HeyRua - Irish Learning App

HeyRua - Irish Learning App

Start speaking Irish today

872 ratings
158 reviews
#119 in top-grossing Education
📚 Education
Free
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Released
August 16, 2026
Updated
October 28, 2026
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This app focuses on building confidence in speaking Irish through practical, everyday conversations. It offers guided speaking practice, pronunciation feedback, and vocabulary building with interactive flashcards. Learn at your own pace and start using Irish from your first lesson.

✓Speaking-focused lessons
✓Pronunciation feedback
✓Guided conversations
✓Interactive flashcards
✓Learn at your own pace
✓Practical vocabulary
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What's New in HeyRua

1.1.3

October 28, 2026

Bug fixes.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

HeyRua Super Monthly

HeyRua Super Monthly

$12.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Top Grossing

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Education

This app rose +4 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on November 9, 2026.

User reviews

O’Neill

My kids young kids live this! Duo app is way too hard for thier age my 5 year old can’t read but is flying through Rua’s listen and repeat. It’s also not Ai robot voices it’s real voice recordings and we can select Donegal dialect. Very happy

Audio doesn’t understand a lot of words

I wanted to like this app. But it doesn’t do a good job of picking up my voice. Every lesson turned into me constantly repeating myself at least 5 times before it would ‘understand’ me. It eventually felt like I was being used to train a voice recognition AI, so I canceled the trial.

(Worth noting: I’ve been studying with teachers who corrected my accent for the last year. I’m not advanced; but nothing in the first unit is so difficult to pronounce that the app couldn’t understand me!)
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Great app,

This app allows you to select your local dialect and focus on Irish relevant to your area. While I’ve spent some time now learning from reading, the app does a great job on looking at the pronunciation of words and even has the phonetic break down of words. Great app for learning.

Best Irish App Ever

I absolutely love this language app! By far the best I’ve used!

Good, could be great

I really like this app! It’s unlike any other language app for learning or brushing up on your Gaeilge. That being said, I really wish it picked up what you’re saying when you’re saying it, and not after you repeat it/shout it multiple times. It also picks up some words in a sentence but not others. I can also say a word perfectly, and it’ll tell me my pronunciation was fair. Solid 3 stars, on its way to 5 with some tweaks here and there!
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FAQ

What is the learning methodology of HeyRua?

HeyRua focuses on active speaking from the first lesson. You will listen, repeat, answer questions, and practice useful Irish out loud in practical, everyday situations to build confidence and fluency.

Does HeyRua offer progress tracking?

The app allows you to learn at your own pace, complete short lessons, and revisit previous topics. This gradual approach helps build towards longer conversations and reinforces learning.

What are the subscription plans for HeyRua?

HeyRua offers a 'Super Monthly' plan for $12.99 with a 3-day free trial, and a 'Super Yearly' plan for $89.99 with a 7-day free trial.

How does HeyRua help with pronunciation?

You can listen to clear Irish audio, repeat each phrase, and receive feedback to help improve your pronunciation and speak with greater confidence.

Is HeyRua suitable for complete beginners?

Yes, HeyRua is suitable for complete beginners, adults returning to Irish, learners who understand Irish but want to speak more, and students looking for extra speaking practice.

Can I use HeyRua offline?

The provided information does not specify offline functionality. It is recommended to check the app's store page for details on offline access.

How often is HeyRua updated?

The latest version was released on 2026-09-14, indicating recent updates. The app is generally updated to improve features and address user feedback.

What devices does HeyRua support?

HeyRua is supported on iPhone and iPod devices, with an age rating of 4+.