# NYCEnglish vs Nonsense

The clearest difference is rating: Nonsense at 4.7 against NYCEnglish's 1.0. Nonsense also leads on ratings volume (422 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). NYCEnglish's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonsense sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. NYCEnglish asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nonsense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonsense has 422 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NYCEnglish ships an update every 3 months, Nonsense every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NYCEnglish | Nonsense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nycenglish/id1022246281/reviews) | **[4.7 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonsense-language-learning/id1642852912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **422** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vidyatech Solutions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/581828707) | [The Nonsense Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705315576) |

## What reviewers say

### NYCEnglish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nycenglish/id1022246281)

This app offers an immersive English learning experience through videos and interactive exercises. It focuses on developing listening and speaking skills with translations and pronunciation practice. Designed by experts, it covers beginner to advanced levels with extensive content.

**Highlights:** Immersive video-based learning, Listening and speaking practice, Pronunciation with voice recognition, Translations for understanding, Progress tracking, Beginner to advanced levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nonsense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonsense-language-learning/id1642852912)

Learn languages by immersing yourself in movie scenes. Understand words and grammar in context, hear native speakers, and retain what you learn. New movies are added weekly to enhance your language journey.

**Highlights:** Immerse in movie scenes, In-context explanations, Learn native speaker usage, Supports 39 languages, New movies added weekly, Interactive learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and engaging learning
- 💡 Interactive learning with tap-to-translate
- 🎬 Uses movie clips for context
- 👍 Well-designed and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient for quick learning sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App not opening/loading
- 🐛 Crashing and bug problems
- ⚠️ Login/session initiation issues
- 🔤 Lack of desired languages (e.g., Italian, Amharic)
- 🚫 No option to turn off English translations

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Words are blank, cannot type
- Crashes and resets lessons
- Login issues
- Not working after initial setup/waitlist

**Requested features**

- Add more African languages (e.g., Amharic)
- Add Italian language
- Add Russian subtitles
- Option to turn off English translations for full immersion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NYCEnglish free?

NYCEnglish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nonsense free?

Nonsense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NYCEnglish or Nonsense?

Nonsense is rated higher. NYCEnglish averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nonsense averages 4.7 from 422 ratings.

### Do NYCEnglish or Nonsense have ads?

Nonsense shows ads; NYCEnglish does not.

### Which is updated more often, NYCEnglish or Nonsense?

NYCEnglish ships an update every 3 months, and Nonsense every 4 weeks. Most recently, NYCEnglish was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nonsense on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*