# EWA vs SAYA

The clearest difference is ads: SAYA at none against EWA's shown. SAYA also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). EWA's advantage is ratings volume (196K vs 1.2K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 SAYA sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EWA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWA has 196K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 62% of SAYA's.

EWA ships an update weekly, SAYA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EWA | SAYA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saya-the-learning-app/id1612592914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **196K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lithium Lab Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419510513) | [Phyo Aung Kyaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463208113) |

## What reviewers say

### EWA

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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


### SAYA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saya-the-learning-app/id1612592914)

This app offers a fun and simple way to learn English and Japanese with video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive features. Improve your speaking skills with live classes and master new languages through bite-sized content and flashcards.

**Highlights:** Video lessons for all levels, Bite-sized videos, Micro reading lessons, Flashcards, Level tests, Character writing practice, Live and conversational classes

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Months | $12.00 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $14.00 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $18.00 | one-time |
| 6 Months | $21.00 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $21.00 | one-time |
| 1 Years and 6 Months | $25.00 | one-time |
| 2 Years | $30.00 | one-time |
| 6 Months | $30.00 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $34.00 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $48.00 | one-time |
| 2 Years | $51.00 | one-time |
| 2 Years | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Listening experience
- 👍 Beautiful UI
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Valuable app
- 👍 Fun and great supplement to English class

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Units video not working
- 🐛 Cannot load video lessons
- 🐛 Level test not working
- 🐛 App not working on Mac
- 🚫 No free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Units video not working
- Cannot load video lessons
- Level test not working
- App not working on Mac

**Requested features**

- Add US phone number option
- Improve level test functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EWA free?

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

### Is SAYA free?

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

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

EWA is rated higher. EWA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196K ratings, while SAYA averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do EWA or SAYA have ads?

EWA shows ads; SAYA does not.

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

EWA ships an update weekly, and SAYA every 5 weeks. Most recently, EWA was updated on September 25, 2026 and SAYA on September 2, 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.*