Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) vs Lingo Legend Language Learning

What reviewers actually said

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1. [R3] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US Duolinguo is ultimately better: I don’t know, this app is just super boring sometimes. The speech machine is hit-or-miss, the lessons seem all the same, and you can’t access a tutor without paying money. The live lessons are good though. Wouldnt recommend if you prefer something more colorful and complex.
2. [R5] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 5/5 · US Great way to learn a language: I
3. [R62] Lingo Legend Language Learning 5/5 · US On thing: I love the game but for some reason the guild I’m in it keeps like re showing what someone said last and for some reason it won’t let me talk in the guild it keeps glitching and the numbers keep popping up telling me someone said something new but it’s still the same thing if this could be fixed that would be great :) other than that 5/5 stars this is a must get app! Litterly not seen an
4. [R71] Lingo Legend Language Learning 5/5 · US THE BEST language app: It definitely won’t teach an entire language from scratch, completely on its own, but it’s my favorite vocab app I’ve ever used
5. [R1] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US DOESN’T WORK!: I have a new headset. The app can’t hear me, it doesn’t even recognize input when I speak. I say something correct and it tells me I am wrong. Very frustrating. How am I supposed to learn? I paid for a lifetime membership of DISAPPOINTMENT.
6. [R7] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Content is fine, microphone detection doesn’t work: The content within the app is good and the app is easy to follow however, you are constantly fighting the app to recognize the words you’re saying. The microphone on my iPhone works perfectly fine but the Rosetta Stone app is constantly telling me that the microphone has bad quality and it doesn’t matter how you hold the phone, if you use headpho
7. [R66] Lingo Legend Language Learning 3/5 · US It’s ok: Using it along side green owl. Pro- only ads when you choose to watch them for energy (free member) - but I would use a recharge through the day method and not just ads. Not when each task uses so much energy. Sometimes you can only do two things before you need to recharge again. A lot of the level rewards are locked behind premium so they’re locked behind paywall. I found some of the c
8. [R75] Lingo Legend Language Learning 3/5 · US Fine, not enough energy: First of all, it does score big points over Duolingo for not having ai voices or ai generated content. The lessons and underlying game seem okay. But the energy system is way too restrictive. I barely started and already got slapped with “watch an ad or buy premium to continue”. It would be nice if energy went further.
9. [R9] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US Terrific program, terrible app: This app is remarkable. Rosetta Stone has been around for 30 years or more. They have had an iOS app for closing in on multiple decades. And yet, after all that time, it still stumbles between using it online - connected to the internet via cellular/WiFi - and offline. I use R.S. At home on WiFi. Works great. I use R.S. on the bus (no connection) - terrible. Very of
10. [R40] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Bad voice detection: Has trouble identifying that speech is occurring at all. This seems to occur more after the first few lessons. You can say anything but some questions will just be impassible because no matter what you say it acts as if you remained silent. Use in anechoic silent room or use something else. All other programs were off and this was a brand new fully updated iPhone that had been
11. [R78] Lingo Legend Language Learning 3/5 · US .: helped me at first but now the app is glitching and wont let me do or learn anything
12. [R91] Lingo Legend Language Learning 1/5 · US Server issues, can’t get in: I’ve tried on and off to play this game, but every time I open the app, I get a “No Internet Connection” error. Not sure why this app is being advertised if it’s literally unplayable.
13. [R13] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Stealing from consumers: Do not trust Rosetta Stone. They have essentially stolen a product I paid $160 for in lieu of forcing a subscription upon me. Do not give money to this trash company
14. [R22] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Bricked my License: I paid over $500 for the permanent license to learn a language and now I can’t use it because you’re requiring a subscription fee. Don’t offer it if you won’t honor it.
15. [R79] Lingo Legend Language Learning 2/5 · US You need energy to play: To play and to learn, you need “energy.” You can buy more energy as an option. But without having to buy anything you only get about 3 minutes of game play a day without the energy. Not really worth it if you can’t play.
16. [R85] Lingo Legend Language Learning 2/5 · US Endless In App Purchases: I purchased the lifetime subscription thinking that would 1: allow for family sharing with more than one kid on my account being able to play and 2: that it would end the IAPs. I was wrong on both counts. Only one child can have a username and play. The game pushes monthly purchases on the kids even after you pay for lifetime. Too bad.
17. [R36] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US Valuable learning method-Technical difficulties with app: I have been using this app for over a year for Japanese on an iPhone. I continue to have technical difficulties- sound disappearing; microphone not picking up my voice. Minimal help from tech support. Using headphones resolves some of sound problems. The learning method itself is a valuable addition in conjunction with other methods. I
18. [R58] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Lifetime Subscription, Not So Much!: I get that the lifetime subscription applies to the product. But releasing another app that will now receive upgrades that could have gone into this “classic” app and honoring those of us who bought lifetime subscriptions, would have shown customer value. If nothing else you could have grandfathered in the prior purchased lifetime subscriptions at the very leas
19. [R65] Lingo Legend Language Learning 5/5 · US Updated: Support Cares: I had reached out to them to tell them that the space recognition only repeats the first few phrases and never seems to get beyond numbers. They recognized there was an issue with this and informed me of both how to navigate the issue for now and that they have plans to roll out an update that fixes this so you don’t have to fix it the long way. The characters are incred
20. [R116] Lingo Legend Language Learning 5/5 · US The best language app ever: Duolingo is dead. Lingo Legend is the only language learning app you’ll need to supplement your studies. If you are looking for a fun and engaging way to learn and study, this game is it. I rarely write app reviews but this one deserves it. The curriculum is great - similar to a lot of other language learning apps out there, and even gives you grammar notes too. But the
21. [R68] Lingo Legend Language Learning 5/5 · US So far, so good!: New player here! I’ve been looking for an AI-free alternative to Duolingo, and I think I’ve found it! Their yearly subscription is much cheaper than theirs as well! Looking forward to making Lingo Legend a part of my daily routine!