Comparison

Learn Languages vs Lisan

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
Read full description

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

Lisan

This app provides a mobile companion for Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church studies. It offers audio streaming, offline listening, and the ability to import personal study materials like PDFs and images. Users can create custom playlists and enjoy background playback without ads or logins.

Highlights
  • Offline audio listening
  • Import personal study materials (PDFs, images)
  • Background playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Custom playlists and favorites
  • No account required
Features
Read full description

Lisan is a free Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo educational audio and book companion for church studies. Find Abnet Tmhrt and other resources of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church here. Lisan gives easier mobile access to Ethiopian Orthodox Resources, with offline listening and your own imported study materials side by side. LISTEN • Stream study recordings organised by category • Save recordings and playlists for offline listening inside the app • Background playback with a mini player, queue, and Continue Listening • Adjustable playback speed and A–B loop for focused repetition and audio loops READ WHILE YOU LISTEN • Import your own PDFs, screenshots, and images as books • Page through documents while audio plays • Keep reading and playback progress saved locally MAKE IT YOURS • Import personal audio files • Build custom playlists and favourites • Search recordings, categories, and playlists PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, login, or sign-up • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases • No tracking or analytics SDKs • Imported files and offline downloads are stored locally on your device ATTRIBUTION Audio and source content are credited to original sources. Lisan is an independent, free Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo study tool and does not claim ownership of third-party content. User-imported files are kept separate.

Screenshots

Learn Languages4 screens
Lisan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lisan at none against Learn Languages's 13. Lisan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Learn Languages's advantage is ratings volume (7.7K vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Lisan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lisan 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 3, 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 Lisan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Languages ships an update every 2 months, Lisan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Learn Languages versus Lisan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn LanguagesLisan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.7K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.7K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLingo Play LtdEyoael Tesfay

Customer experience

Learn Languages

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

Lisan

All ratings3 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

Lisan

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
Show 10 more
  • 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
None

Lisan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn Languages free?
Learn Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lisan free?
Lisan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Learn Languages or Lisan?
Lisan is rated higher. Learn Languages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Lisan averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Learn Languages or Lisan have ads?
Neither Learn Languages nor Lisan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Languages or Lisan?
Learn Languages ships an update every 2 months, and Lisan every 4 months. Most recently, Learn Languages was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lisan on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons