Comparison

Basic and Advanced Grammar vs Philongo

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

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About

Basic and Advanced Grammar

Features
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Build a stronger English foundation without getting lost in a complicated interface. Basic and Advanced Grammar brings grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, practice, and targeted review into one focused learning path from A1 to C1. LEARN GRAMMAR CLEARLY • Keep access to all 172 learning lessons from the original app—always free • Study 120 structured A1–C1 grammar lessons • Learn with clear explanations, English examples, common mistakes, and practice activities • Revisit weak topics after quizzes instead of reviewing everything again GROW YOUR VOCABULARY • Explore 4,318 A1–C1 words • See IPA pronunciation and hear words with your device’s voice • Practice words in short, manageable sessions • Use quiz results to focus on vocabulary that needs more work PRACTICE PRONUNCIATION AND READING • Speak words and phrases, then compare recognized speech after granting microphone and speech-recognition permission • Read 10 original stories and articles across CEFR levels • Check comprehension with questions and explanations PREPARE WITH ORIGINAL EXAM PRACTICE Try 36 compact practice mocks with 216 original questions covering 12 widely used English exams: IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First and C1 Advanced, PTE Academic, TOEIC Listening & Reading, Duolingo English Test, YDS, and YÖKDİL. The first mock for every exam is free. Additional mocks are included with Premium. These are compact learning activities, not full-length reproductions of the official exams. LEARN YOUR WAY • See progress and weak areas in one place • Get review suggestions based on your quiz results • Start without creating an account • Keep learning progress on your device PREMIUM Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription to unlock all premium lessons, the complete vocabulary experience, premium readings, and additional exam mocks. Premium also removes advertising. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple Account settings and restore eligible purchases in the app. Exam names and related marks belong to their respective owners. Basic and Advanced Grammar is an independent learning app and is not affiliated with, approved by, or endorsed by any exam provider. All practice questions and reading material in the app are original. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Philongo

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Master a new language with structured, CEFR-aligned lessons from A1 to C2. Philongo combines grammar lessons, interactive quizzes, spaced-repetition flashcards, and progress tracking into one focused app. FEATURES - 80+ grammar lessons across 6 CEFR levels (A1 through C2) - 5,000+ flashcards with SM-2 spaced repetition scheduling - 4 quiz types: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, matching - Writing practice tasks with structured prompts - XP system, 34 badges, and daily streak tracking - Professional vocabulary for healthcare, IT, engineering, construction, hospitality, office, and logistics - Telc and Goethe exam prep content (German) - AI practice prompts for conversation practice - Dark mode with automatic system detection - Works fully offline, no internet required - Cloud sync when you create an account - Available in Turkish and English interface WHO IS IT FOR - Beginners starting from scratch (A1) - Intermediate learners preparing for exams (B1/B2) - Advanced speakers refining their skills (C1/C2) - Professionals who need industry-specific vocabulary - Students preparing for Telc, Goethe, TOEFL, or DELE exams HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your language and level 2. Follow the structured lesson roadmap 3. Take quizzes after each lesson to test comprehension 4. Review vocabulary daily with smart flashcards 5. Track your streak, XP, and progress by level Start learning for free. No ads. No subscriptions. No hidden costs.

Screenshots

Basic and Advanced Grammar4 screens
Philongo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Philongo at none against Basic and Advanced Grammar's 2. Philongo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Basic and Advanced Grammar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Philongo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Basic and Advanced Grammar versus Philongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic and Advanced GrammarPhilongo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 81 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developeririn TanrverdiOguzcan Yildirim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Basic and Advanced Grammar

Subscriptions2
  • Grammar Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Grammar Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Philongo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic and Advanced Grammar free?
Basic and Advanced Grammar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Philongo free?
Philongo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic and Advanced Grammar or Philongo have ads?
Basic and Advanced Grammar shows ads; Philongo does not.

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