# ENCORE!!! Language Learning vs DuoCards

The clearest difference is rating: DuoCards at 4.7 against ENCORE!!! Language Learning's 4.0. DuoCards also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). ENCORE!!! Language Learning's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ENCORE!!! Language Learning sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DuoCards sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DuoCards holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuoCards has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ENCORE!!! Language Learning's written reviews are positive against 63% of DuoCards's.

ENCORE!!! Language Learning ships an update every 3 months, DuoCards monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ENCORE!!! Language Learning | DuoCards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-language-learning/id1308677276/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duocards-vocabulary-builder/id1508159917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurmentor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/841524887) | [DuoCards s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508159916) |

## What reviewers say

### ENCORE!!! Language Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-language-learning/id1308677276)

Create personalized audio and text playlists for language learning. Customize repetition, pauses, and speed, and add your own content. Practice grammar, memorize vocabulary, and improve recall with built-in tests. Learn offline with pre-made or custom lessons.

**Highlights:** Customizable audio and text playlists, Offline learning capabilities, Add own text and audio entries, Adjust repetition, pause, and speed, Built-in testing tool, Extensive library of over 12,000 entries

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mandarin (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| Arabic (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| Italian (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| Japanese (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| Portuguese (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| Punjabi (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| Spanish (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| Turkish (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| French (full content) | $2.99 | per month |
| French (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Italian (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Japanese (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Spanish (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Indonesian (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Korean (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| English | Free | one-time |
| Arabic (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Mandarin (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| German (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Portuguese (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Dutch (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Hindi (starting level) | Free | one-time |
| Punjabi (starting level) | Free | one-time |


### DuoCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duocards-vocabulary-builder/id1508159917)

Master a new language with interactive flashcards and video courses. This app helps you build vocabulary, guess words, and track your progress across over 50 languages. Learn effectively through spaced repetition and integrated translation tools.

**Highlights:** Flashcard learning with spaced repetition, Video language courses with interactive subtitles, Integrated translator for over 50 languages, Vocabulary builder and progress tracker, Guess words and phrases to sharpen skills, Read foreign language articles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DuoCards Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| DuoCards Plus | $33.00 | per 3 months |
| DuoCards Premium | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| DuoCards Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $64.90 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $67.99 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $107.99 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $109.00 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $113.99 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $162.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable flashcards
- 🚀 Efficient learning algorithm
- 🐘 Cute mascot (Memo the mammoth)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- ⚠️ Unreliable server connection
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with logging in and accessing content
- Inconsistent behavior when adding new words
- Problems with video playback and subtitles

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More customization options
- Improved spaced repetition system
- Better integration with other language learning tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ENCORE!!! Language Learning free?

ENCORE!!! Language Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DuoCards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ENCORE!!! Language Learning or DuoCards?

DuoCards is rated higher. ENCORE!!! Language Learning averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DuoCards averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do ENCORE!!! Language Learning or DuoCards have ads?

DuoCards shows ads; ENCORE!!! Language Learning does not.

### Which is updated more often, ENCORE!!! Language Learning or DuoCards?

ENCORE!!! Language Learning ships an update every 3 months, and DuoCards monthly. Most recently, ENCORE!!! Language Learning was updated on October 2, 2026 and DuoCards on October 15, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*