# Basic English vs Ule

Basic English and Ule both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Basic English's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ule's. Basic English also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basic English sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Ule sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 Basic English against 4.6 for Ule. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Basic English's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ule's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic English | Ule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-english-esl-course/id1225114836/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ule-learn-english-language/id1452239366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 198 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321248741) | [Smertrios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602014652) |

## What reviewers say

### Basic English

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-english-esl-course/id1225114836)

Learn to speak English fluently and confidently with interactive lessons, audio, and quizzes. Improve speaking, listening, and vocabulary through step-by-step instruction and real-world conversation practice, even offline.

**Highlights:** Offline learning support, Interactive lessons with audio and quizzes, Real-world conversation practice, Vocabulary and grammar expansion, Speaking practice with recording, Listening practice via radio

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent learning tool
- 💡 Helpful for improving English
- 🤩 Great app
- 🥰 Love the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
- 🤔 Incorrect quiz answers
- 🤷‍♀️ Premium not connected

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issue during use
- Repeated audio lessons

**Requested features**

- Option to speak slowly
- Desktop version for online classes


### Ule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ule-learn-english-language/id1452239366)

This app uses spaced repetition to help you learn English vocabulary. It offers a personalized learning program based on your current level and includes various memorization mechanics. You can choose topics of interest and learn thousands of new words annually.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning method, Personalized learning program, Daily word learning (8 words), 5 learning mechanics for memorization, 29 topic areas to choose from, Vocabulary and expression repetition

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeeLingvo Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| BeeLingvo Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| BeeLingvo Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ule Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Ule Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BeeLingvo Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Ule Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| One Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Ule Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Ule Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app for learning new languages
- 🚀 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 💡 Comprehensive approach with all 4 skills
- 👍 Helpful and responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio not working as expected
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Limited language options available

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on older devices
- Settings not saving properly
- Inconsistent word pronunciations
- Numerous typos and grammatical errors in content

**Requested features**

- Add more language options, especially Farsi/Persian
- Implement English to English learning mode
- Improve translation accuracy and quality
- Allow switching between languages without losing progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic English free?

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

### Is Ule free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basic English or Ule?

Basic English is rated higher. Basic English averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Ule averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Basic English or Ule have ads?

Ule shows ads; Basic English does not.

### Which is updated more often, Basic English or Ule?

Basic English ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ule every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basic English was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ule on October 26, 2026.

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