# Simpler vs Engo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Simpler at 12K against Engo's 119. Engo's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simpler sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Engo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.8 for Simpler against 4.8 for Engo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simpler has 12K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Simpler's written reviews are positive against 87% of Engo's.

Simpler ships an update every 3 weeks, Engo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simpler | Engo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpler-english-learning-app/id1265670676/reviews) | [4.8 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engo/id1481897520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 87.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 189 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goodvyzn LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625334225) | [Sergei Karapetian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442101796) |

## What reviewers say

### Simpler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpler-english-learning-app/id1265670676)

Master English grammar and vocabulary with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers bite-sized lessons, interactive drills, and engaging stories to help users of all levels improve their language skills. Learn new words through associations and practice pronunciation with native speaker audio.

**Highlights:** 5000 words and grammar topics, Interactive grammar drills, Associative word learning, Detective stories for practice, Authentic listening material, Daily treasure chests for new words

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Anglais en un mois | $12.99 | per month |
| Cours d'anglais 3 mois | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Anglais en un mois | $19.99 | per month |
| ¡Oferta! Premium para 12 meses | $29.99 | per year |
| Акция! Premium со скидкой | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium инструменты на 12 мес | $35.99 | per year |
| Apprendre l'anglais en 1 an | $59.99 | per year |
| Apprendre l'anglais en 1 an | $59.99 | per year |
| Aprender ingles durante 1 año | $77.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $32.99 | one-time |
| Вечные Premium - инструменты | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective learning method
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💡 Innovative features
- 📚 Comprehensive content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and translation issues
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔁 Limited content after reaching upper-intermediate level
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality within the app
- 🤖 Inconsistent AI responses

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after updates
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Incorrect grammar and translation errors
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More language options
- Customizable user profiles
- Expanded content library
- Improved feedback and progress tracking


### Engo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engo/id1481897520)

Master English with just 5 minutes of daily practice. Learn to read, write, speak, and listen effectively through engaging lessons categorized by essential topics. Track your progress, reinforce learning with quizzes, and stay motivated with goal-setting tools.

**Highlights:** Daily 5-minute lessons, Reading, writing, speaking, listening skills, Categorized learning material, Progress tracking and quizzes, Goal setting for motivation, Focus on high-frequency words

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Английский язык | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Английский язык | $2.49 | per month |
| Английский язык | $2.49 | per month |
| Английский язык | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Английский язык | $13.49 | per month |
| Английский язык | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Английский язык | $15.49 | per month |
| Английский язык | $22.49 | per year |
| Английский язык | $40.99 | per year |
| Английский язык | $53.99 | per year |
| Английский язык | $58.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning English
- 👍 Good for Japanese learning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Very good program
- 👍 Excellent application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Teaches profanity
- 👎 Unintelligible text

**Reported bugs**

- Unintelligible text in some reviews

**Requested features**

- More appropriate content for children


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simpler free?

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

### Is Engo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simpler or Engo?

Simpler and Engo are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 119 ratings respectively.

### Do Simpler or Engo have ads?

Neither Simpler nor Engo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simpler or Engo?

Simpler ships an update every 3 weeks, and Engo every 8 days. Most recently, Simpler was updated on September 25, 2026 and Engo on September 23, 2026.

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