Comparison

Lingom vs Second Language RPG

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

Head to head
About

Lingom

Features
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Lingom helps you learn the English words people actually use, without wasting time on vocabulary you already know. Most apps throw long word lists at you. Lingom takes a smarter path: common words first, in order of real-world frequency, so you build useful English step by step. HOW LINGOM WORKS • Swipe through words: Mark words you already know and focus on what is new to you. • Learn in smart order: Study from the most common English words toward less common ones. • Review at the right time: Short reviews bring words back before you forget them. • Practice pronunciation: Use your microphone to check how you say words and build speaking confidence. • Track your progress: See what you know, what you are learning, and what is ready to review. • Stay motivated: Build a daily streak and see how you compare with other learners. WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE LINGOM You do not need another app that treats every word the same. Lingom is built for people who want practical vocabulary: students, professionals, immigrants, and anyone improving everyday English for work, travel, or conversation. Whether you are starting out or filling gaps in your vocabulary, Lingom keeps study sessions short and focused—perfect for a few minutes on the bus, between meetings, or before bed. FREE TO DOWNLOAD Download Lingom and begin learning right away. Core learning features are available at no cost. Optional Lingom Premium features (such as advanced access and extras) are available through a separate in-app purchase or auto-renewable subscription and are not included with the free download. SUBSCRIPTION & IN-APP PURCHASES • Lingom Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription sold separately via in-app purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. • Prices are shown in the app at the time of purchase and may vary by region. Questions or feedback? Visit lingom.me — we would love to hear from you. Terms of Use: https://lingom.me/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://lingom.me/privacy-policy

About

Second Language RPG

Immerse yourself in a new world where language learning is an adventure. Explore, interact with characters, and solve quests that require understanding the in-game language to progress. This game focuses on comprehensible input and real-world application for fluency.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Quest-based learning
  • Comprehensible input
  • Spaced repetition
  • Reading, listening, writing, speaking practice
  • Focus on fluency
Features
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Second Language is a new language learning game concept where the entire game world is written in a language you are learning. To make progress in the game, you have to improve your understanding of this language. You arrive in a new land where everyone speaks a language you don't know yet. To explore the world you have to interact with the local characters and understand what they are saying. Progress requires comprehension. You can't beat the game without learning the language. In this first release, there's 250 vocab terms, 2,500 practice sentences, about 5,000 words of in-game native dialog content, and 5-10 hours of gameplay quest content. How It Works - Learn through adventure, not flashcards. Explore hand-crafted pixel-art worlds, talk to characters, and solve quests that need real understanding. - Comprehensible input, built in. You meet new words in context you can follow—the way languages are actually acquired. - Spaced repetition without the homework. Words come back right when you're about to forget them. No decks to build, no scheduling. - Every skill, in the story. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking challenges are woven into the world. - Built for real fluency. Thousands of challenges take you from your first words toward real conversations. Most learning apps stop early—this one is built to go the distance. What You Can Learn Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), and English today. More languages on the way. Guiding Philosophy Second Language is built on decades of second-language-acquisition research—the idea that we acquire a language when we understand messages, not when we memorize rules. Every quest, conversation, and world is designed to give you input you can understand, and a reason to understand it.

Screenshots

Lingom4 screens
Second Language RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Language RPG at none against Lingom's 6. Second Language RPG also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lingom's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Lingom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Second Language RPG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingom ships an update every 3 weeks, Second Language RPG every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lingom versus Second Language RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingomSecond Language RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB102 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVantinent Ltd.Sean Smith

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lingom

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 Lings$0.99
  • 100 Lings$1.99
  • 500 Lings$4.99
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  • 1000 Lings$9.99
None

Second Language RPG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lingom free?
Lingom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Language RPG free?
Second Language RPG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lingom or Second Language RPG have ads?
Lingom shows ads; Second Language RPG does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingom or Second Language RPG?
Lingom ships an update every 3 weeks, and Second Language RPG every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lingom was updated on October 8, 2026 and Second Language RPG on September 30, 2026.

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