Comparison

English language vs Phrasal Verbs

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

Head to head
About

English language

Master English idioms, phrases, and slang through engaging games and quizzes. This app helps you understand and memorize vocabulary using spaced repetition, improving your fluency and confidence in communication.

Highlights
  • Learn over 1,000 idioms and phrases
  • Study 50+ topics
  • Interactive games and quizzes
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Progress tracking
  • Daily streaks and achievements
Features
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Learn popular English idioms and phrases, collocations, and slang of any difficulty while playing games and quizzes! Idioms are a cornerstone of language proficiency. This is what defines a proficient speaker and gives you a real advantage in informal communication. So let's get started! Study idioms, memorize them while playing, track your progress, and become a top-notch idiom juggler! Why study idioms and phrases? Knowing idioms and phrases allows you to: - sound and think like a native speaker - watch movies, shows, and series without missing the meaning - read newspapers and books in English more confidently - express yourself more naturally in informal talks - defend your points more vividly in business speeches Get the key to high-level English communication! What is in the Idioms app? The Idioms App is designed to help you understand and memorize idioms through interactive games and quizzes, using the method of spaced repetition: Learn — Understand — Play — Memorize. Join the flow and discover more and more new phrases to expand your vocabulary! Content and Access The app includes: - More than 3,000 idioms, phrases, collocations, and popular slang expressions - 100+ topics for idiom usage - Various game mechanics for memorization - Smart progress tracking for each idiom - Daily streaks and achievements to stay motivated - Favorite idioms collection Please note: All content and features in the app are available exclusively through a subscription. Subscription plans English Idioms: Learn and Play app offers the following subscription options to access all content and features: - Weekly subscription - Monthly subscription - Yearly subscription Please note: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen plan. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://smertrios.net/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://smertrios.net/terms

About

Phrasal Verbs

This app helps English learners master phrasal verbs through custom illustrations and interactive quizzes. It organizes verbs into practical categories and provides real-life examples to aid memorization and understanding.

Highlights
  • Custom illustrations for visual learning
  • Interactive quizzes with multiple modes
  • Categorized phrasal verbs
  • Real-life example sentences
  • Covers essential phrasal verbs
Features
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Stop guessing what phrasal verbs mean. Bridge the gap between classroom English and natural conversation. This app helps you understand phrasal verbs in context, remember them faster with visuals, and speak with confidence. How you'll master phrasal verbs: • Remember Faster: Memorable visual illustrations make abstract meanings intuitive and easy to recall. • Understand Context: Clear definitions and practical notes show you how verbs are used in real situations. • Real-World Examples: Authentic sentences demonstrate natural usage in meetings, daily routines, and casual conversations. • Master the Flow: High-quality native audio trains your ear on natural stress, rhythm, and intonation. • Turn Knowledge into Instinct: Interactive quizzes test your recall with definition matching, sentence completion, and writing. • Speak Confidently: Record your voice and compare your audio waveform to native pronunciation. 100% Offline — Learn Anywhere: Practice on your commute, while traveling, or anywhere without an internet connection. Built for advanced learners and professionals who want natural, confident English at work and beyond. Notes: • Microphone and Speech Recognition permissions are only used for pronunciation practice. • Home Screen Widget: Review a phrasal verb in a small or medium widget, then tap it to open that entry in the app. On iOS 17 or later, the medium widget also offers Shuffle.

Screenshots

English language4 screens
Phrasal Verbs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Phrasal Verbs at free against English language's subscription. Phrasal Verbs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). English language's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 18). On price, rating, update cadence 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. English language sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Phrasal Verbs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phrasal Verbs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: English language has 7.6K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of English language's written reviews are positive against 67% of Phrasal Verbs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
English language versus Phrasal Verbs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnglish languagePhrasal Verbs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K — better18
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmertriosEsteban Lopez

Customer experience

English language

All ratings7,633 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative43.3%

Phrasal Verbs

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

English language

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription charges continue even after cancellation
  • Idiom explanations sometimes have grammatical mistakes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio support to learn pronunciation
  • Provide more example sentences for idioms
  • Offer a free version with ads instead of subscription

Phrasal Verbs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

English language

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • One Week$7.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Weekly Idioms Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Access$9.997 Days
  • Premium access$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Access$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time Special Offer$34.99
1 purchases

Phrasal Verbs

One-time1
  • Unlock Tech & Emotions Pack$0.99

Questions

Is English language free?
English language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phrasal Verbs free?
Phrasal Verbs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, English language or Phrasal Verbs?
Phrasal Verbs is rated higher. English language averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Phrasal Verbs averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do English language or Phrasal Verbs have ads?
English language shows ads; Phrasal Verbs does not.
Which is updated more often, English language or Phrasal Verbs?
English language ships an update monthly, and Phrasal Verbs monthly. Most recently, English language was updated on October 26, 2026 and Phrasal Verbs on October 25, 2026.

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