# Write It! Russian vs Learn Russian (Beginners)

Write It! Russian and Learn Russian (Beginners) both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Learn Russian (Beginners)'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Write It! Russian's. Write It! Russian's advantage is ratings volume (540 vs 121). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write It! Russian sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Russian (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Write It! Russian against 4.7 for Learn Russian (Beginners). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 540 and 121 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Write It! Russian's written reviews are positive against 81% of Learn Russian (Beginners)'s.

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, Learn Russian (Beginners) monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Russian | Learn Russian (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (540 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429/reviews) | **[4.7 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-beginners/id1622489366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **540** | 121 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## What reviewers say

### Write It! Russian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429)

Master Russian handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology. Learn letters through bite-sized lessons, practice with stroke-by-stroke guidance, and test your skills in timed challenges. Track your progress and learn offline.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition technology, Bite-sized lessons, Stroke-by-stroke guidance, Timed test mode, Progress tracking, Offline support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning Russian alphabet
- 👍 Helpful for improving handwriting skills
- 🎓 Effective for learning pronunciation
- 💰 Free with optional paid features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with letter recognition and tracing
- 🤔 Teaches cursive instead of print letters
- 📱 Not optimized for landscape mode on tablets
- 🙄 Strict grading on writing tests

**Reported bugs**

- Certain letters not recognized when written correctly
- Progress and purchases not syncing across devices
- App freezing or crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to practice print letters
- More flexibility in writing style recognition
- Ability to select specific lessons to practice
- Inclusion of all 33 Russian alphabet letters


### Learn Russian (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-beginners/id1622489366)

This app offers a comprehensive Russian language course designed for beginners. It covers the alphabet, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills with native audio. Learn independently at your own pace, with offline access and interactive exercises.

**Highlights:** Learn alphabet, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening, Native audio recordings with adjustable speed, Offline course access, Interactive exercises with images, Review mode for reinforcement, Weekly user rankings

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Russian free?

Write It! Russian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn Russian (Beginners) free?

Learn Russian (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write It! Russian or Learn Russian (Beginners)?

Learn Russian (Beginners) is rated higher. Write It! Russian averages 4.6 out of 5 from 540 ratings, while Learn Russian (Beginners) averages 4.7 from 121 ratings.

### Do Write It! Russian or Learn Russian (Beginners) have ads?

Both Write It! Russian and Learn Russian (Beginners) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write It! Russian or Learn Russian (Beginners)?

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, and Learn Russian (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Write It! Russian was updated on September 22, 2026 and Learn Russian (Beginners) on September 22, 2026.

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