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Lingokids review

A play-based learning app with more than 4,000 games, songs and shows for ages 2 to 8.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.8
Ease of use (25%)
8.8
Value (35%)
7.8

Lingokids is aimed at the youngest children on this list. Its App Store listing describes more than 4,000 interactive games, songs and shows covering 650 plus learning objectives in math, literacy, science, engineering, art and music, for children roughly 2 to 8. The company calls its approach Playlearning, built on play, repetition and curiosity, and the app now includes activities featuring Disney characters along with Blippi and Pocoyo, plus content created with NASA and Oxford University Press. It is ad-free and kidSAFE certified, and the app is available in Spanish as well as English. The monthly plan is $14.99 in the US App Store, with several yearly plans also listed. It scores lower on value because Khan Academy Kids covers similar early skills for free, and the strong character branding can make sessions feel more like entertainment than lessons. For families whose toddler responds to familiar characters, it is an easy, safe choice. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Parents of toddlers and preschoolers who want ad-free, character-led learning games.

Price

Lingokids Monthly Plan $14.99 in the US App Store; yearly plans also listed.

Lingokids Monthly Plan $14.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

  • More than 4,000 interactive games, songs and shows
  • 650+ learning objectives across math, literacy, science, engineering, art and music
  • Playlearning method built on play, repetition and curiosity
  • Activities with Disney, Blippi and Pocoyo characters
  • kidSAFE certified and ad-free

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Very large library for the youngest learners
  • Strength: Familiar characters keep toddlers engaged
  • Strength: Available in Spanish as well as English
  • Weakness: Monthly price matches ABCmouse while free apps cover similar ground
  • Weakness: Character content can tilt toward entertainment
  • Weakness: Several overlapping plans in the App Store make pricing hard to compare

Key facts

  • Price: $14.99 a month in the US App Store
  • Ages: 2 to 8
  • Activities: 4,000+
  • Safety: kidSAFE certified, ad-free

Where it ranks

Lingokids is No. 9 in our Best Online Learning for Kids verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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