# Write It! Russian vs Learn Bulgarian (Beginners)

The clearest difference is rating: Write It! Russian at 4.6 against Learn Bulgarian (Beginners)'s 3.3. Write It! Russian also leads on ratings volume (558 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write It! Russian sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Bulgarian (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write It! Russian holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Russian has 558 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Russian | Learn Bulgarian (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-bulgarian-beginners/id6755199540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **558** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 169 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 Bulgarian (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-bulgarian-beginners/id6755199540)

Learn Bulgarian from scratch with a comprehensive, offline course. Build vocabulary, practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio. Study at your own pace with interactive exercises and review modes.

**Highlights:** Offline Bulgarian course, Learn alphabet and vocabulary, Practice reading, writing, listening, Native audio recordings, Interactive exercises, Review mode, Weekly user ranking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| 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 Bulgarian (Beginners) free?

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

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

Write It! Russian is rated higher. Write It! Russian averages 4.6 out of 5 from 558 ratings, while Learn Bulgarian (Beginners) averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

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

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

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

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, and Learn Bulgarian (Beginners) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Write It! Russian was updated on October 26, 2026 and Learn Bulgarian (Beginners) on October 23, 2026.

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