# Learn Russian - Free WordPower

> Learn 100 essential Russian words and phrases with audio, pronunciation, and cultural insights. (iPhone/iPad app by Innovative Language Learning USA LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-free-wordpower/id295720051 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Innovative Language Learning USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285488930)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 179 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 114 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2008-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-free-wordpower/id295720051/reviews.md

## What is Learn Russian?

Are you interested in learning Russian, but just don't have the time?

Let's face it, not everyone can commit full-time to learning a language. We know there are many things going on in your life: school, work, the kids, that special someone. That's why we developed WordPower Learn Russian Vocabulary Free for the ultra-busy, 21st century lifestyle. There's absolutely no reason to miss out on all the benefits of learning Russian just because you're light on time. With WordPower Learn Russian Vocabulary Free, you'll start down the road to fluency and reap the rewards that go with it.

With WordPower Learn Russian Vocabulary Free, you'll master 100 of the most frequently used words and phrases in the Russian language right on your iOS device! The app doubles as a mini travel guide packed with cultural insights and practical Russian phrases. Learn Russian with audio recordings of a native Russian speaker and a voice recorder so you can master perfect pronunciation anywhere, anytime. This list of the 100 most frequently used Russian words is compact enough to fit a little review into you busy schedule. Study at your convenience at times and places that work for you! WordPower Learn Russian Vocabulary Free also comes with an addictive Word of the Day alert and free Russian audio lessons when you sign up for a free RussianPod101.com account inside the app.

What makes WordPower so effective? It's Fun, Fast and Easy to Use!

WordPower Learn Russian Vocabulary Free FEATURES:
- Completely redesigned UI. The user interface has been redesigned from the ground up to be much cleaner, beautiful, and more user friendly
- Support for iOS 6 and 4" Retina displays such as the iPhone 5 and 5th gen iPod Touch
- Russian Top 100 Words: A special list of words specific to daily life in Russia. You’ll learn handy cultural insights with every entry transforming Word Power into a mini travel and cultural handbook (3G or WiFi required to access Wikipedia links within the app)
- Essential Russian vocabulary all in one place showing you the spelling, translation, pronunciation, image, class and gender
- Sample Sentences: See and hear practical sample sentences with every word entry
- Free Audio Lessons: Learn more than just words! Access the newest RussianPod101.com audio lessons when you sign up for a Free Lifetime Account within the app
- Updated Basic Resources: Want to explore the Russian language even more? Learn everything you need to know with this comprehensive source of Russian learning tips, information and material
- Easy to Use Design: Intuitive iOS swipe navigation allows visual learners to browse vocabulary images quickly. Find everything you need without excessive swiping and tapping
- Custom Flashcard Settings: You're in control of your study sessions. Mix up question types (recognition, production, audio and visual) for a full understanding of each word
- Listening Practice: Hear each word's proper pronunciation by a native speaker
- Perfect your Pronunciation: Compare your pronunciation to the native speaker's with the Voice Recorder, easily accessible throughout the app
- Personalized Word Bank: Save difficult or useful words, with their audio files, to review at any time
- Advanced Search Function: Search entire database in English or Russian
- Progress Bar: Keep track of how many words you have really mastered
- Word View Options: Romanization can be turned on and off

100 words not enough?
Upgrade to WordPower Learn Russian Vocabulary full edition to get 2000 more words and phrases!

## Key features

- Top 100 Russian words and phrases
- Native speaker audio pronunciation
- Voice recorder for pronunciation practice
- Sample sentences with audio
- Cultural insights and travel tips
- Customizable flashcard settings
- Free Russian audio lessons

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full WordPower. Get instant access to all ~2000 words. | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Learn Russian?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 Effective vocabulary learning with daily word feature
- 🎵 High-quality native speaker audio pronunciation
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 📖 Example sentences showing practical word usage
- 🖼️ Visual aids with pictures for each word
- 🔤 Helps learn Cyrillic alphabet and reading
- ⏰ One word per day allows deep memorization
- 🎤 Recording feature for pronunciation practice
- 💰 Free version available with core features
- 📱 Works offline functionality
- 🎯 Good supplementary tool for language learners

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and won't open (recent critical issue)
- 🔒 Paywall heavily restricts free version access
- 📉 Limited vocabulary in free version
- ❌ Lacks grammar instruction
- 🔄 Words sometimes disappear from word bank after updates
- ⚠️ Inconsistent word selection quality
- 🎵 Audio playback speed too fast for some users
- 🔀 Random word order despite randomization setting
- 💳 Aggressive upselling to premium version
- 🐛 Update-related data loss and crashes
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch and won't open
- Words disappear from word bank after updates
- New word doesn't always load despite notification badge
- Audio missing or incorrect for some words
- Incompatibility with older iPhone models
- Sluggish and unresponsive performance
- Paid version crashes and non-functional
- Update erases entire word bank history
- Pod 101 auto-opens and requires timeout
- Repeated words (e.g., 'New York' daily)
- Restoration of paid version requires repurchase

**Most requested features**

- Grammar flashcards and grammar instruction
- Multiple words per day instead of just one
- Adjustable audio playback speed (slower option)
- Typing/spelling practice for words
- More vocabulary variety and useful words
- Full Cyrillic alphabet coverage
- Stress/emphasis indicators on Russian words
- Audible sentence examples
- More challenging words and phrases
- Better word selection organization
- Support for additional languages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 179)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-free-wordpower/id295720051/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Its Good

*2025-12-19, version 5.0*

Is a good app 🤩

### 1/5 — App doesn’t open

*2025-09-29*

App doesn’t open

### 5/5 — Is not opening

*2023-10-08*

I reload the app from scratch and still doesn’t open, open for a second then crash, I had a purchase in it. Sad, hope you will fix it, Otherwise I used to enjoy very much the learning experience.

