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Duolingo
Duolingo, Inc · Free · Education · 4.7 (5,489,149 ratings)
What it does
Bite-sized lessons in 40+ languages, small enough for one stop. From 5 apps for a long train ride.
Alternatives to Duolingo
The closest alternatives to Duolingo are Trainline, Focus Train, Amazon Kindle and NYT Games — 4 apps from the list Duolingo appears on, “5 apps for a long train ride”, each answering the same moment a different way.
TrainlineBook the ticket and follow the live journey, across Europe.
Focus TrainBoard, and the timer rolls like a train ride; look away and it just waits.
Amazon KindleEvery book you've bought, plus free samples of the next one, in a pocket.
NYT GamesWordle, the Crossword and Spelling Bee, with new puzzles every day.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo | Free | 4.7 (5,489,149) | Education |
| Trainline | Free | 4.9 (10,326) | Travel |
| Focus Train | Free | 5.0 (5) | Productivity |
| Amazon Kindle | Free | 4.9 (5,865,423) | Book |
| NYT Games | Free | 4.8 (294,176) | Games |
Duolingo and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-06.
Duolingo is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.7 out of 5 from 5,489,149 ratings, checked on 2026-10-06. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source. It is listed there as “Duolingo: Language Lessons”.
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