# EWA vs 9th Grade Learning Games

The clearest difference is ratings volume: EWA at 196K against 9th Grade Learning Games's 17. EWA also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 9th Grade Learning Games's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EWA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and 9th Grade Learning Games sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. 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 9th Grade Learning Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWA has 196K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of EWA's written reviews are positive against 50% of 9th Grade Learning Games's.

EWA ships an update weekly, 9th Grade Learning Games monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EWA | 9th Grade Learning Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews)** | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-grade-learning-games/id1594000802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **196K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lithium Lab Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419510513) | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) |

## What reviewers say

### EWA

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### 9th Grade Learning Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-grade-learning-games/id1594000802)

This app helps 9th-grade students master English through interactive tests and lessons. It offers offline access and a user-friendly interface for a convenient and engaging learning experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive English tests, Offline learning capability, Self-paced lessons, User-friendly interface, Progress enhancement for exams

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Months VIP | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Learning Premium Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| One Month VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium HalfYear Plan | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Learning Premium Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Six Months VIP | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| Gói khởi đầu | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EWA free?

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

### Is 9th Grade Learning Games free?

9th Grade Learning Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EWA or 9th Grade Learning Games?

EWA is rated higher. EWA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196K ratings, while 9th Grade Learning Games averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do EWA or 9th Grade Learning Games have ads?

Both EWA and 9th Grade Learning Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EWA or 9th Grade Learning Games?

EWA ships an update weekly, and 9th Grade Learning Games monthly. Most recently, EWA was updated on September 27, 2026 and 9th Grade Learning Games on September 11, 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.*