Comparison

Assimil vs Assimil MCQs

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

Head to head
About

Assimil

Master a new language in 100 days with an immersive, interactive method. Gain confidence for everyday and professional communication, reaching B2 or C1 proficiency. Includes native speaker audio, dialogues, and grammar explanations.

Highlights
  • 100-day language mastery
  • Interactive lessons
  • Native speaker audio
  • Immersive dialogues
  • Grammar explanations
  • Review lessons
Features
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Make a new language part of your everyday life with the Assimil method. Learn progressively through natural dialogues, real-life situations and recordings by native speakers. From the very first lessons, you encounter the language in context rather than as isolated words and rules. Start with the first 7 lessons to discover the method, then continue at your own pace. Lesson by lesson, build your listening and reading skills and become more confident using the language in everyday situations. Courses available for English speakers include French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese. Since 1929, Assimil has helped generations of learners discover new languages. Already used one of the previous Assimil apps? Sign in with the same email address to find your courses again. Have an Assimil pack? Use the “Delivery code” option in the app to activate your course.

About

Assimil MCQs

Features
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MCQs are now a standard feature of competitive exams, placement tests and other kinds of professional assessment. With more than 90 years’ experience in self-study language instruction, Assimil has produced a comprehensive collection of tests that help learners to maintain and continually assess their knowledge. The tests are available for multiple languages and feature our trademark combination of rigorous methodology and a witty touch. Targeted at a level between Beginner and A2 (Basic User) in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Assimil MCQs are divided into theme-based modules covering not only the grammar and vocabulary of the target language but also its culture. • Between 250 and 300 tests for each language • Instant correction • Helpful tips • Vocabulary lists • Scoreboard that displays results and measures progress THE FIRST MODULE FOR EACH LANGUAGE IS FREE!

Screenshots

Assimil4 screens
Assimil MCQs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Assimil at every 4 days against Assimil MCQs's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Assimil sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Assimil MCQs sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Assimil ships an update every 4 days, Assimil MCQs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Assimil versus Assimil MCQs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAssimilAssimil MCQs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHOLIWAVEassimil

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Assimil

One-time10
  • Assimil French$41.99
  • Assimil Espagnol$41.99
  • Assimil German$44.99
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  • Assimil Italian$44.99
  • Assimil Brazilian Portuguese$44.99
  • Assimil Chinese$44.99
  • Assimil Japanese$44.99
  • Assimil Russian$44.99
  • Assimil Spanish$44.99
  • Korean$44.99
10 purchases

Assimil MCQs

One-time10
  • French (300 MCQ)$3.99
  • Luxembourgeois (300 QCM)$3.99
  • Néerlandais (300 QCM)$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Inglés (300 test)$3.99
  • Anglais (300 QCM)$3.99
  • Spanish (300 MCQ)$3.99
  • Français (250 QCM)$3.99
  • Arabe (300 QCM)$3.99
  • Espagnol (300 QCM)$3.99
  • Francés (300 test)$3.99

Questions

Is Assimil free?
Assimil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Assimil MCQs free?
Assimil MCQs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Assimil or Assimil MCQs have ads?
Neither Assimil nor Assimil MCQs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Assimil or Assimil MCQs?
Assimil ships an update every 4 days, and Assimil MCQs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Assimil was updated on November 6, 2026 and Assimil MCQs on October 30, 2026.

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