Comparison

Basic English vs NOPBM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Basic English

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
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SPEAK ENGLISH FLUENTLY + Support iPhone and iPad. + iOS 13.0 above + Can use offline. ● Do you feel nervous or shy when you speak English? --> The app can help you learn English and improve your speaking without taking a class. --> All the lessons include images, slideshows, audio files, and quizzes to help you learn in an easy way. If you are a beginner or low intermediate English learner, then this app will be perfect for you. ● Do other people sometimes not understand you when you speak English? --> The app will improve your English skill speaking, listening and understanding. All the lessons were created in a step-by-step manner teaching simple words and sentences in the beginning and slowly getting harder in later lessons. ● Do you want to practice English speaking even when you have nobody to practice with? --> The app have many conversations for you practice speak English naturally and confidently for work, travel, or daily life ... ● Would you like to know how to use English in real world situations? --> Become a confident English speaker by seeing, hearing, and participating with interactive lessons ●●● Main features - Over 5000 conversations. - Support learning offline without internet - Expand vocebulary, grammar through videos channel. - Practice speaking and record to listen again. - Quizzes test will helpful for you test what did you know. - Bookmarks: group the lessons to a package. - History, Favorite will be better for you learn again. - Take note on lesson. - Support 3000 words for speaking. - Practice listening via English radio. ●●● BEST GOAL: The app can help you after completing - You will be able to speak English. - Feel confident when you speak English. - Speak natural English with clear pronunciation. - Improve your English speaking even when you are alone. - Learn all the grammar and vocabulary you need to communicate in English. - Speak smoothly and fluently without stopping or pausing. - Learn English for specific situations like travel or business meeting. ### Purchase to unlock features and ads free on the app ### - Privacy policy: https://mobilephl.com/eslcourse/privacy.php - Terms of Use: https://mobilephl.com/eslcourse/term_of_use.php - And read more USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (about EULA) at here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NOPBM

Features
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Learn English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean and more with NOPBM, a language learning app designed for practical communication. Build real language skills through short, interactive lessons. Practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation at your own pace. From your first words to more confident conversations, follow a clear learning path and always know what to study next. LEARN 20+ LANGUAGES Explore courses in: • English, Spanish, French, German and Italian • Japanese, Korean and Chinese • Portuguese, Arabic and Russian • Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish • Hebrew, Urdu, Ukrainian and Vietnamese • Welsh, Yoruba, Yiddish, Xhosa and Zulu Find a language that matches your goals and build skills one lesson at a time. Course content and levels may vary by language. LEARN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Start learning English with everyday expressions, common verbs, essential vocabulary and practical conversations. Learn Spanish for travel, work, study or communicating with friends and family. Build a foundation in sentence structure and develop the skills to understand and respond in common situations. SPEAKING AND CONVERSATION PRACTICE Learn useful phrases and practice speaking for everyday situations: • Greetings and introductions • Restaurants and shopping • Travel, airports and hotels • Asking for directions • Work and study • Everyday questions and conversations Practice expressing yourself with words and sentences you can use in real life. LISTENING AND PRONUNCIATION Listen to words, phrases, sentences and dialogues. Repeat useful expressions, practice pronunciation and develop your understanding of spoken language. VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT Learn essential words about food, family, travel, transportation, work and daily activities. Build your vocabulary with examples and practical exercises instead of disconnected word lists. READING AND WRITING PRACTICE Strengthen your understanding of your new language by reading useful sentences and practicing how words fit together. Work on written communication while reinforcing the vocabulary and grammar introduced in each lesson. GRAMMAR, VERBS AND SENTENCES Understand how the language works through clear examples. Practice common verbs, questions, answers, sentence structure and everyday grammar as you progress. FROM FIRST WORDS TO REAL CONVERSATIONS Begin with greetings, numbers, questions and everyday expressions. Gradually explore longer sentences, more vocabulary and useful conversation patterns. Each stage connects to what you've practiced before, so you can keep progressing without guessing what comes next. SHORT LESSONS, CLEAR PROGRESS Fit language learning into your routine with focused lessons. Follow organized courses that gradually develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. STUDY WHENEVER IT WORKS FOR YOU Practice for a few minutes during a break, on your commute or at home. Review language skills regularly and turn small learning sessions into a routine. Whether your goal is a vacation, a new job, school or personal growth, move forward at a pace that fits your day. WHY LEARN WITH NOPBM? • Multiple languages in one app • Structured courses and a clear learning path • Short, practical lessons for daily study • Speaking and conversation exercises • Listening and pronunciation practice • Vocabulary, grammar and useful phrases • Real-life situations for travel, work and study • Progress from one lesson to the next START LEARNING TODAY Whether you want to learn Spanish, improve your English or start French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese or another language, NOPBM helps you build confidence step by step. Learn languages through practical lessons and everyday communication. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nopbm.com/privacy-policy.txt

Screenshots

Basic English4 screens
NOPBM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Basic English at none against NOPBM's shown. Basic English also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). NOPBM's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Basic English sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and NOPBM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic English ships an update every 3 weeks, NOPBM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic English versus NOPBM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic EnglishNOPBM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Thi Hoai ThuDAVES BALTHAZAR CONSULTORIA EM TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA

Bugs and requests

Basic English

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio issue during use
  • Repeated audio lessons

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to speak slowly
  • Desktop version for online classes

NOPBM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Basic English

Subscriptions2
  • Month$6.991 Month
  • Year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$11.99
2 purchases

NOPBM

Subscriptions2
  • NoPBM Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • NoPBM Premium Quarterly$24.993 Months

Questions

Is Basic English free?
Basic English is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOPBM free?
NOPBM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic English or NOPBM have ads?
NOPBM shows ads; Basic English does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic English or NOPBM?
Basic English ships an update every 3 weeks, and NOPBM every 4 days. Most recently, Basic English was updated on November 1, 2026 and NOPBM on October 30, 2026.

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