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Lingokids
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Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
Lingokids is an app of more than 4,000 games, songs and shows for ages 2 to 8. It began as an English-learning app and now calls itself an entertainment platform covering early literacy, math, science, social skills and movement, with Disney- and Marvel-themed activities. The free Basic tier gives a few activities a day; Plus unlocks everything, offline play and up to four child profiles. It is ad-free.
Our take: A safe, ad-free screen-time app for preschoolers; parents who want focused reading instruction should pick a phonics app instead.
| Ages it suits | about 2-8 |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | Every account must have one adult user who is at least 18; children use it with the consent of a parent, guardian, teacher or school administrator. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Free Basic tier; Plus on the US App Store is listed at $14.99 a month or $71.99 to $89.99 a year (Oct 2026). Renews automatically. |
| Works on | iPhone and iPad, Android, Web |
| Account | A parent's account |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases | None |
| The AI in it | AI generates progress reports for parents; optional speech recognition checks spoken answers on the device. |
What's good
- No ads
- kidSAFE certified
- Wide mix of subjects for little kids
- Voice recordings kept on the device
Watch for
- Now pitched as entertainment, with licensed characters
- Free tier is very limited
- Monthly price is high for what is mostly games and songs
Data and privacy
Lingokids says the app shows no ads and is a closed space, and it does not market to children. Microphone, camera and speech recognition are optional; recordings stay on the device. AI is used to write parent progress reports; its marketing websites use ad tracking aimed at adults. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
The maker's own claims only (awards and download numbers). No independent study found.
In the Big Index
- On the list 13 AI language-learning apps for kids and teens
- On the list 19 best apps for preschoolers (2026)
- Lingokids
- The maker in the who's who: Lingokids
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Where these facts come from
- https://lingokids.com/
- https://lingokids.com/terms-of-service
- https://lingokids.com/privacy-policy
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lingokids-games-shows/id1002043426
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