# Beelinguapp vs Breakthrough! Visual Novel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Breakthrough! Visual Novel at 100% against Beelinguapp's 40%. Breakthrough! Visual Novel also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Beelinguapp's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beelinguapp sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Breakthrough! Visual Novel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beelinguapp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beelinguapp has 2.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Beelinguapp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Breakthrough! Visual Novel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beelinguapp | Breakthrough! Visual Novel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beelinguapp-language-learning/id1225056371/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-visual-novel/id1639829477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 732 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beelinguapp UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225055950) | [Eric Ding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639829479) |

## What reviewers say

### Beelinguapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beelinguapp-language-learning/id1225056371)

Master new languages with bilingual audiobooks and a unique parallel-text method. Read stories side-by-side in two languages, listen to native narrators, and follow along with karaoke-style scrolling text to improve comprehension and vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Bilingual audiobooks, Parallel-text reading, Native speaker narration, Karaoke-style scrolling text, Diverse story library, Comprehension quizzes

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beelinguapp Monthly Plan | $6.49 | per month |
| Monthly Gold Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| Beelinguapp Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Promo 7-Days Trial | $18.49 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Promo | $19.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Trial Promo | $20.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Special Offer | $22.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Promo | $22.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Premium | $25.00 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Gold Yearly Promo | $36.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Promo | $36.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Trial | $41.99 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly | $42.90 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly Sub | $42.90 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly | $49.90 | per year |
| Beelinguapp Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging content
- 👍 Parallel text and audio
- 💡 Concept of learning through reading
- 🚀 Variety of topics and stories
- 👍 Helpful for improving reading and listening skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🐛 Sync issues between text and audio
- 🐛 Unreliable quiz/comprehension questions
- 🐛 Inconsistent quality of narration
- 🐛 Difficulty navigating and accessing content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
- Unreliable progress tracking
- Issues with downloading and loading stories
- Glossary and flashcard features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of translation display
- Improve flashcard and vocabulary features
- Add more language options
- Provide better filtering and organization of content
- Improve sync between text and audio


### Breakthrough! Visual Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-visual-novel/id1639829477)

This educational game helps intermediate language learners improve vocabulary and reading comprehension through interactive stories and flashcards. It offers multiple languages and cultural insights, making learning engaging.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary building mode, Interactive story reading, Flashcard deck building, Unlockable in-game content, Multiple language support, Cultural exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Character Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yuri - Story Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Jose - Story Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beelinguapp free?

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

### Is Breakthrough! Visual Novel free?

Breakthrough! Visual Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beelinguapp or Breakthrough! Visual Novel?

Beelinguapp is rated higher. Beelinguapp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Breakthrough! Visual Novel averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Beelinguapp or Breakthrough! Visual Novel have ads?

Breakthrough! Visual Novel shows ads; Beelinguapp does not.

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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.*