Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to LingoTime
Language learning anywhere: from Apple Watch to the Mac
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. LingoTime launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Hi HN, Just wanted to share a tool i've been working on to help with my own study routine. It’s a browser extension called Lingoku. The idea is simple: we spend hours browsing the web in English every day. This tool replaces some of the english words with Japanese vocabulary based on your japanese level (Similar to Toucan, but with a better user experience). It’s basically an attempt to make the "i+1" method actually passive, you understand the sentence because it's mostly english, but you pick up Japanese words naturally from the context. It uses an LLM in the backend to make sure the…
Dec 2025 · lingoku.ai · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, For over two years I've been working on an App to learn languages (currently French, Italian and Spanish), together with my partner, a language teacher. I think it is finally ready to share with this community! The idea is to introduce vocabulary and grammar whilst you read eBooks in your own language. I've found that it is easier to remember vocabulary 'in context' and with regular repetition. Plus you don't have to carve out dedicated time for language learning. Other apps require you to build a habit around various exercises or ‘games’, whereas lots of people already read books.…
2024 · glossarie.app · its alternatives →
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Japanese dictionary app for iPhone and iPad with kanji lookup, example sentences, flashcards, OCR photo lookup, and a Safari extension for reading Japanese.
2015 · nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →
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Lingocat▲437Become fluent faster through conversational practice
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, it’s been 8 years since I posted on here about the launch of my Japanese dictionary app Nihongo [0] and I’m finally back with a new app: Nihongo Lessons! Think of Nihongo Lessons as the textbook to Nihongo’s dictionary. It’s an app for learning Japanese, specifically made for learners who are serious about becoming fluent, and want a guided set of content that will help them efficiently acquire vocabulary and grammar. The project came about when Adam Shapiro of Japanese Level Up (Jalup) [1] announced last April that he was shutting Jalup down. As a fan of Adam’s work I was bummed to…
2022 · lessons.nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →
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Lingbe 2.0▲132Free real-time conversations with native speakers ⚡
2020 · lingbe.com · its alternatives →
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Wokabulary▲83Flash card language learning app for Mac, iPhone and iPad
2021 · wokabulary.com · its alternatives →
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Orenoo▲63All-in-one english dictionary web app for language learners
2019 · orenoo.com · its alternatives →
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Language learning activity tracker for Android
2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Lingbe 2▲72Free real-time conversations with native speakers ⚡
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Lingo Champion▲108Acquire languages on the go from the news, videos etc.
2025 · lingochampion.com · its alternatives →
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Douzo▲127Free Japanese typing practice organized by JLPT level
Mar 2026 · typingdouzo.com · its alternatives →
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Collect and practice your individual foreign language words
2023 · wokabulary.com · its alternatives →
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Lingotrack▲106Track, share & accelerate your language-learning journey
2023 · lingotrack.com · its alternatives →
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Practice languages on Widgets. Launch offer: LIFETIME FREE
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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