# Learn Cyrillic vs Learn Russian (Beginners)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Russian (Beginners) at 82% against Learn Cyrillic's 0%. Learn Russian (Beginners) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (125 vs 2). Learn Cyrillic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Russian (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Learn Cyrillic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Learn Russian (Beginners) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Russian (Beginners) has 125 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Learn Cyrillic's written reviews are positive against 82% of Learn Russian (Beginners)'s.

Learn Cyrillic ships an update every 2 months, Learn Russian (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Cyrillic | Learn Russian (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-cyrillic/id1455885726/reviews) | **[4.7 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-beginners/id1622489366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snapp Mobile Germany GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250473528) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Cyrillic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-cyrillic/id1455885726)

Master Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian alphabets with interactive lessons and a testing mode to solidify your knowledge. This app helps you gain confidence in reading and writing Cyrillic scripts.

**Highlights:** Learn Ukrainian alphabet, Learn Bulgarian alphabet, Learn Macedonian alphabet, Learn Russian alphabet, Interactive testing mode, Build confidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Learn Cyrillic free?

Learn Cyrillic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Learn Russian (Beginners) free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Cyrillic or Learn Russian (Beginners)?

Learn Russian (Beginners) is rated higher. Learn Cyrillic averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Learn Russian (Beginners) averages 4.7 from 125 ratings.

### Do Learn Cyrillic or Learn Russian (Beginners) have ads?

Learn Russian (Beginners) shows ads; Learn Cyrillic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Cyrillic or Learn Russian (Beginners)?

Learn Cyrillic ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Russian (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Learn Cyrillic was updated on October 3, 2026 and Learn Russian (Beginners) on October 14, 2026.

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