Lingokids vs Duolingo

Lingokids8.5Visit Duolingo8.0Visit

Higher score Lingokids #5 in Kinder Apps 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Lingokids

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Duolingo #7 in Kinder Apps 8.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Duolingo

• Lingokids fits best

  Ad-free mixed learning with multiple child profiles

• Duolingo fits best

  Older children building a language-learning habit

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Side by side

Feature	Lingokids 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Duolingo 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.0
Ranking	#5 in Kinder Apps	#7 in Kinder Apps
Best for	Ad-free mixed learning with multiple child profiles	Older children building a language-learning habit
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	Free plan · 14-day trial
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	14 days
Free trial length	7 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lingokids 0/2 · Duolingo 0/2
Parental controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Progress reports	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Age range	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Curriculum focus	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Child profiles	4 profiles	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers literacy, math, science, and English through interactive activities. Plus supports offline downloads and up to four separate child profiles. Includes progress tracking, parent-managed screen-time limits, and printables.	Short lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening Placement testing and personalized review adapt practice to progress Stories, speech exercises, and offline lessons add variety
Cons	Basic limits children to 10 games per day. Basic includes only one child profile. Offline access and unlimited content require Plus.	The focus is language learning rather than broader children’s subjects The free tier is supported by advertising Limited downloaded content constrains offline learning
Our verdict	Lingokids is a play-based learning app for children, with activities spanning literacy, math, science, English, and life skills. Games, songs, videos, and other interactive activities give families several formats to choose from, while… Read the review →	Duolingo offers short, interactive lessons across more than 40 languages through its website and apps. For older children ready to practice a language independently or with family support, its mix of speaking, writing, reading, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Lingokids — where it wins

  • Covers literacy, math, science, and English through interactive activities.
  • Plus supports offline downloads and up to four separate child profiles.
  • Includes progress tracking, parent-managed screen-time limits, and printables.

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic limits children to 10 games per day.
  • Basic includes only one child profile.
  • Offline access and unlimited content require Plus.

• Duolingo — where it wins

  • Short lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening
  • Placement testing and personalized review adapt practice to progress
  • Stories, speech exercises, and offline lessons add variety

  Where it doesn't

  • The focus is language learning rather than broader children’s subjects
  • The free tier is supported by advertising
  • Limited downloaded content constrains offline learning

• Lingokids8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Ad-free learning across core subjects, with more content and family controls on Plus.

  Visit LingokidsFull verdict →
• Duolingo8.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A familiar, game-based language practice option for older children and families.

  Visit DuolingoFull verdict →