Arirang vs LingoBridge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arirang
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Talk with the world in your own language. Arirang is where people meet over Korean culture — make friends worldwide, video call with live translated captions, and chat without a language barrier. NEW: JUST SAY IT In a 1:1 chat, tap the mic and talk. Arirang writes down what you say and sends it with a translation, so your friend reads it in their own language. WHY PEOPLE LOVE ARIRANG • Live translated captions on 1:1 video calls — speak naturally and read what they say in your language • Chats that translate themselves — you write in yours, they read in theirs • Voice input that turns what you say into a translated message • Meet people who share your interests — K-pop, K-dramas, webtoons, travel, food and more • Madang: share posts, photos and videos up to 5 minutes, reply to each other, and find your people • Send gifts, from a coffee to a rocket — gifts you receive turn into call time • Free beauty filters on every video call • Save the photos and videos friends send you straight to your Photos • Private by design — no cross-app tracking, and we never sell your data LANGUAGE IS NEVER A BARRIER Speech recognition works in 60 languages, and chat messages translate into more than 100. On a video call, Arirang listens and shows live captions of what the other person says, already in your language. Photos, videos, voice messages and your location can go along too. MEET THE WORLD Find people who love what you love, and practice the language you're curious about with a real person. Browse People, follow someone on Madang, say hello in chat, and start a video call when you're ready. GIFTS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Say it with a gift. Send coffee, roses, a gift box, a crown or a rocket during a call or in chat. It's a playful way to show appreciation — and every gift you receive becomes free translated call time. WHY THE NAME ARIRANG Arirang is Korea's most beloved folk song — about crossing every hill together, however far the road. We named the app after it to keep hearts connected across any distance or language. ARIRANG VIP Go unlimited with a VIP subscription: unlimited real-time translation and unlimited video calls with no daily limits, plus a VIP badge that stands out on your profile and in calls. • "Unlimited" means no daily caps in normal use. A fair-use ceiling still applies; it varies by region and is shown in the app. • Monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions are available; prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. SAFETY & RESPECT Arirang has in-app reporting, blocking, and active moderation. We remove abusive content and accounts to keep the community welcoming. Terms of Use: https://arirang.day/terms Privacy Policy: https://arirang.day/privacy Support: https://arirang.day/support Questions? arirang.app.support@hyperbabel.com
LingoBridge
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Beyond language, meet people and culture LingoBridge is where a language exchange turns into sharing a culture. We put our effort into showing you the right people, not just more people. ■ Matched by level and purpose We suggest people by CEFR level (A1–C2), what you are here for, and your interests and style. Not by age or postcode alone. · Language exchange — someone whose learning and teaching languages fit yours · Culture guide — a neighbourhood as the people who live there tell it · Dating — only when both of you are here for the same thing Not sure of your level? Five questions will place you. ■ Local Restaurants, cafés and spots posted by the people who actually live there. Not a tourist guide — the places they really go. Browse as a list or on the map, and save the ones you want. ■ Anonymous board A place for the things that are hard to put your name to. Posts go up anonymously; comments carry your nickname. ■ The app handles the language barrier Chats, profiles and posts are translated with DeepL. When the text is already in a language you read, the translate button disappears entirely. If a translation reads wrong, you can tell us right there. The app itself is available in 한국어, English, 中文, Tiếng Việt, Français, 日本語 and Español. ■ Safety comes first · Adults only, 19 and over. Users in Korea verify by mobile identity check; users abroad verify with passport details. · Profile photos pass an automatic AI review, then an admin check. Photos posted to Local and the anonymous board are reviewed by an admin. · A banned-word filter applies to chats and posts. · An account reported by three different users is suspended while we look into it. · Leave any conversation to clear it from your list, and block anyone you would rather not hear from. · Every conversation opens with a safety notice. ■ Passes and Lingo · Passes — chatting needs a pass. Basic (chat) and Translation Plus (chat + translation + unlimited profile views) come as 1-day, 7-day or 30-day. Annual Premium (translation + unlimited profile views + VIP badge + top of the feed) runs 365 days. · Without a pass you can still browse people, read and write on Local and the anonymous board, and send likes. · Lingo — points for unlocking full profiles, match boosters, buying passes in the Lingo Store, and sending gifts in chat. They never expire, and they are forfeited if you delete your account. · You do not have to buy Lingo. You earn it for daily check-ins, completing your profile, identity verification, posting to Local, inviting a friend, your first conversation, and suggestions we adopt. · Payment and refunds are covered under [Refund Policy] inside the app. ■ Business information 마운틴브릿지 (Mountainbridge) · Representative: Kwon San Business registration 750-03-03520 Mail-order sales 2025-Seoul Mapo-1800 Location-based service registration No. 1276 21-11, World Cup-ro 20-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea support@lingobridge.cloud This service is classified in Korea as media harmful to youth and is available to adults aged 19 and over.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LingoBridge at none against Arirang's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Arirang sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and LingoBridge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Arirang ships an update every 5 days, LingoBridge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arirang | LingoBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HyperBabel Co., Ltd. | Mountain Bridge |
In-app purchases
Arirang
- Arirang VIP (Monthly)$24.991 Month
- Arirang VIP (Yearly)$189.991 Year
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 550 Coins (+10%)$4.99
- 1,200 Coins (+20%)$9.99
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- 2,560 Coins (+28%)$19.99
- 6,500 Coins (+30%)$49.99
- 14,000 Coins (+40%)$99.99
LingoBridge
- 베이직 1일권$1.99
- 번역 플러스 1일권$3.99
- 링고 3,000$5.99
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- 베이직 7일권$7.99
- 번역 플러스 7일권$11.99
- 링고 10,000$14.99
- 베이직 30일권$14.99
- 번역 플러스 30일권$24.99
- 링고 30,000$29.99
- VIP 연간권$79.99









