LingQ review
A media-rich language app for learners who want flexible reading and listening practice.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
LingQ is a web and mobile language-learning platform for learners who want to study through authentic content. It supports reading and listening lessons with synchronized transcripts, vocabulary lookup, saved words and phrases, spaced-repetition review, language proficiency assessment, live tutor conversations, and AI conversation practice. Learners can work across 52 languages on the web, iOS, Android, and browser extensions, with offline mobile study and synchronization when back online. Its strongest fit is for people who want to bring real-world media into a repeatable study routine rather than follow only a fixed lesson sequence.
Pricing is structured around a free plan and several Premium options. Premium Monthly costs USD 14.99 per user per month and includes Unlimited LingQs and Unlimited imported lessons. Premium 6 Months provides six months of access to all features. Premium 12 Months costs USD 119.99 per user per year and provides 12 months of Premium access. Premium Plus Monthly costs USD 29.99 per user per month, while Premium Plus Yearly costs USD 269.99 per user per year; both include Premium features and AI features. The published plans show multiple billing choices, with pricing varying by region and storefront.
LingQ’s breadth is its defining feature. Imports connect with YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, Spotify, Apple TV, Disney+, and Amazon Prime, while Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge support browser-based workflows. Audio playlists, downloadable lesson audio, offline study, tutor conversations, and AI-supported explanations extend the platform beyond basic flashcards. The trade-off is focus: learners seeking a predefined, tightly sequenced course may prefer a more curriculum-led app. LingQ is the stronger choice for media-driven study, vocabulary tracking, and flexible practice across devices.
LingQ pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Imports web pages, videos, captions, ebooks, podcasts, and songs
- Combines transcripts, saved vocabulary, and spaced-repetition review
- Supports 52 languages across web, mobile, and browser extensions
- Where it doesn't
- Its authentic-content focus may not suit learners wanting a fixed course path
- AI features are included with Premium Plus plans
- Pricing and storefront options vary by region
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