Comparison

LissN vs LingHack

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

Head to head
About

LissN

Enhance your Business English skills with daily news articles narrated by native speakers. Access top business news in both Japanese and English, with integrated vocabulary lookup. Perfect for busy professionals looking to improve their language proficiency.

Highlights
  • Daily featured articles
  • Japanese and English versions
  • Native English narration
  • Vocabulary lookup
  • Business English focus
  • Free one-month trial
Features
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Delivering 5 featured articles every weekday morning — in both Japanese and English — straight from Nikkei’s top news sources to your iPhone. All articles are narrated in full by native English speakers from the United States and the United Kingdom. Supplement your listening practice with easy vocabulary lookup for words contained within each article. During your daily commute, get caught up on the latest news while brushing up your Business English. No English Textbooks, Just Nikkei Business News Whether it be in the form of an email, a meeting, or a business trip, English is a requirement for today’s businessman or woman. The real challenge is fitting in English study to an already busy day. LissN delivers 5 articles to your device every morning, Monday thru Friday, that you can read at your convenience throughout the day. (3 articles on holidays.) Gathering articles from across NIKKEI Inc.’s paid subscription media including NIKKEI ASIAN REVIEW, the LissN app provides an authoritative source for information written and edited by professionals. Read the news in both Japanese and English to acquire real world Business English skills. Flat-rate Subscription Service Users of this app will be able to view available content with a flat-rate subscription plan. A one month free trial is available to first time users. About the free trial You can receive a free one-month trial with full access to all content and features. After the trial period has ended, your paid subscription will automatically begin in order to ensure continous service without interruption. If you wish to use the free trial only and not continue with the paid subscription, please read “About canceling your subscription” below. About the Basic plan Monthly rate: 5.99 USD (including tax) Time period: One month period beginning from day of subscription signup. About the Unlimited plan Monthly rate: 8.49 USD (including tax) Time period: One month period beginning from day of subscription signup. About payment Your subscription fee will be charged to the iTunes account registered for the iOS device used with our service. Paid subscription begins within 24 hours after the end of the free trial period. If you wish to cancel your subscription, please cancel at least 24 hours before the free trial period ends or you will be charged for the following month. About canceling your subscription Subscription cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before the end of each one month period or you will be charged for the following month. If you wish to cancel your subscription, open the App Store and access your Apple ID (which can be found on the bottom of the Recommendations page). Tap “View Apple ID” and select "Payment Information” from the menu. From this page, you will be able to manage your subscription status. Contact If you experience any issues or would like to contact us for another reason, please use the the Contact form within the app. (Select the gear icon from the left-side menu to access Settings and tap FAQ/Contact.) ABOUT NIKKEI INC. Nikkei Inc. is an Asia’s largest independent business media group, with a 135 year history and network of over 1,300 local and international reporters on the ground in 24 bureaus across Asia Privacy Policy: http://www.nikkei.com/info/privacy.html (Japanese Only) Terms of Use: https://school.nikkei.co.jp/special/lissn/app/terms-of-use.html (Japanese Only)

About

LingHack

Instantly convert any text into digital flashcards using AI scanning. Study hands-free with auto-play text-to-speech and organize vocabulary with smart playlists. Sync your progress across devices for seamless learning anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Instant AI text scanning for flashcards
  • Hands-free auto-play study mode
  • Seamless cloud synchronization
  • Offline study mode
  • Smart vocabulary playlists
  • Memory-focused word marking
Features
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Transform Your World into a Language Lab. Tired of spending hours manually typing out vocabulary lists? LingHack uses advanced scanning to turn textbooks, menus, and documents into digital flashcards instantly. LingHack handles the busy work so you can focus on fluency. Why Choose LingHack? • Instant AI Scanning: Point your camera at any text and watch it become a flashcard in under 45 seconds. No more tedious manual entry! • Hands-Free Study Mode: Listening is learning. Use our "Auto-Play" mode with high-quality Text-to-Speech to study while you drive, walk, or gym. • Seamless Cloud Sync: Your library follows you. Start on your phone, review on your tablet—your progress is always backed up and in sync. • Offline Study Mode: Your library is also saved on your local device. No need to worry about your service, study anywhere!! (Scanning is not supported offline) • Smart Playlists: Organize your vocabulary by topic, difficulty, or date. Create custom decks that fit your learning style. • Master Your Memory: Mark words you struggle to memorize to filter your focus and crush your goals faster. Stop wasting time on data entry. Download LingHack and hack your way to a new language today!

Screenshots

LissN4 screens
LingHack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LingHack at none against LissN's 2. LingHack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). LissN's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, 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. LissN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LingHack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LingHack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LissN has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LissN versus LingHack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLissNLingHack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIKKEI INC.Ryo Kasai

Customer experience

LissN

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral20.8%
Negative70.8%

LingHack

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LissN

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Plan 1 Month1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan 1 Month1 Month trial$8.491 Month
None

LingHack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LissN free?
LissN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingHack free?
LingHack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LissN or LingHack?
LingHack is rated higher. LissN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while LingHack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LissN or LingHack have ads?
Neither LissN nor LingHack shows ads.

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