Memrise vs LingoPlays

Memrise9.0Visit LingoPlays4.6Visit

Higher score Memrise #4 in Language Learning Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Memrise

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LingoPlays #45 in Language Learning Apps 4.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit LingoPlays

• Memrise fits best

  Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video

• LingoPlays fits best

  Video-focused learners wanting structured progression

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Side by side

Feature	Memrise 9.0/10 Visit ↗	LingoPlays 4.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	4.6
Ranking	#4 in Language Learning Apps	#45 in Language Learning Apps
Best for	Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video	Video-focused learners wanting structured progression
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	€69.99/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, Linux, Android
Features Memrise 4/5 · LingoPlays 4/5
Offline lessons	—	Not checked yet
Speech practice	✓	✓
Placement test	✓	✓
Personalized review	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Languages offered	149 (best)	14
Our review
Pros	Supports 149 languages across web, iOS and Android Native-speaker clips paired with spaced-repetition review Includes pronunciation, AI conversation and exam preparation	Interactive subtitles, tap-to-translate, and video-based exercises CEFR courses span A1 to C2, with graded news and AI-generated podcasts AI tutor, roleplay voice calls, and spaced vocabulary review
Cons	Some advanced tools are part of the Pro Monthly plan Its broad language catalog may not suit highly specialized study Offline learning is available through mobile apps	Learning depends heavily on video and media-based study Available across web, Windows, Linux, and Android only 14 languages may not cover every learner’s target language
Our verdict	Memrise is a language-learning app and website for beginners through advanced learners. It supports 149 languages and combines structured lessons, wordlists, native-speaker video clips, personalized review plans and pronunciation practice.… Read the review →	LingoPlays is a language-learning application for people who want to build study around video and move through structured courses. It supports web, Windows, Linux, and Android, and offers 14 languages. Interactive subtitles,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Memrise — where it wins

  • Supports 149 languages across web, iOS and Android
  • Native-speaker clips paired with spaced-repetition review
  • Includes pronunciation, AI conversation and exam preparation

  Where it doesn't

  • Some advanced tools are part of the Pro Monthly plan
  • Its broad language catalog may not suit highly specialized study
  • Offline learning is available through mobile apps

• LingoPlays — where it wins

  • Interactive subtitles, tap-to-translate, and video-based exercises
  • CEFR courses span A1 to C2, with graded news and AI-generated podcasts
  • AI tutor, roleplay voice calls, and spaced vocabulary review

  Where it doesn't

  • Learning depends heavily on video and media-based study
  • Available across web, Windows, Linux, and Android only
  • 14 languages may not cover every learner’s target language

• Memrise9.0/10 · Free plan

  A broad language-learning app combining native video, structured lessons and AI practice.

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• LingoPlays4.6/10 · Free plan

  Video-led language study with CEFR courses, AI practice, and vocabulary review.

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