Comparison

SPEAK MALAY vs Learn Malay (Beginners)

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

Head to head
About

SPEAK MALAY

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Learn common Malay phrases and words for travel & live in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Cocos Islands. Features: - Over 1200 phrases and words in than 20 categories. - All sounds were recorded in high quality by native Malay speakers. - Can play audio slowly. - Built-in search: you can quickly search phrases in all categories. - Copy & favorite​ a phrase. - Works offline. List of all categories: 1. Your Starred Phrases 2. Helpful Words, Phrases, & Questions 3. Greetings / Introductions 4. Interrogation 5. Numbers 6. Days of the Week / Time 7. Directions 8. Locations 9. Descriptions 10. Emergency Terms 11. Food & Sanitation 12. Fuel & Maintenance 13. Medical / General 14. Medical / Body Parts 15. Military Ranks 16. Lodging 17. Occupations 18. Customs (Port of Entry) 19. Relatives 20. Weather If you like this app and find it useful please take a few seconds to give us a rating in the Apple Store. For comments and suggestions please send an email to thaithuananqt@.com. We love getting feedback from users of our apps

About

Learn Malay (Beginners)

Master Malay with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Offline Malay course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user ranking
Features
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Want to learn Malay in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Malay in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Malay quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Malay course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Malay in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SPEAK MALAY4 screens
Learn Malay (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SPEAK MALAY at none against Learn Malay (Beginners)'s shown. SPEAK MALAY also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Learn Malay (Beginners)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 33 months). 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. SPEAK MALAY sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Malay (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPEAK MALAY ships an update every 33 months, Learn Malay (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SPEAK MALAY versus Learn Malay (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPEAK MALAYLearn Malay (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThai AnBNR LANGUAGES INC.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPEAK MALAY

One-time1
  • Unlock All Categories$1.99
9 purchases

Learn Malay (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is SPEAK MALAY free?
SPEAK MALAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Malay (Beginners) free?
Learn Malay (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SPEAK MALAY or Learn Malay (Beginners) have ads?
Learn Malay (Beginners) shows ads; SPEAK MALAY does not.
Which is updated more often, SPEAK MALAY or Learn Malay (Beginners)?
SPEAK MALAY ships an update every 33 months, and Learn Malay (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, SPEAK MALAY was updated on September 17, 2026 and Learn Malay (Beginners) on October 23, 2026.

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