OpenLanguage vs (Open Source) Lingo Lessons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
OpenLanguage
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OpenLanguage pairs a capable AI tutor with voice I/O so you can practice speaking and listening the way you actually learn a language โ by using it. The tutor adapts to your level, corrects you naturally mid-conversation, and never gets tired of your questions. Pre-made conversation topics for every level make jumping in a breeze. - Fully Open Source. - No accounts required. - Bring Your Own Keys: Plug in your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, or any compatible provider. You pick the model and pay only for what you use. Your conversations stay between you and whichever API provider you configure. - Voice I/O: Uses iOS's built in voice recognition and speech to text for free, on-device voice I/O.
(Open Source) Lingo Lessons
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A free, playful language-learning app for English speakers. Lingo Lessons helps you practice Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese with short lessons, guided units, review practice, and local progress tracking. It is built for quick daily sessions without accounts, ads, or paywalls. FEATURES 8 Language Courses Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese from English. Guided Learn Path Move through units and lessons with a clear progression path. Interactive Exercises Practice matching, selecting, typing, fill-in-the-blank, and word-bank exercises. Audio Practice Hear words and phrases during lessons so you can connect text with sound. Mistake Review Practice the items you missed and reinforce them over time. Local Progress Your streak, XP, course progress, and lesson state live on your device. No ads. No paywalls. No account required. 100% Open Source The complete source code is public - see it, audit it, or contribute at https://github.com/Open-Apps-Studio/lingo-lessons
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenLanguage at daily against (Open Source) Lingo Lessons's fortnightly. OpenLanguage also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OpenLanguage ships an update daily, (Open Source) Lingo Lessons fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenLanguage | (Open Source) Lingo Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Schaller | AHMET EMRE DEDELER |
In-app purchases
OpenLanguage
No in-app purchases
(Open Source) Lingo Lessons
No in-app purchases
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