Comparison

Philongo vs Lingevo Library

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

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About

Philongo

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Master a new language with structured, CEFR-aligned lessons from A1 to C2. Philongo combines grammar lessons, interactive quizzes, spaced-repetition flashcards, and progress tracking into one focused app. FEATURES - 80+ grammar lessons across 6 CEFR levels (A1 through C2) - 5,000+ flashcards with SM-2 spaced repetition scheduling - 4 quiz types: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, matching - Writing practice tasks with structured prompts - XP system, 34 badges, and daily streak tracking - Professional vocabulary for healthcare, IT, engineering, construction, hospitality, office, and logistics - Telc and Goethe exam prep content (German) - AI practice prompts for conversation practice - Dark mode with automatic system detection - Works fully offline, no internet required - Cloud sync when you create an account - Available in Turkish and English interface WHO IS IT FOR - Beginners starting from scratch (A1) - Intermediate learners preparing for exams (B1/B2) - Advanced speakers refining their skills (C1/C2) - Professionals who need industry-specific vocabulary - Students preparing for Telc, Goethe, TOEFL, or DELE exams HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your language and level 2. Follow the structured lesson roadmap 3. Take quizzes after each lesson to test comprehension 4. Review vocabulary daily with smart flashcards 5. Track your streak, XP, and progress by level Start learning for free. No ads. No subscriptions. No hidden costs.

About

Lingevo Library

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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 โ€ข Three clear levels: every classic is adapted to match your English, so it is challenging without being discouraging โ€ข Tap any word: look it up instantly, then save it to your flashcards โ€ข 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 โ€ข Spaced-repetition flashcards: the words you saved come back at just the right time โ€ข 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/

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Philongo4 screens
Lingevo Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Philongo at none against Lingevo Library's 2. Philongo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Lingevo Library sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Philongo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Philongo versus Lingevo Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilongoLingevo Library
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size53 MB112 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOguzcan YildirimPaul Maxwell

In-app purchases

None

Philongo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lingevo Library

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

Questions

Is Philongo free?
Philongo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lingevo Library free?
Lingevo Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Philongo or Lingevo Library have ads?
Lingevo Library shows ads; Philongo does not.

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