TXPodcast vs Lingo Chill
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TXPodcast
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TXPodcast is for Chinese and Japanese speakers learning English. It plays real podcasts β the shows native speakers actually listen to β with the support you need to follow them: subtitles line by line beside your own language, and words explained in Chinese or Japanese instead of more English. Find a show Ten categories, from news and tech to culture, stories, and kids. Search by show title or author, follow the ones you come back to, save single episodes for later. Many shows carry a CEFR badge (A1βC2), so you can see how demanding one is before you start. Read while you listen Subtitles scroll sentence by sentence, centered on the line playing now. Show both languages, English only, the translation only, or nothing at all. Tap a timestamp or a translated line to jump there, or scroll back and reread. Highlighting follows the sentence, or the single word when the episode has word-level timing. Tap a word Playback pauses and a card opens: the word, its pronunciation, audio, senses in your language, examples. One tap saves it; the episode picks up where it stopped. When it goes too fast Repeat one sentence, or loop any AβB stretch. Speed 0.5xβ2x, skip 5β60 seconds, sleep timer, play queue, listening history, and background playback with lock screen controls. Words come back to you Every saved word keeps the sentence you heard it in and a link back to that moment in the audio. The vocabulary tab shows what is due today and runs flashcards: flip the card, then rate yourself Forgot / Unsure / Known. Worth knowing Subtitles are made by us, not by the shows, so not every episode has them β for English-language shows you can request one. Browsing, search, and listening work without an account; subtitles, the dictionary, saved words, and following shows need an account. Interface in English, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. iPhone and iPad, with a two-pane layout on a wider screen.
Lingo Chill
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Lingo Chill β Learn English and 10+ Other Languages Through Videos You Love Learn English and other languages in a more natural and enjoyable way with real videos you love. Lingo Chill helps you understand content in context, practice listening and speaking, build your vocabulary, and chat with AI β all in one app. >> Learn English and 10+ Other Languages Whether you want to improve your English or start learning a new language, Lingo Chill is here to support you. Choose from 10+ popular languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Russian. Your native language is supported too, making it easier to learn with bilingual subtitles and translations in the language you understand best. >> Learn from Any Video You Love Turn the videos you love into your own language lessons. Explore handpicked learning videos on the Home page, search directly on YouTube, or simply paste the link to any video you want to learn from. Learn through interviews, podcasts, stories, everyday conversations, educational videos, and more. >> Understand Videos with Bilingual Subtitles Watch videos with bilingual subtitles in your target language and native language, so you can follow the original dialogue while understanding what people are saying in real context without constantly switching to a translation app. >> Understand Any Word with One Tap Don't know a word? Just tap it. The One-Tap Dictionary lets you explore meanings, usage, examples, and more without leaving the video. Found a word you want to remember? Save it to your personal vocabulary collection and review it later with Spaced Repetition. >> Practice Speaking with Shadowing Improve your pronunciation by listening to and repeating after native speakers, one sentence at a time. Lingo Chill helps you check how accurately you pronounced each sentence, so you can gradually develop more natural pronunciation, better rhythm, and greater confidence when speaking. >> Train Your Listening with Dictation Think you heard everything correctly? Put yourself to the test by listening to a sentence and typing what you hear. Lingo Chill checks your answer and helps you spot what you missed, improving your listening, spelling, and sentence recognition. >> Learn Actively with Cloze Quizzes Don't just watch β test yourself. Complete missing words, answer questions, and check how well you understand each video. >> Chat with AI About What You Watch Turn every video into a conversation. Chat with AI by text or voice, ask questions, discuss ideas, practice new vocabulary, and express your opinions in the language you're learning. >> Remember Vocabulary with Spaced Repetition Review saved words at the right time, so you don't just learn new vocabulary β you actually remember and use it. >> Practice Your Own Way Learning doesn't end when the video ends. Review what you've learned and keep practicing with activities that help strengthen your language skills. >> Learn Together with the Community Learning a language is more enjoyable when you have others on the journey with you. Share your progress, experiences, discoveries, and challenges with other learners. Stay motivated, connect, and improve together. >> Track Your Progress See how far you've come by tracking the videos you've watched, the time you've spent learning, the words you've learned, your daily learning streak, and your overall language-learning progress. You can also explore your personal skill profile across Comprehension, Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary and see how your abilities develop over time. Watch. Understand. Practice. Remember. Speak. Download Lingo Chill and turn the videos you love into your own way to learn English and other languages. --- Connect with us: Email: support@lingochill.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TXPodcast at none against Lingo Chill's 3. Lingo Chill's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Lingo Chill sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TXPodcast asks for nothing beyond the download.
TXPodcast ships an update every 3 weeks, Lingo Chill every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TXPodcast | Lingo Chill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mianchi TianXin Technology Co., Ltd. | FIDU SOLUTIONS COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
TXPodcast
No in-app purchases
Lingo Chill
- Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
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