add your favorites later. Speak every day. See all our apps and content at movietalktv.com.

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LingPal

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Learn Japanese, Korean, French, or English—and practice using what you learn. LingPal brings together short lessons, speaking practice, and AI conversations to help you turn new words into something you can say. Whether you’re starting with Japanese kana, building everyday vocabulary, or returning to a language you’ve studied before, choose your next lesson and keep going. BUILD A FOUNDATION, ONE LESSON AT A TIME • Follow structured courses with beginner, intermediate, and advanced content. • Learn vocabulary, grammar, and useful expressions through interactive exercises. • Practice listening, matching, sentence building, and fill-in-the-blank questions. PRACTICE OUT LOUD • Listen to words and sentences, record yourself, and check pronunciation feedback. • Rehearse everyday situations, from ordering a drink to checking in at a hotel. • Take turns with an AI conversation partner in the language you’re learning. MAKE YOUR MISTAKES PART OF YOUR PROGRESS • Return to incorrect answers and practice the material that needs another try. • Use daily review and focused exercises for grammar, listening, pronunciation, writing, and speaking. • Track completed lessons, XP, and your learning streak. GET STARTED WITH JAPANESE CHARACTERS • Practice hiragana and katakana in guided lessons. • Follow stroke-order demonstrations and try writing kana yourself. Choose a language. Listen, speak, and review. Start your next lesson with LingPal. SUBSCRIPTIONS & AVAILABILITY Some courses and features require a subscription. AI conversations require a subscription and an internet connection. Speech features depend on device permissions and availability. Available features and subscription options are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Questions or feedback? Contact atlasai.global@gmail.com. Terms of Use: https://atlasai.it.com/manage/data/page/view/LingPal_TermsofUse Privacy Policy: https://atlasai.it.com/manage/data/page/view/LingPal_PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

MovieTalk Speaking2 screens
LingPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MovieTalk Speaking at none against LingPal's 3. MovieTalk Speaking also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). LingPal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. LingPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. MovieTalk Speaking asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MovieTalk Speaking ships an update every 2 months, LingPal every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MovieTalk Speaking versus LingPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovieTalk SpeakingLingPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMovieTalk Inc.ATLASAI LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

MovieTalk Speaking

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LingPal

Subscriptions3
  • LingPal Pro 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • LingPal Pro 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • LingPal Pro(3-Day Free Trial)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MovieTalk Speaking free?
MovieTalk Speaking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LingPal free?
LingPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MovieTalk Speaking or LingPal have ads?
MovieTalk Speaking shows ads; LingPal does not.
Which is updated more often, MovieTalk Speaking or LingPal?
MovieTalk Speaking ships an update every 2 months, and LingPal every 5 weeks. Most recently, MovieTalk Speaking was updated on October 31, 2026 and LingPal on October 31, 2026.

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