Comparison

Lingora vs Gumiho

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

Head to head
About

Lingora

This app uses AI to simulate natural conversations, helping you improve speaking, vocabulary, listening, and communication skills. Practice real-world scenarios and build confidence through interactive dialogue instead of rote memorization.

Highlights
  • AI conversation practice
  • Scenario-based learning
  • Vocabulary building
  • Listening comprehension
  • Speaking confidence
  • Real-world simulations
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Learn languages through natural conversations with AI. Lingora is an AI-powered language learning app designed to help users improve their speaking, vocabulary, listening, and communication skills through interactive conversations. Practice real-world conversations with AI conversation partners and explore various learning scenarios that simulate everyday situations. Whether you are learning English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, or other languages, Lingora helps you build confidence through continuous practice. Instead of memorizing words and grammar rules alone, Lingora allows you to actively use the language through conversation-based learning. Key Features • AI Conversation Practice Chat naturally with AI and practice your target language anytime, anywhere. • Scenario-Based Learning Learn through realistic situations such as travel, shopping, business meetings, restaurants, interviews, and daily conversations. • Vocabulary Learning Study useful vocabulary with word meanings, translations, and listening support. • Listening Practice Listen to vocabulary pronunciations and improve your understanding of spoken language. • Speaking Confidence Build confidence by using the language in practical conversations rather than relying only on textbooks. Free Features • Limited AI conversation practice • Vocabulary learning • Listening practice Premium Subscription (Auto-Renewable In-App Purchase Required) • Unlimited AI conversations • Access to all learning scenarios • Full premium learning experience Who is Lingora for? • Language beginners • Students preparing for travel or study abroad • Professionals who want to improve communication skills • Anyone interested in learning a new language through conversation Subscription Information Premium features require an auto-renewable subscription available through in-app purchase. Free users can continue using limited AI conversation features and vocabulary learning without a subscription. Start learning today with Lingora and experience a smarter way to practice languages through AI-powered conversations. Terms of Use: https://anythere.kr/terms_lingora_ios.html Privacy Policy: https://anythere.kr/privacy_lingora_ios.html

About

Gumiho

Features
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Learn Korean by reading real stories — folktales, fairy tales, diaries, and picture books at your level (A1–C1). Tap any word to see its meaning and example sentences instantly. Save words and master them with smart review cards. Practice with word games and quizzes. Earn Qi as you read and watch your Gumiho grow new tails. Premium removes ads and Dokkaebi gates. Gold lets you unlock books and decorate your Gumiho's room. Dictionary results are based on KRDict — the official Korean Learners' Dictionary. Available in English, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian. Contact: info@gumiho.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lingora4 screens
Gumiho4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lingora at none against Gumiho's shown. Lingora also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lingora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Gumiho sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lingora versus Gumiho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoraGumiho
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB251 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerjunehyun parkYaren Mihcioglu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lingora

Subscriptions2
  • 3-DAY FREE TRIAL3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Lingora$99.991 Year
9 purchases

Gumiho

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium One Year$79.991 Year
One-time6
  • 25 Gold$0.99
  • 50 Gold$1.49
  • 150 Gold$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 500 Gold$4.99
  • 1000 Gold$9.99
  • 1500 Gold$14.99

Questions

Is Lingora free?
Lingora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gumiho free?
Gumiho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lingora or Gumiho have ads?
Gumiho shows ads; Lingora does not.

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