Lexie
Comparison
Lexie vs Duolingo
Duolingo is a full course in bite-sized lessons. Lexie is the drill for the numbers and verbs a course moves past.
Our appLexie is the one we make. Pick it if you want short drills for numbers and verbs, with a pet in place of a lesson plan.
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Lexie on iPhone
Facts checked on 11 November 2026.
The short answer
Lexie drills numbers and verb forms out loud in short rounds, with a pet in place of a lesson plan. Duolingo is a full course in many languages, built around daily lessons, streaks and leaderboards. The two work together: a course for new material, and Lexie for the numbers and verb forms that won't stick.
Pick Lexie if
- You already have a course and want the numbers and verbs to come faster.
- You want a pet that is glad to see you after a break.
- You would rather buy a language once than subscribe.
Side by side
| Lexie | Duolingo | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | people who already have a course or a class and want numbers and verbs to come out without thinking | people who want a full course in a new language, a few minutes at a time |
| Where it runs | on iPhone and iPad, with quiz and listening rounds that work offline, and no account | on iPhone and iPad |
| What you practise | numbers and verb conjugation, by tapping, by voice or by ear | speaking, reading, listening and writing, through a whole course |
| What brings you back | a pet that reacts to every answer and greets you after a break | streaks, leaderboards and achievements |
What Lexie is
Lexie is a language Tamagotchi for iPhone and iPad. A pet blob reacts while you drill numbers and verb conjugation in short quiz, voice and listening rounds, in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, English, Danish and Scottish Gaelic.
What Duolingo is
Duolingo is a language app for iPhone and iPad that teaches through quick, bite-sized lessons in speaking, reading, listening and writing. It also has courses in chess, maths and music, with leaderboards and achievements.
Questions
Is Lexie a good alternative to Duolingo?
Yes, if you want short drills for numbers and verbs, with a pet in place of a lesson plan. Lexie drills numbers and verb forms out loud in short rounds, with a pet in place of a lesson plan. Duolingo is a full course in many languages, built around daily lessons, streaks and leaderboards. The two work together: a course for new material, and Lexie for the numbers and verb forms that won't stick.
What is the difference between Lexie and Duolingo?
Lexie is built for people who already have a course or a class and want numbers and verbs to come out without thinking. Duolingo is built for people who want a full course in a new language, a few minutes at a time.
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We make Lexie. What we say about Duolingo comes from its own pages, read on 11 November 2026: Duolingo on the App Store. Spotted a mistake? Write to support@lexielearns.com. Duolingo belongs to its owner, and Lexie is not affiliated with it.
A Tamagotchi for language drills
Lexie is on the App Store, for iPhone and iPad.
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