# EWA vs Promova

EWA and Promova both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of EWA's written reviews are positive against 60% of Promova's. EWA also leads on chart position (#120 vs unranked) and ratings volume (196K vs 63K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EWA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Promova sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EWA against 4.6 for Promova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196K and 63K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of EWA's written reviews are positive against 60% of Promova's.

EWA ships an update weekly, Promova every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EWA | Promova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews)** | [4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promova-language-learning-app/id1460782849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **196K** | 63K |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lithium Lab Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419510513) | [Unlimited Promova Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441091032) |

## What reviewers say

### EWA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master English, Spanish, or French with this app. Read books with instant translations, practice speaking with TV characters, and use flashcards to build vocabulary. Learn at your own pace with engaging games and dialogues.

**Highlights:** Books with real-time translation, Speaking courses with TV characters, Everyday dialogues, Flashcards with spaced repetition, Language learning games, Vocabulary building

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One-Month EWA Premium Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| One-Month Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| One-Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to learn
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🎬 Engaging movie/TV clips
- 🎓 Helpful for improving vocabulary and reading skills
- 🤩 Entertaining and interactive learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations and definitions
- 🤔 Lack of advanced content for intermediate/experienced learners
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Poor pronunciation from text-to-speech
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent app performance and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons and progress getting reset unexpectedly
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Inability to cancel subscription or get refunds
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Incorrect or missing translations in books and lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more language options beyond English and Spanish
- Improve translation accuracy and provide context-based definitions
- Offer more advanced content and customization options
- Integrate speech recognition for speaking practice
- Improve app stability and reduce technical issues


### Promova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promova-language-learning-app/id1460782849)

This AI-powered platform helps you speak languages with confidence through personalized learning paths and real-life conversation practice.  It offers expert-designed courses, instant feedback on pronunciation, and a supportive environment to achieve your language goals.

**Highlights:** AI-guided personalized learning paths, Practice speaking in 80+ real-life scenarios, Instant pronunciation and fluency feedback, Expert-designed courses with 400+ topics, Daily goals, streaks, and achievements, Learn multiple languages, Safe space for practicing without penalties

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Promova Premium + trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Promova Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Half-year Premium | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Promova Premium | $83.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Learn English 12-months Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Learn English 12-months Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Promova Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Promova Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and helpful
- 🚀 Improving my English
- 🚀 Useful lesson
- 👍 Easy to learn and never boring
- 👍 Best app for learning English

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Typing feature doesn't work
- 🐛 Pronunciation issues
- 🐛 Ads even after subscription
- 🐛 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Typing feature not working
- Microphone not functioning properly
- Lessons not loading correctly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More advanced vocabulary and grammar lessons
- Ability to record and practice pronunciation
- Repetition and review features
- More language options
- Ability to change course difficulty level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EWA free?

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

### Is Promova free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EWA or Promova?

EWA is rated higher. EWA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196K ratings, while Promova averages 4.6 from 63K ratings.

### Do EWA or Promova have ads?

Both EWA and Promova show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EWA or Promova?

EWA ships an update weekly, and Promova every 6 days. Most recently, EWA was updated on September 24, 2026 and Promova on September 24, 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.*