# Learn Languages vs Ling

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Languages at none against Ling's shown. Learn Languages also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 61%). Ling's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Languages sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 2 months and Ling sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.7 for Learn Languages against 4.6 for Ling. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Learn Languages's written reviews are positive against 61% of Ling's.

Learn Languages ships an update every 2 months, Ling weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Languages | Ling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-languages-lingo-play/id969976197/reviews)** | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-learn-languages-easily/id1403783779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 102 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lingo Play Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/969976196) | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-languages-lingo-play/id969976197)

Master over 70 languages with interactive lessons, flashcards, and games. Practice vocabulary and phrases for real-life situations, track your progress, and compete with others globally. Ideal for learners of all levels seeking fluency.

**Highlights:** 70+ languages supported, 5,000+ flashcards, 6,000+ words and phrases, Beginner to advanced lessons, Smart tests and progress tracking, Offline learning mode, Online multiplayer games

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $7.99 | per 2 months |
| 7 days FREE trial | $11.99 | per 2 months |
| 1 month | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 month trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Language learning for 30 days | $29.99 | per month |
| Learn Spanish language | $29.99 | per month |
| Learn Italian language | $29.99 | per month |
| Learn English language | $29.99 | per month |
| 2 month | $44.99 | per 2 months |
| 3 months | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $149.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient learning process
- 💡 Competitive learning mode
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Good for learning vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate translations/pronunciations
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Limited free content
- 🤔 Lack of grammar lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working
- Incorrect scoring/progress tracking
- Crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate language options

**Requested features**

- Add more languages
- Improve accuracy of translations and pronunciations
- Provide more free content
- Include grammar lessons
- Allow customization of learning preferences


### Ling

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Education, #138 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 Learn Languages free?

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

### Is Ling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Languages or Ling?

Learn Languages is rated higher. Learn Languages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Ling averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Learn Languages or Ling have ads?

Ling shows ads; Learn Languages does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Languages or Ling?

Learn Languages ships an update every 2 months, and Ling weekly. Most recently, Learn Languages was updated on September 26, 2026 and Ling on September 27, 2026.

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