SuperMemo vs LingoPlays

SuperMemo8.7Visit LingoPlays4.6Visit

Higher score SuperMemo #7 in Language Learning Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SuperMemo

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

• SuperMemo fits best

  Serious learners who value proven depth

• LingoPlays fits best

  Video-focused learners wanting structured progression

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Side by side

Feature	SuperMemo 8.7/10 Visit ↗	LingoPlays 4.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	4.6
Ranking	#7 in Language Learning Apps	#45 in Language Learning Apps
Best for	Serious learners who value proven depth	Video-focused learners wanting structured progression
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	359 PLN/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, Linux, Android
Features SuperMemo 5/5 · LingoPlays 4/5
Offline lessons	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Speech practice	✓	✓
Placement test	✓	✓
Personalized review	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Languages offered	25 (best)	14
Our review
Pros	Adaptive spaced repetition with configurable learning plans Speech practice, AI conversation, and placement tests Offline mobile lessons across web, desktop, and mobile apps	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	Premium access starts at 35.99 PLN per month The 30-day Premium trial converts to paid unless cancelled Its broad course depth may feel involved for casual learners	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	SuperMemo is a language-learning platform for individual learners who want structured courses, adaptive review, and measurable progress. Its nearly 300 courses cover 25 languages, with material spanning vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation,… 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

• SuperMemo — where it wins

  • Adaptive spaced repetition with configurable learning plans
  • Speech practice, AI conversation, and placement tests
  • Offline mobile lessons across web, desktop, and mobile apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium access starts at 35.99 PLN per month
  • The 30-day Premium trial converts to paid unless cancelled
  • Its broad course depth may feel involved for casual learners

• 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

• SuperMemo8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A deep, mature learning system for learners who want structured progress.

  Visit SuperMemoFull verdict →
• LingoPlays4.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit LingoPlaysFull verdict →