Comparison

iHomework vs Eppika

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

Head to head
About

iHomework

Learn Chinese with interactive video exercises and speech recognition. This app helps improve fluency and retention through phonetic correction, practice quizzes, and scoring based on recorded speech. It's designed to make learning engaging and effective for students.

Highlights
  • Video-based learning
  • Speech recognition for pronunciation practice
  • Phonetic comparison and correction
  • Practice quizzes for each lesson
  • Scoring based on recorded speech
  • Traditional Chinese style interface
Features
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Learning Chinese through video and speech recognition, this update brings you several new features that will increase your fluency and help you stay motivated. You can now use Chinese videos to complete the exercises and score by recording. Since September 2018 going online, ihomework become the best friends of our students to learn Chinese. We received lots of good comments and valuable advices from parents and students. Based on those, we have upgraded our current version in all aspects, from Chinese traditional style of website to new added practice Quiz. The new version has not only improved previous function of phonetic comparison and correction, but also added practice Quiz for each class. All the improved functions will help improve study efficiency and effectiveness for students, and help them remember better.

About

Eppika

Learn languages by reading adapted stories and bilingual audiobooks. This app offers a vast library of classics and bestsellers rewritten to match your vocabulary and grammar level, making language acquisition natural and enjoyable. Track your progress and build vocabulary effortlessly through context.

Highlights
  • Bilingual audiobooks and stories
  • Adapted reading levels (A1-B2+)
  • Learn through context
  • Grammar without studying
  • Reading progress tracker
  • Vast library of classics and bestsellers
Features
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Eppika is a language learning app with books and stories adapted to your level. Build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills through meaningful content instead of repetitive drills. Want to learn Spanish by reading or improve another language through graded readers? Choose a book, read or listen for 10-15 minutes, tap unfamiliar words for instant translations, and learn vocabulary naturally in context. Learn the language you want, whether it’s Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Turkish, Greek, Czech, or Polish. Spanish is available in both European and Latin American variants. Join a growing community of 15,000+ learners who use Eppika to make reading part of their language-learning routine. With a 4.8 App Store rating based on 700+ ratings, Eppika offers an engaging alternative to repetitive exercises, helping learners stay motivated through stories, native audio, instant translations, and level-adapted books. Graded readers for language learners Eppika offers graded readers based on familiar books, classics, stories, and practical nonfiction. Every text is adapted for levels A1–B2, with vocabulary and grammar matched to the right difficulty. Beginners can start reading without feeling lost, while more experienced learners can progress to richer, more complex texts. Each book is challenging enough to help you improve but clear enough to enjoy. Audiobooks for language learning Use Eppika to read and listen in Spanish, English, French, German, or another available language. Native audio helps improve listening comprehension and pronunciation while developing a better sense of the language’s natural rhythm. Switch to Audiobook Mode when you want to learn during a walk, commute, workout, or before bed. Instant word translation Tap any unfamiliar word for an instant translation without leaving the story. Understand new vocabulary exactly when you need it and keep reading without switching to an external dictionary or translating every sentence. Vocabulary in context Build vocabulary in context by learning words and phrases inside memorable stories. Seeing how words are used makes their meaning easier to understand and remember. Vocabulary tracking helps you follow your progress without relying on isolated flashcards or endless vocabulary lists. Adapted books and stories by level Explore 120+ adapted books and stories in more than 1,800 level-based versions. Start with familiar global titles, then discover classics, literature, practical nonfiction, biography, psychology, productivity, and more. Make reading a daily language habit Eppika fits into short breaks and busy schedules. A focused 10-15-minute session can combine reading, listening, translation, and meaningful progress without points, streaks, or cartoon-style gamification. Who is Eppika for? • Beginners looking for graded readers that do not feel overwhelming • Intermediate learners who want to improve fluency and overcome a plateau • Upper-intermediate learners who want to strengthen comprehension and expand vocabulary • Busy professionals and travelers looking for meaningful daily practice • Book lovers who prefer learning languages through stories instead of traditional lessons How it works 1. Choose the language you want to learn. 2. Select a graded book or story. 3. Set your reading level from A1 to B2. 4. Read or listen, translate unfamiliar words, and build vocabulary in context. Whether you are learning for travel, work, study, culture, or the joy of reading, Eppika helps you turn books into daily language practice. Download Eppika and start learning languages through stories today. Terms of Use: https://eppika.com/legal/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://eppika.com/legal/privacy_policy

Screenshots

iHomework4 screens
Eppika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iHomework at none against Eppika's 9. iHomework also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). Eppika's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Eppika sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. iHomework asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHomework ships an update every 4 weeks, Eppika every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iHomework versus Eppika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHomeworkEppika
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews67.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#138 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer林 苏Tessirion, s.r.o.

Customer experience

iHomework

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Eppika

All ratings1,484 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative23.7%

In-app purchases

None

iHomework

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Eppika

Subscriptions5
  • Premium2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Premium2 variants$39.993 Months
  • Premium - Annual2 variants$49.991 Year
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  • Premium - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial2 variants$89.991 Year

Questions

Is iHomework free?
iHomework is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eppika free?
Eppika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iHomework or Eppika have ads?
Neither iHomework nor Eppika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHomework or Eppika?
iHomework ships an update every 4 weeks, and Eppika every 5 days. Most recently, iHomework was updated on June 1, 2026 and Eppika on October 3, 2026.

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