Comparison

Phrasal Verbs vs English Verbs

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

Head to head
About

Phrasal Verbs

This app helps English learners master phrasal verbs through custom illustrations and interactive quizzes. It organizes verbs into practical categories and provides real-life examples to aid memorization and understanding.

Highlights
  • Custom illustrations for visual learning
  • Interactive quizzes with multiple modes
  • Categorized phrasal verbs
  • Real-life example sentences
  • Covers essential phrasal verbs
Features
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Stop guessing what phrasal verbs mean. Bridge the gap between classroom English and natural conversation. This app helps you understand phrasal verbs in context, remember them faster with visuals, and speak with confidence. How you'll master phrasal verbs: • Remember Faster: Memorable visual illustrations make abstract meanings intuitive and easy to recall. • Understand Context: Clear definitions and practical notes show you how verbs are used in real situations. • Real-World Examples: Authentic sentences demonstrate natural usage in meetings, daily routines, and casual conversations. • Master the Flow: High-quality native audio trains your ear on natural stress, rhythm, and intonation. • Turn Knowledge into Instinct: Interactive quizzes test your recall with definition matching, sentence completion, and writing. • Speak Confidently: Record your voice and compare your audio waveform to native pronunciation. 100% Offline — Learn Anywhere: Practice on your commute, while traveling, or anywhere without an internet connection. Built for advanced learners and professionals who want natural, confident English at work and beyond. Notes: • Microphone and Speech Recognition permissions are only used for pronunciation practice. • Home Screen Widget: Review a phrasal verb in a small or medium widget, then tap it to open that entry in the app. On iOS 17 or later, the medium widget also offers Shuffle.

About

English Verbs

Master irregular English verbs with a smart grouping system and interactive exercises. Learn all verb forms through fun activities and track your progress. Study offline with native audio pronunciation.

Highlights
  • Smart pattern grouping for memorization
  • Interactive dictionary with definitions and examples
  • Fun exercises and games for practice
  • Progress tracking with visual indicators
  • Offline functionality
  • Native audio pronunciation
Features
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Learn English irregular verbs in just 5 minutes a day! Master all 189 irregular verbs with our smart grouping system. We've organized verbs by patterns, making them easier to remember and learn faster. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Pattern Grouping - Learn verbs grouped by similar forms (like "-ought", "-ew/-own", "i-a-u") for better memorization • Interactive Dictionary - Tap any word to see its full definition, synonyms, examples, and pronunciation • Fun Exercises & Games - Practice with engaging activities that help you remember verbs naturally • Track Your Progress - See how you're improving with visual progress indicators • Works Offline - Study anywhere, anytime without internet connection • Native Audio Pronunciation - Hear how each verb sounds from native speakers The app helps you learn all 3 forms of each verb through interactive exercises. Choose the correct forms, complete sentences, and unlock new levels as you progress. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch (Belgium), English, Finnish, French, French (Belgium), German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Chinese Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone learning English. Start your 5-minute daily practice today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Phrasal Verbs4 screens
English Verbs4 screens

Verdict

The call

Phrasal Verbs and English Verbs both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of English Verbs's written reviews are positive against 57% of Phrasal Verbs's. English Verbs also leads on ratings volume (211 vs 18). Phrasal Verbs's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Phrasal Verbs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and English Verbs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Phrasal Verbs against 4.7 for English Verbs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: English Verbs has 211 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Phrasal Verbs's written reviews are positive against 100% of English Verbs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phrasal Verbs ships an update monthly, English Verbs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phrasal Verbs versus English Verbs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhrasal VerbsEnglish Verbs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better4.7 (211 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18211 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB45 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperEsteban LopezENGLISH IN GAMES

Customer experience

Phrasal Verbs

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

English Verbs

All ratings210 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phrasal Verbs

One-time1
  • Unlock Tech & Emotions Pack$1.99
3 purchases

English Verbs

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Challenge$0.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • English verbs learn & practice$3.99

Questions

Is Phrasal Verbs free?
Phrasal Verbs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is English Verbs free?
English Verbs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phrasal Verbs or English Verbs?
Phrasal Verbs is rated higher. Phrasal Verbs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while English Verbs averages 4.7 from 211 ratings.
Do Phrasal Verbs or English Verbs have ads?
Neither Phrasal Verbs nor English Verbs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phrasal Verbs or English Verbs?
Phrasal Verbs ships an update monthly, and English Verbs every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phrasal Verbs was updated on October 27, 2026 and English Verbs on October 22, 2026.

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