# Ling - Language Learning

> 70+ languages! Learn Thai, Tagalog, Spanish, Cebuano, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simyasolutions.ling.universal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simyasolutions.ling.universal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simyasolutions.ling.universal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ling Learn Languages
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,922,639
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (37,341 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2018-11-25
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 143 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simyasolutions.ling.universal)
- **Website:** [https://ling-app.com/](https://ling-app.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ling-app.com/privacy-policy/](https://ling-app.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Ling – Language Learning** helps beginners through advanced learners build practical language skills in 70+ languages, including Thai, Tagalog, Spanish, Cebuano, Japanese, Vietnamese, and many less commonly taught Asian and Eastern European languages.

Practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar through bite-sized interactive lessons, authentic conversations, native-speaker audio, and cultural context. With 50+ units and 200+ lessons per language, Ling covers everyday topics such as travel, food, relationships, business, health, emergencies, and more. Rewards, points, streaks, and leaderboards help keep learning engaging and consistent.

## Rankings

- #46,158 — Overall
- #42 — Education (Free)
- #46 — Education (Gross)
- #6 — language

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.simyasolutions.ling.universal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.simyasolutions.ling.universal.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviews praise Ling for free access, clear pronunciation, ease of learning, and broad language options, with some users preferring it as a Duolingo alternative. However, several recurring drawbacks appear: persistent subscription upsell and paywall friction, frequent bugs and unstable features, content quality issues such as audio/text mismatches and hard-to-follow pacing, and UX/design frustrations like hard-to-reset progress and intrusive prompts. Overall, it’s a strong concept with good learning potential, but reliability and pedagogy gaps limit its appeal for beginners and long-term users.

### Pros

- Free version is available and ad-free
- Clear pronunciation and easily understandable audio
- Easy and fun to use with noticeable progress
- Wide language catalog including Estonian and Khmer
- Strong alternative to Duolingo

### Cons

- Intrusive subscription model with frequent upsells and mandatory premium to continue learning
- Stability issues and bugs, including speaking portion problems and crashes
- Content quality and pedagogy gaps (audio/text mismatches, wrong options, fast pace, lack of basic grammar)
- Progress management and UX annoyances (cannot reset progress without canceling, permissions prompts, clunky UI)
- Not beginner-friendly / pacing can be too fast for new learners

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simyasolutions.ling.universal)