# Tandem vs LingoClip

The clearest difference is ads: LingoClip at none against Tandem's shown. LingoClip also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 47%). Tandem's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (39K vs 609). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tandem sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and LingoClip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tandem against 4.7 for LingoClip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tandem has 39K ratings behind it against 609, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Tandem's written reviews are positive against 82% of LingoClip's.

Tandem ships an update every 6 days, LingoClip every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tandem | LingoClip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tandem-practice-languages/id959001619/reviews) | **[4.7 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingoclip/id1192698323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 609 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 301 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tripod Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/606999648) | [Elasthink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146142736) |

## What reviewers say

### Tandem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tandem-practice-languages/id959001619)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Education, #185 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Connect with native speakers globally to practice and learn new languages through text, voice, and video calls. This community-driven app helps you boost vocabulary, perfect pronunciation, and grasp grammar with features like in-app translation and message correction.

**Highlights:** Connect with native speakers, 1-to-1 chats, Group audio learning (Parties), In-app translation, Voice and video calls, Message correction

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tandem Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro - 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro Plus - 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro | $26.90 | per 3 months |
| Tandem Pro | $26.90 | per 3 months |
| Tandem Pro | $38.99 | per year |
| Tandem Pro Intro - 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| Tandem Pro Plus - 12 months | $64.99 | per year |
| Tandem Pro | $69.90 | per year |
| Tandem Pro | $69.90 | per year |
| Tandem Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Tandem Pro Intro - 12 months | $80.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for language learning
- 👍 Helpful features like translation and correction
- 🌎 Connects people from around the world
- 💡 Innovative concept for language exchange

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 💬 Difficulty maintaining conversations
- 📤 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🔒 Privacy and safety concerns
- ⚠️ Moderation issues and unfair bans

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not being delivered or synced properly
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Login and account issues when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Better search and filtering options
- Ability to save/review past conversations
- Group chat or language party features
- More language options beyond just popular ones


### LingoClip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingoclip/id1192698323)

Learn languages by completing song lyrics. Improve listening, vocabulary, reading, and grammar skills through engaging musical content. Offers various game modes, a bilingual dictionary, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Fill-in-the-blank lyric games, Bilingual dictionary and translation, Multiple game modes (Choice, Type, Karaoke), Vocabulary expansion, Progress tracking and achievements, Multiplayer and friend challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging language learning
- 🚀 Effective for improving listening skills
- 💡 Fun way to practice languages
- 👍 Sleek and easy-to-use interface
- 👍 Affordable subscription option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Lack of password reset functionality
- 👎 Limited free version with only 3 songs per day
- 👎 Lyrics not displayed in native scripts for some languages
- 👎 Distracting video component that cannot be turned off

**Reported bugs**

- Songs failing to load due to YouTube issues
- Inability to exit song and return to main menu without restarting the app
- Inconsistent behavior of the app after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add more song options, especially for popular artists and genres
- Implement typing mode for more interactive learning
- Provide translation and definition of lyrics
- Offer iPad and Mac versions of the app
- Add more language options, especially Russian, Chinese, and Arabic


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tandem free?

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

### Is LingoClip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tandem or LingoClip?

LingoClip is rated higher. Tandem averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while LingoClip averages 4.7 from 609 ratings.

### Do Tandem or LingoClip have ads?

Tandem shows ads; LingoClip does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tandem or LingoClip?

Tandem ships an update every 6 days, and LingoClip every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tandem was updated on October 29, 2026 and LingoClip on October 29, 2026.

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