# EWA vs MeowLingua

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EWA at 75% against MeowLingua's 0%. EWA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). MeowLingua's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EWA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and MeowLingua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EWA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWA has 196K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of EWA's written reviews are positive against 0% of MeowLingua's.

EWA ships an update weekly, MeowLingua every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EWA | MeowLingua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowlingua/id1551324535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **196K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lithium Lab Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419510513) | [MEOWLANGUAGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551324537) |

## What reviewers say

### EWA

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### MeowLingua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowlingua/id1551324535)

This app uses a virtual tutor and augmented reality to help children practice everyday speech in a new language. It offers interactive dialogues, speaking and listening exercises, and educational games, making learning fun and engaging.

**Highlights:** Virtual tutor character, Augmented reality integration, Interactive dialogues, Speaking and listening practice, Educational games, Object recognition for vocabulary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EWA free?

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

### Is MeowLingua free?

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

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

EWA is rated higher. EWA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196K ratings, while MeowLingua averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EWA or MeowLingua have ads?

EWA shows ads; MeowLingua does not.

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

EWA ships an update weekly, and MeowLingua every 19 months. Most recently, EWA was updated on September 29, 2026 and MeowLingua on June 5, 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.*