Comparison

FluentU vs Lingopie

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

Head to head
About

FluentU

Learn languages through engaging, real-world videos like movie trailers and music clips. Interactive subtitles and vocabulary tools make comprehension and speaking natural. Connect with culture while mastering a new language.

Highlights
  • Interactive video lessons
  • Real-world content
  • Tap-to-translate subtitles
  • Vocabulary review tools
  • Bilingual dictionary
  • Cultural immersion
Features
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Start your 2-week free trial of FluentU now! Cancel anytime. Tired of boring language learning textbooks? FluentU brings languages to life with real-world interactive videos! Learn to read and speak Spanish, French, English, Mandarin Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, Korean and Italian with FluentU. FluentU turns music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks into an amazing language learning experience. Experience an immersive education that teaches you to speak and comprehend new languages in a natural way. Now you can learn a new language while connecting with the culture. No matter what your skill level or interest, FluentU has you covered. FLUENTU FEATURES: LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE - Immerse yourself in a foreign language to understand how it’s used - Connect with the language through real-world videos - Quiz yourself on the vocabulary - Learn to speak the language instead of scripted phrases - Stay motivated to learn each day WATCH, LISTEN & LEARN - Put the textbooks away and learn from experience - Watch videos with subtitles and translations to learn the language - Tap on any word or phrase to learn its meaning - Add words to your vocabulary list for review - Listen to audio dialogues to gain an understanding of the language BILINGUAL DICTIONARY - Look up any word and see how it’s used in a sentence - Search content by title or grammar and vocabulary points AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: - Chinese (Mandarin) - English - French - German - Italian - Japanese - Korean - Russian - Spanish WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "Great app. To my knowledge the best on the market. You created something unique and new!" - Felix Wedel "It is more helpful than any other tool I've used. I had been using podcasts before and trying to make flashcards, and that worked pretty well. But it ended up that I was spending more time making the flashcards than studying. FluentU really solves this." - David Brown "FluentU has quickly become one of my favorite language-learning tools. Great job on an aesthetically pleasing app and an incredibly functional one." - Justin Price "This concept in FluentU is amazing. It's such a great way to help you understand a spoken language and the way you break it down is amazing." - Demi Pradolin "This app is so fun and useful - the best Chinese language learning app I've ever used." - Richard Jun PLUS SUBSCRIPTION FluentU is available as a monthly ($29.99 for Plus) or yearly subscription ($239.99 for Plus). If you enjoy FluentU, do nothing and your membership will automatically continue for as long as you choose to remain a member. You can easily cancel anytime, online. Just sign up to get started! If you subscribe via iTunes: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy policy: http://www.fluentu.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: http://www.fluentu.com/terms/

About

Lingopie

Immerse yourself in a new language by watching foreign movies, TV shows, and music. Interactive subtitles provide instant translations, while flashcards and games reinforce vocabulary. Connect with a community of learners and experts.

Highlights
  • Watch foreign movies and TV shows
  • Interactive dual-language subtitles
  • Instant word translations
  • Video flashcards and quizzes
  • Live webinars and expert chat
  • Learn multiple languages
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Learn a language with Lingopie—where original foreign movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, audiobooks immerse you in authentic dialects and culture. Say goodbye to dull lessons and binge-watch your way to fluency! HOW DOES LINGOPIE WORK? *Find Your Perfect Video* Discover a wide selection of TV shows, movies, and music videos tailored to your interests. *Watch & Learn Instantly* Enjoy videos with subtitles in your target and native languages. Tap on any word to get instant translations and boost your learning. *Practice & Perfect* Strengthen your skills with video flashcards and fun games that help you master the words you've learned. TRY LINGOPIE - DOWNLOAD NOW AND GET - Thousands of TV shows, movies, and music videos from around the world - Advanced video player with Interactive tappable dual subtitles - Fun flashcards and quizzes to boost your learning - Access to a vibrant community of language learners with interactive webinars and live chat with our language experts START YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY TODAY: Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, English, Chinese, Dutch, Turkish Enjoy 8 minutes of language learning each week for FREE. Ready for more? Upgrade to a Monthly or Annual plan. Cancel anytime. LINGOPIE WORKS: Rated 4.8/5 on Trustpilot, our engaging and effective method combines entertainment with proven language learning techniques. CONNECT WITH US Join our growing community of language lovers like you on these social networks: Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qnEmfTfXXz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lingopietv/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWozl2jWVx_6QcTA7r_ayEg Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lingopietv Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Lingopie/ Lingopie: https://lingopie.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FluentU4 screens
Lingopie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lingopie at freemium against FluentU's subscription. FluentU's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 38%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. FluentU sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Lingopie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for FluentU against 4.4 for Lingopie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of FluentU's written reviews are positive against 38% of Lingopie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FluentU versus Lingopie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluentULingopie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.8K ratings)4.4 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better2.2K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size545 MB209 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEnux Education LimitedLingopie Inc

Customer experience

FluentU

All ratings2,791 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews1,067 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative34.7%

Lingopie

All ratings2,176 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative52.2%

User reviews

FluentU

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging learning experience
  • 🎓 Effective for language learning
  • 👍 Variety of content and features
  • 💡 Innovative learning approach

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency around pricing and cancellation
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on mobile devices

Lingopie

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent for language learning
  • 🎥 Great selection of shows and movies
  • 🔍 Helpful translation and vocabulary features
  • 🕰️ Ability to adjust playback speed
  • 🤩 Engaging and fun way to learn

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤔 Inconsistent translations and subtitles
  • 📺 Limited content selection for some languages
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

FluentU

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Syncing and login problems
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Improve user interface and navigation
  • Provide better guidance and progression for learners
  • Enhance audio and speech recognition capabilities

Lingopie

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Subtitles not in sync with audio
  • Login and account issues
  • Playback and streaming problems
  • Vocabulary features not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more languages and content
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Allow deleting of saved vocabulary
  • Provide landscape mode support for tablets
  • Integrate with more streaming platforms

In-app purchases

12 purchases

FluentU

Subscriptions12
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial$20.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial$23.991 Month
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Month
  • FluentU Super Monthly14 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • FluentU Super Annual14 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • FluentU Plus14 Days trial2 variants$239.991 Year
6 purchases

Lingopie

Subscriptions6
  • LingoPie Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Lingopie Monthly Subscription$13.991 Month
  • Lingopie 3 Months Subscription$34.993 Months
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  • Lingopie Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Lingopie Annual Subscription7 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Lingopie Annual Subscription$83.991 Year

Questions

Is FluentU free?
FluentU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingopie free?
Lingopie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FluentU or Lingopie?
Lingopie is rated higher. FluentU averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Lingopie averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.
Do FluentU or Lingopie have ads?
Lingopie shows ads; FluentU does not.
Which is updated more often, FluentU or Lingopie?
FluentU ships an update fortnightly, and Lingopie fortnightly. Most recently, FluentU was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lingopie on October 29, 2026.

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