# Tense vs MAXIMUM

Tense and MAXIMUM both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MAXIMUM's written reviews are positive against 64% of Tense's. Tense's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tense sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and MAXIMUM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MAXIMUM holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Tense's written reviews are positive against 100% of MAXIMUM's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tense | MAXIMUM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tense/id1462566048/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximum-2025/id1476534065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Orlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461711009) | [Yumaks OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/638159566) |

## What reviewers say

### Tense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tense/id1462566048)

Master English verb tenses with this minimalist app. It offers clear explanations, real-world examples, and engaging exercises with fun illustrations. Start learning immediately with free introductory sections, and unlock full access through subscription.

**Highlights:** Clear theory with real examples, Diverse practice exercises, Engaging author illustrations, No registration required, Subscription for full content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tense+ Спринт | $4.49 | per month |
| Tense+ Стандарт | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| Tense+ Марафон | $15.49 | per 6 months |


### MAXIMUM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximum-2025/id1476534065)

Prepare for exams with expert-curated theory, practice tests, and video explanations across 10 subjects. Adaptable trainers personalize your learning, making studying engaging and effective for OGE, EGE, and VPR.

**Highlights:** Exam preparation for OGE and EGE, 10 school subjects covered, Updated theory and practice materials, Adaptive trainers for personalized learning, Video explanations for complex topics, Practice tests and mock exams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка 2 предмета - 1 месяц | $0.99 | per month |
| Подписка 3 предмета - 1 месяц | $4.49 | per month |
| Подписка 1 предмет - 3 месяца | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Подписка полный доступ-1 месяц | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка 1 предмета - 1 год | $6.99 | per year |
| Подписка 3 предмета - 3 месяца | $8.99 | per year |
| Подписка 3 предмета - 3 месяца | $11.49 | per 3 months |
| Полный доступ - 3 месяца | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| Подписка 3 предмета - 1 год | $14.49 | per year |
| Полный доступ | $30.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tense free?

Tense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MAXIMUM free?

MAXIMUM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tense or MAXIMUM?

MAXIMUM is rated higher. Tense averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while MAXIMUM averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Tense or MAXIMUM have ads?

MAXIMUM shows ads; Tense does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tense or MAXIMUM?

Tense ships an update every 3 weeks, and MAXIMUM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tense was updated on September 23, 2026 and MAXIMUM on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*