Comparison

EBS English vs Bricks Phonics

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

Head to head
About

EBS English

Access a comprehensive English learning platform with downloadable lessons, AI-powered content recommendations, and curated thematic courses. Engage with broadcast programs, short video clips, and interactive online content, including textbook-aligned lessons and after-school English programs.

Highlights
  • Downloadable video and audio lessons
  • AI-powered personalized course recommendations
  • Weekly curated thematic courses
  • Access to broadcast programs and short clips
  • Interactive online learning games and vocabulary practice
  • Textbook-aligned lessons with native speakers
  • After-school English support and self-study tools
Features
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더 가까이 EBS English! 더 편리한 EBS English! 영어 교육을 선도하는 대한민국 대표 영어채널 EBS English에서 EBS English 전용 앱을 제공합니다. 언제 어디서나 더욱 쉽고 편리하게 EBS English와 함께 하세요! [EBS English 앱은 이렇게 구성되었어요~] 1. 강의 다운로드 내가 좋아하는 방송 프로그램 영상 및 음원을 다운로드하세요! 데이터 네트워크 연결 없이도 언제든지 재생할 수 있어요.   2. 나만의 AI 추천 콘텐츠 똑똑한 인공지능이 추천해주는 나만의 맞춤 강의 콘텐츠를 제공합니다.   3. e건 어때  큐레이션 트렌드에 따라 매주 테마가 있는 강의들을 모아 추천합니다.   4. 방송프로그램 · e클립 · 온라인콘텐츠 EBSe TV로 방영되고 있는 방송프로그램을 무료로 EBSe 앱에서 만나보세요! 3분으로 짧게 핵심만 다뤄주는 e클립, 재미있는 게임 및 단어학습 등 다양한 온라인 콘텐츠로 학습해보세요.   5. 교과서 영어 · 방과후 영어 실제 우리 학교 5종 교과서 그대로를 원어민 선생님과 함께 학습하고 게임 콘텐츠로 재미있게 학습할 수 있습니다. 정규 교육 과정과 연계한 방과후 영어는 학습교재 및 콘텐츠를 제공하여 정규 수업을 지원할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 자기 주도형 학습 서비스입니다. [선택적 접근 권한 안내] * 저장 공간: 기기 파일 엑세스 권한으로 동영상 파일 저장 및 재생에 사용합니다. * 전화 상태 확인: 앱 사용 중에 전화가 왔을 경우에 앱 상태 처리에 사용합니다. [문의 및 오류신고] - 전화문의 : EBS English 고객센터 1588-1580 - 이메일문의 : helpdesk@ebse.co.kr

About

Bricks Phonics

Features
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Bricks Phonics ■ Overview From learning the alphabet letters to reading stories! Bricks Phonics, a program designed for children studying English for the first time, makes it easy and fun to study phonics. With chants, stories, practices, games and a variety of other components, children can study phonics in ways which cater to a multitude of learning styles. * Visit the Bricks website below for further information. http://www.ebricks.co.kr/ ■ Features - Sound: Learning the alphabet letter sounds - Flashcard: Learning phonics words through sounds and images - Practice: Building phonics skills through various activities, exercises, and practices - Story: Learning the alphabet letter sounds through animations - Game: Playing games to review letters and sounds - Alphabet Song: Learning the alphabet letters and sounds through videos - Alphabet Tracing: Learning to write each letter of the alphabet through tracing

Screenshots

EBS English4 screens
Bricks Phonics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EBS English at every 2 months against Bricks Phonics's every 36 months. EBS English also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EBS English ships an update every 2 months, Bricks Phonics every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EBS English versus Bricks Phonics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEBS EnglishBricks Phonics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 36 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB481 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEBS(한국교육방송공사)Bricks Education

In-app purchases

None

EBS English

No in-app purchases

None

Bricks Phonics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EBS English free?
EBS English is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bricks Phonics free?
Bricks Phonics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EBS English or Bricks Phonics have ads?
Neither EBS English nor Bricks Phonics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EBS English or Bricks Phonics?
EBS English ships an update every 2 months, and Bricks Phonics every 36 months. Most recently, EBS English was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bricks Phonics on October 7, 2026.

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