Comparison

LangGame vs English Stories

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

Head to head
About

LangGame

Features
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Learning vocabulary doesn't have to feel like studying. LangGame turns memorizing words into 7 fast, addictive arcade games — so you actually WANT to come back every day. LEARN MANY LANGUAGES English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and more — pick the language you want to learn and see meanings in your own. HOW IT WORKS Pick your level (CEFR A1 to C2), pick a game, and play. Every round quizzes you on real vocabulary: you win by knowing the words, and the words you miss come back until they stick. 7 GAMES, ONE GOAL • Word Snake — steer the snake to the correct translation • Slice Word — cut the right word out of the air, ninja style • Mole Word — whack the mole holding the correct answer • Space Word — blast the right word before it hits your ship • Falling Words — catch correct words before they hit the ground • Flashlight Word — find the right word hiding in the dark • Memory Cards — match words with their meanings BUILT FOR REAL PROGRESS • Vocabulary organized by CEFR level: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 • Words you struggle with repeat more often — spaced practice, not random noise • Track how many words you've mastered • Home-screen widget shows your word progress at a glance • Short sessions: one game takes about a minute — perfect for queues, commutes and breaks WHO IT'S FOR • Beginners building their first 500 words • Students preparing for school and proficiency exams • Anyone who has tried flashcard apps and got bored Stop grinding word lists. Start playing them. Download LangGame and learn your first 10 words in the next 5 minutes.

About

English Stories

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Learn English with LingoRise — read short stories, daily news, and fun facts, listen along, then rebuild and speak what you heard. Most apps stop at reading and listening. LingoRise adds active practice: hear a sentence, rebuild it like a puzzle, then say it out loud. WHAT YOU GET • Short Stories — fiction and real-life tales you can finish in minutes • Daily News & Fun Facts — fresh reads to keep you learning • Read & Listen — follow along as audio highlights each sentence • Rebuild what you heard — tap chunks in order, then speak • US & English accents — pick the voice you want to train with • Vocabulary — tap a word for meaning and pronunciation WHY LINGORISE Reading builds vocabulary. Listening builds comprehension. Rebuilding and speaking what you heard turns passive input into real practice. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners who want real English — not textbook drills. Your first 3 stories are free — read, listen, and speak, all of it. Then unlock unlimited stories with LingoRise Premium (weekly or yearly). Cancel anytime in Apple Settings → Subscriptions. PRICING AND TERMS LingoRise Premium is available through auto-renewable in-app subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://albayrakfaruk.github.io/lingorise-support/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://albayrakfaruk.github.io/lingorise-support/terms.html Apple Standard EULA: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LangGame4 screens
English Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LangGame at every 2 days against English Stories's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LangGame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and English Stories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LangGame ships an update every 2 days, English Stories weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
LangGame versus English Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLangGameEnglish Stories
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammet ali TasdemirFARUK ALBAYRAK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LangGame

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Discount7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

English Stories

Subscriptions3
  • LingoRise Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • LingoRise Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • LingoRise Premium Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is LangGame free?
LangGame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is English Stories free?
English Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LangGame or English Stories have ads?
Neither LangGame nor English Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LangGame or English Stories?
LangGame ships an update every 2 days, and English Stories weekly. Most recently, LangGame was updated on September 13, 2026 and English Stories on September 11, 2026.

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