# AU SPARK vs Ling

The clearest difference is rating: Ling at 4.6 against AU SPARK's 3.3. Ling also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 37) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). AU SPARK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ling sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AU SPARK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ling holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 17K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of AU SPARK's written reviews are positive against 61% of Ling's.

AU SPARK ships an update every 5 weeks, Ling weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AU SPARK | Ling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/au-spark/id741393939/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 82 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN MOONS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685146068) | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) |

## What reviewers say

### AU SPARK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/au-spark/id741393939)

Access your academic information, including courses, schedules, and the university calendar, all within a convenient mobile app. This tool is designed specifically for students of Assumption University.

**Highlights:** Access academic information, Check courses offered, View schedule, Access AU calendar, Mobile application access

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Education, #123 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Master over 70 languages with fun, bite-sized lessons. Develop speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills with native speaker audio and cultural insights. Science-backed methods ensure retention, making even difficult languages accessible.

**Highlights:** 70+ languages available, Bite-sized lessons, Native speaker audio, Cultural insights, Speaking, reading, listening, writing skills, Science-backed learning methodology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Ling Pro 1 Month Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Ling Half Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Ling 3 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn Language Pro Yearly 7 | $48.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Yearly Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Black Friday Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Lifetime Plan | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Bite-sized lessons
- 🎮 Gamified learning
- 📚 Offers rare languages
- 🗣️ Good pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy
- 💰 Expensive, pay to learn
- 🤖 Robotic voices
- 🧠 Lessons not in logical order
- 🔍 Lack of basic vocabulary and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets to zero
- Incorrect translations and pronunciations
- Lessons skipping ahead unexpectedly
- Microphone issues, can't record properly
- Sync issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Allow retry/go back in lessons
- Improve speech recognition
- Add grammar explanations
- Provide more review and practice options
- Introduce alphabet/writing system first


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AU SPARK free?

AU SPARK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ling free?

Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AU SPARK or Ling?

Ling is rated higher. AU SPARK averages 3.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Ling averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do AU SPARK or Ling have ads?

Ling shows ads; AU SPARK does not.

### Which is updated more often, AU SPARK or Ling?

AU SPARK ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ling weekly. Most recently, AU SPARK was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ling on October 28, 2026.

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