# EWA vs VOA Learning English (+Tests)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VOA Learning English (+Tests) at none against EWA's 12. VOA Learning English (+Tests) also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). EWA's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (196K vs 170). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EWA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. VOA Learning English (+Tests) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EWA against 4.7 for VOA Learning English (+Tests). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWA has 196K ratings behind it against 170, 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 VOA Learning English (+Tests)'s.

EWA ships an update weekly, VOA Learning English (+Tests) every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EWA | VOA Learning English (+Tests) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews) | **[4.7 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voa-learning-english-plus-tests/id6504011689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196K** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 41 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) | [Lien Khanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194092015) |

## What reviewers say

### EWA

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

**Currently charting:** #112 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


### VOA Learning English (+Tests)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voa-learning-english-plus-tests/id6504011689)

Master English with daily updated audio and video lessons, grammar tips, pronunciation guides, and vocabulary builders. Track your progress with quizzes and worksheets. Designed for all learning levels.

**Highlights:** Daily updated lessons, Audio and video lessons, Everyday grammar tips, Pronunciation guidance, News vocabulary, Lesson worksheets, Vocabulary quizzes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EWA free?

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

### Is VOA Learning English (+Tests) free?

VOA Learning English (+Tests) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EWA or VOA Learning English (+Tests)?

VOA Learning English (+Tests) is rated higher. EWA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196K ratings, while VOA Learning English (+Tests) averages 4.7 from 170 ratings.

### Do EWA or VOA Learning English (+Tests) have ads?

Both EWA and VOA Learning English (+Tests) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EWA or VOA Learning English (+Tests)?

EWA ships an update weekly, and VOA Learning English (+Tests) every 2 months. Most recently, EWA was updated on September 26, 2026 and VOA Learning English (+Tests) on September 26, 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.*