### 5/5 — Love itttt

*2021-07-17, version 5.0*

Very useful appppp

### 5/5 — Learn Russian

*2021-04-09*

Uber helpful

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2020-07-24, version 5.0*

I am really enjoying it thanks alot

### 5/5 — Very good app

*2020-06-25, version 5.0*

It’s very intuitive and focused to fast learning

### 4/5 — Great app for beginners

*2020-06-13*

Do not expect to learn Russian from using this app. But instead realize that this app gives you an assortment of vocabulary that will help you progress your learning. Overall, a great tool to have once you learn grammar, because a lot of the sentences will confuse you within the app.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2019-12-05*

Really easy to use, starting with basic words which is perfect for a beginner like me.

### 5/5 — Great

*2019-11-04*

I use it every day.  Just what I wanted to increase my vocabulary.

## Frequently asked questions about Learn Russian

### What does this app teach?

This app focuses on teaching you the 100 most frequently used words and phrases in the Russian language. It includes spelling, translation, pronunciation, images, and gender information for each word. You'll also gain cultural insights and practical phrases, making it a mini travel and cultural handbook.

### How does the app help with pronunciation?

The app features audio recordings by a native Russian speaker for each word, allowing you to hear the correct pronunciation. It also includes a voice recorder function, enabling you to practice your own pronunciation and compare it to the native speaker's.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core vocabulary and features. It also provides free Russian audio lessons when you sign up for a free RussianPod101.com account within the app. Additional features or content may be available through in-app purchases.

### What are the system requirements for this app?

The app supports iOS 6 and 4-inch Retina displays, such as those found on the iPhone 5 and 5th generation iPod Touch. Accessing Wikipedia links within the app requires a 3G or WiFi connection.

### How can I use this app to learn Russian effectively?

You can learn Russian effectively by utilizing the app's features at your convenience. Use the Word of the Day alert for consistent exposure, practice pronunciation with the native audio and voice recorder, and customize flashcard settings for tailored study sessions. The sample sentences with audio also help in understanding practical usage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2016-06-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

What's new in v5.0? A LOT.

-NEW: you asked for it. You got it! You can now have multiple custom word lists in your Word Bank. Take control of organizing your study sessions. Wondering where your old Word Bank went? Don't worry. Your existing Word Bank will be moved to the new Starred word list. If you have an iCloud account, all of your custom lists and your Starred list will be backed up to iCloud and synced across your devices.
-NEW: add a word to one of your custom word lists by tapping on the new "Add to List" button on the word detail screen. You can also quickly add a word to the Starred list by tapping on the Star icon in the upper right.
-NEW: a beautiful new user interface
-NEW: it's now much easier to review words you're having trouble with! when you mark flashcards as wrong, they'll now be automatically added to a new flashcard deck called "Missed words." You'll find the new deck on the Flashcards screen at the top. When you mark these words as correct, they'll be automatically removed from the "Missed words" deck. If you'd like to manually remove words instead, just go to More->Settings (on iPad, Settings), then go into Flashcard Settings and turn off "Auto-remove missed words when marked right"
-NEW: transliterations are now hidden for sample sentences when they're turned off in Word View Settings
-NEW: you can now set the maximum flashcards per session to all available words instead of the max being 100
-FIXED: fixed an issue that would cause words of the day to be missing audio and images
-lots of other various bugfixes and improvements

### 4.8.1 — 2015-11-06

-fixed the missing button to add/remove words from the wordbank on the iPad

### 4.8 — 2015-10-30

-NEW: by popular demand, you can now control the speed words and sentences are played back at! Just tap on the speaker icon in the top right of the screen and choose your speed: 0.5x, 1.0x, 1.5x, or 2x. You can also adjust the playback speed by going to Settings->Audio Settings.
-NEW: find a problem or error with a word or sentence? Tap the new red ! icon in the upper right of the word detail screen to send us an error report right from the app. 
-NEW: tap and hold any text for a few seconds to bring up the option to copy it and then paste it wherever you'd like!
-NEW: don't like that the word of the day notification pops up at midnight? No problem. Just go into Settings->New Word Settings and choose what time you'd like your word of the day notification to be delivered!
-NEW: on the subject of the word of the day, now tapping on the word of the day notification will take you straight to it.
-FIXED: flashcard font magnification settings
-FIXED: fixes for iOS 9 and other general bug fixes.

### 4.7 — 2015-08-26

-NEW: the app will now check for wordbank backups on iCloud when it's first launched and give you the option to restore it if there is one. This is great for people who are either installing the app on a new device or had to delete and reinstall it.
-NEW: the app will now check for a newer version of your wordbank on iCloud when it launches. If it finds one, it'll give you the option to restore the newer version. This is great for people who use the app on multiple devices and want to keep their wordbank up to date across all their devices.
-NEW: the Lite version of the app will now ask you if you want to restore your in-app purchase on first launch. This is also great for people who are either installing the app on a new device or had to delete and reinstall it.
-improved the wordbank sync user interface
-other various bugfixes and under the hood improvements

### 4.6 — 2015-06-09

-NEW: backup and sync your wordbank through iCloud. If you have an iCloud account, your wordbank will automatically be backed up to iCloud and be made available to all of your iCloud iOS devices. Tap on the new Sync button on the WordBank screen to create a backup manually or restore from an existing backup.
-NEW: manage your downloaded media. Need to free up some space? Something go wrong with your media download? You can now delete any or all downloaded media without having to delete the whole app. Just go to the Setting screen and tap on the Manage Downloaded Media button.
-FIXED: word of the day notifications are now fixed and in sync with actual word of the day in the app
-other various bugfixes and improvements

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