Comparison

Learn Icelandic Language vs Learn Norwegian (Beginners)

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

Head to head
About

Learn Icelandic Language

Learn Icelandic vocabulary through fun, visual mini-games in just 5 minutes a day. Focuses on practical words and the alphabet with quick, engaging sessions. Offers a free tier with extensive content and an optional premium subscription for unlimited learning.

Highlights
  • Illustrated vocabulary
  • 5-minute daily sessions
  • Quick swipe and tap gameplay
  • Focus on practical words
  • Teaches Icelandic alphabet
  • Word pronunciations by voice talents
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Drops makes language learning an effortless fun. Practical vocabulary is bound to your memories through beautiful graphics and quick mini-games. The crazy part? You have only 5 mins per day to learn Icelandic. Might sound insane but works like a charm! :) These are the ingredients of the secret sauce: 100% illustrated: Pictures directly carry the meaning - you don’t have to use your native language at all! No intermediary. Faster, more effective and of course more fun for Icelandic learning process! :) 5 min sessions: limiting practice time sounds crazy but it it makes it incredibly addictive - which is cool thing for learning. The barrier of entry is close to zero so you can’t have any excuses: you’ll have 5 minutes even on the busiest day! Effortless play: We know why games are fun and addictive and distilled the essence into Drops. The result is a truly immersive experience but it’s not waste of your time while you play because you build a valuable knowledge. Quick: Keyboard typing is painfully slow. Welcome rapid swipes and taps! Especially for Icelandic vowels, and consonants. Trust us, you’ll need those extra seconds during the quick learning session ;) Vocabulary only: Zero grammar, just handpicked practical words. That’s our focus and we do it extremely well. The app teaches the Icelandic alphabet as well. Forge a habit: Drops wants to make you language learning addict. Effectiveness is nothing without a well established habit. We help you build one! We are extremely proud of our lovely word pronunciations by seasoned voice talents! Drops is free for casual learners: more than 2700 words in 150+ topics are all available for everyone. Hardcore language learners can subscribe for premium to progress faster with unlimited Icelandic language learning time. Our goal is to empower people of the world via language knowledge by providing a special tool that utilizes the universal language we all speak: pictures. ----------------- Keep tuned as even more languages are in the works! Payment information: 1 month - $13 1 quarter - $30 1 year - $90 - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Have questions? Feel free to contact us at sup@languagedrops.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/language_drops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnwithDrops Blog: https://medium.com/languagedrops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/language_drops/ Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://languagedrops.com/privacypolicy.html

About

Learn Norwegian (Beginners)

Master Norwegian with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Offline Norwegian 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 Norwegian in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Norwegian 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 Norwegian 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 Norwegian 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 Norwegian 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

Learn Icelandic Language4 screens
Learn Norwegian (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

Learn Icelandic Language and Learn Norwegian (Beginners) both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Learn Icelandic Language's written reviews are positive against 75% of Learn Norwegian (Beginners)'s. Learn Icelandic Language also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 59) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Learn Icelandic Language sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Learn Norwegian (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Icelandic Language holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Icelandic Language has 1.6K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Learn Icelandic Language's written reviews are positive against 75% of Learn Norwegian (Beginners)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Icelandic Language ships an update weekly, Learn Norwegian (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn Icelandic Language versus Learn Norwegian (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Icelandic LanguageLearn Norwegian (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better59
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLANB LABS OUBNR LANGUAGES INC.

Customer experience

Learn Icelandic Language

All ratings1,559 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews564 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.0%

Learn Norwegian (Beginners)

All ratings59 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Learn Icelandic Language

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription issues and inability to access content
  • Confusing or similar images for some words

Requested features

4 requests
  • More than 5 minutes of daily practice
  • Ability to practice pronunciation and get feedback
  • Addition of grammar and sentence structure lessons
  • Expansion to more advanced language skills

Learn Norwegian (Beginners)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Learn Icelandic Language

Subscriptions12
  • Unlimited time!$7.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$12.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Daily 10 minutes bonus$22.991 Month
  • Premium Quarterly$29.993 Months
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$54.991 Year
  • Premium$69.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$159.99
9 purchases

Learn Norwegian (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 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 Learn Icelandic Language free?
Learn Icelandic Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Norwegian (Beginners) free?
Learn Norwegian (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Icelandic Language or Learn Norwegian (Beginners)?
Learn Icelandic Language is rated higher. Learn Icelandic Language averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Learn Norwegian (Beginners) averages 4.6 from 59 ratings.
Do Learn Icelandic Language or Learn Norwegian (Beginners) have ads?
Both Learn Icelandic Language and Learn Norwegian (Beginners) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Icelandic Language or Learn Norwegian (Beginners)?
Learn Icelandic Language ships an update weekly, and Learn Norwegian (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Learn Icelandic Language was updated on October 22, 2026 and Learn Norwegian (Beginners) on October 25, 2026.

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