Comparison

Learn Languages vs LingoBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Learn Languages

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
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Learn 70+ Languages Fast with LinGo Play – Fun, Smart & Social! Ready to master a new foreign language the fun way? LinGo Play is your ultimate language learning companion — a fast, effective, and gamified app built to turn daily practice into real-world fluency. Supports Over 70 Foreign Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Malay, Ukrainian, Filipino, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bengal, Bosnian, Burmese, Croatian, Dari, Estonian, Georgian, Kazakh, Kurdish, Latvian, Lithuanian etc. Learn Through Real-Life Topics Explore 5,000+ words, 4,000+ phrases, and 600+ lessons across practical themes like: Travel, Work, Culture, Science, Food, Fashion, Health, Education, Sports, Music, Business, Nature, and more. Key Features: - 5,000+ flashcards & vocabulary builder - 6,000+ words and phrases - Beginner to advanced lessons - Smart tests & progress tracking - Offline & solo learning mode - Online multiplayer + global tournaments - Certificate of achievement - Daily challenges to boost motivation Learn Together online or Solo Practice alone at your pace, or join players worldwide for real-time games, challenges, and tournaments. Stay motivated by learning alongside friends or meeting language lovers from around the world. Why Choose LinGo Play? Just 10–15 minutes a day to see results Fun, interactive, and addictive learning experience Real-life vocabulary & practical communication skills Boosts memory, focus, and confidence Perfect for travel, work, study, or everyday life From beginners to native-level learners, LinGo Play adapts to your goals. Whether you're learning for a trip, work, or personal growth — we've got you covered. Visit us: www.lingo-play.com Questions? Contact us: info@lingo-play.com Terms: lingo-play.com/policy.php Download App Now – Learn anytime, anywhere on iPhone or iPad. Start your language journey today and join millions of users already learning smarter with LinGo Play!

About

LingoBuddy

Practice speaking a new language through natural voice conversations with an AI companion. Get instant feedback on grammar and pronunciation, track your progress on the CEFR scale, and receive personalized recaps after each session. Supports 15 languages.

Highlights
  • AI voice conversations
  • Personalized progress tracking
  • Instant grammar/pronunciation feedback
  • CEFR proficiency scale
  • 15 languages available
  • Debrief and recap after calls
Features
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Finally, a language partner who's always ready to talk! LingoBuddy is your personal AI language companion. Call Lingo anytime and just start speaking. From day one, you're having natural, pressure-free voice conversations that actually get you talking. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to polish your fluency, Lingo adapts to your level. Chat about your day or practice ordering food. It's the safest place to make mistakes, get instant feedback, and build real-world confidence. WHY LINGOBUDDY? - REAL VOICE CONVERSATIONS: Call an intelligent AI that listens and responds just like a native speaker. No typing, no judgment, just pure speaking practice. - LINGO REMEMBERS YOU: Every call, Lingo picks up where you left off: your interests, your progress, the words you're working on. It's like talking to a friend who's genuinely following your journey. - A DEBRIEF AFTER EVERY CALL: Hang up and get a short, focused recap: what you did well, what to work on, and what to practice next. Gentle, instant corrections to your grammar and pronunciation, right when you need them. - WATCH YOUR VOCABULARY GROW: Every word you say or hear in a call is saved to your Learn tab. Lingo brings each word back right before you'd forget it (spaced repetition) and slips the ones you're about to lose into your next conversation. Not in the mood to talk today? Practice your flashcards instead. They're built from your own calls, not a generic word list. - SEE YOUR LEVEL RISE: Lingo analyzes your conversations and places you on the CEFR proficiency scale (A1 to C2). Watch yourself move from Beginner toward Fluent as you practice more. 15 LANGUAGES AVAILABLE Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), English, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic. PRACTICE THAT FITS YOUR LIFE Start free with short daily calls, then upgrade for longer calls and more monthly minutes whenever you're ready. Every call runs up to 10 minutes - a quick chat or a proper conversation, your choice. Lingo gives you a soft heads-up before time's up, so nothing ends mid-sentence. Download LingoBuddy today and turn your language learning into a real conversation! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn Languages4 screens
LingoBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Learn Languages at 7.7K against LingoBuddy's 2. LingoBuddy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Learn Languages sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 2 months and LingoBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LingoBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Languages has 7.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Learn Languages's written reviews are positive against 100% of LingoBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Languages ships an update every 2 months, LingoBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn Languages versus LingoBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn LanguagesLingoBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLingo Play LtdJakob Frederik Ahlberg

Customer experience

Learn Languages

All ratings7,658 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews661 reviews
Positive83.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.7%

LingoBuddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Learn Languages

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio not working
  • Incorrect scoring/progress tracking
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate language options

Requested features

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

LingoBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Learn Languages

Subscriptions13
  • Subscription7 Days trial$7.992 Months
  • 7 days FREE trial7 Days trial$11.992 Months
  • 1 month$29.991 Month
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  • 1 month trial3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Language learning for 30 days1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Learn Spanish language1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Learn Italian language1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Learn English language1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • 2 month$44.992 Months
  • 3 months$59.993 Months
  • 6 months$59.996 Months
  • 6 months$89.996 Months
  • 12 months$149.001 Year
4 purchases

LingoBuddy

Subscriptions4
  • Pen Pals14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Language Adventurer7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Best Friends14 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Language Master$35.006 Months

Questions

Is Learn Languages free?
Learn Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoBuddy free?
LingoBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Languages or LingoBuddy?
LingoBuddy is rated higher. Learn Languages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while LingoBuddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Learn Languages or LingoBuddy have ads?
Neither Learn Languages nor LingoBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Languages or LingoBuddy?
Learn Languages ships an update every 2 months, and LingoBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Learn Languages was updated on October 20, 2026 and LingoBuddy on October 14, 2026.

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