Comparison

Language Learning vs Topics

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

Head to head
About

Language Learning

Master verb conjugations through active practice and spaced repetition. This app offers interactive exercises, including multiple-choice and typing, to help you learn and retain Spanish and French verbs efficiently. Sync progress across devices and enjoy a privacy-focused learning experience.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Active verb conjugation practice
  • Multiple choice and typing exercises
  • Spanish and French verb support
  • Sync learning progress
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Fastest way to master verb conjugations: learn them quickly, then review automatically at the right time. Used by hundreds of thousands! ▶ HOW IT WORKS • Select a verb and tense • Study the full conjugation • Answer multiple choice questions • Type the answers yourself • Review after 24h, 10 days, 30 days, and 60 days with spaced repetition ▶ WHY IT WORKS • You do not just read conjugations, you actively practice them • Typing helps you remember the correct forms better • Spaced repetition helps move verbs into long-term memory You'll learn faster and remember more! ▶ FEATURES • Spanish and French verb conjugations, with more languages coming • Hundreds of verbs, ordered by frequency • Spaced repetition • Sync your learning progress across devices • Available on iPhone and iPad • Privacy-focused: your data never leaves your phone or iCloud backups ▶ MADE BY A SOLO DEVELOPER Feel free to send your questions, suggestions, or feature requests from inside the app. I read and answer them myself! Kevin Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.cosmictaps.com/verb-dojo/privacy

About

Topics

This app helps intermediate language learners practice with real-world content. It uses AI to adapt stories and news to your level, making authentic material understandable and enjoyable. Focus on specific language skills through engaging topics without the frustration of complex texts.

Highlights
  • Adapted stories and news
  • AI content rewriting
  • Smart word review
  • Focused skill improvement
  • Multiple languages supported
Features
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[FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS] Learn Languages with Real-World Content, Adapted to Your Level Now you can learn Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, and Indonesian! Struggling to practice languages with real-world content? Topics makes it easy by adapting stories and news to your level so you can enjoy authentic material without feeling overwhelmed. As an intermediate learner, diving into real news, books, or movies can still be too difficult. Topics solves this by using AI to adjust content to match your vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension level, so you can learn naturally without frustration. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a topic you love, from the life of Leonardo da Vinci to breaking news. 2. Topics adapts it to your level, making it understandable while keeping it real. 3. Enjoy learning through engaging content, without the struggle of complex texts. KEY FEATURES • Stories: Choose from a growing library of carefully crafted stories. • News: Practice your target language with real-world news tailored to your level. • AI Adaptation: Content is rewritten to match your vocabulary and grammar skills. • Smart Word Review: Learn words in context and review them easily. • Focused Learning: Each topic highlights a specific language skill to help you improve faster. Skip the boring lessons and learn languages with content that excites you! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Language Learning4 screens
Topics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Language Learning at 4.8 against Topics's 3.8. Language Learning also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 5). Topics's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Language Learning sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Topics sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Language Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Language Learning has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Language Learning's written reviews are positive against 50% of Topics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Language Learning ships an update every 5 weeks, Topics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Language Learning versus Topics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguage LearningTopics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB45 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCosmic Taps SLTopics, Inc

Customer experience

Language Learning

All ratings1,376 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.8%

Topics

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Language Learning

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing or crashing issues on certain devices
  • Inconsistencies in the app's behavior or functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more verbs and tenses, including advanced ones
  • Incorporate audio/pronunciation for verb conjugations
  • Allow users to create custom verb lists or groups
  • Provide more flexibility in reviewing past learned verbs

Topics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Language Learning

Subscriptions7
  • Verb Dojo Premium2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Verb Dojo Premium$5.997 Days
  • Verb Dojo Premium$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Verb Dojo Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Verb Dojo Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Verb Dojo Premium2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Verb Dojo Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Verb Dojo Premium LifetimeFree
  • Verb Dojo Premium$19.99
  • Verb Dojo Premium Lifetime$29.99
Show 2 more
  • Verb Dojo Premium$39.99
  • Verb Dojo Premium Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

Topics

Subscriptions3
  • YouPlus Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Unlimited Subscription$17.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlimited Subscription3 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Language Learning free?
Language Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topics free?
Topics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Language Learning or Topics?
Language Learning is rated higher. Language Learning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Topics averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Language Learning or Topics have ads?
Neither Language Learning nor Topics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Language Learning or Topics?
Language Learning ships an update every 5 weeks, and Topics every 5 days. Most recently, Language Learning was updated on September 24, 2026 and Topics on September 15, 2026.

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