BASIC LR for Nurses Instructor vs Practical English Phrases
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BASIC LR for Nurses Instructor
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This app is designed for course instructor to support nurses registered on the BASIC LR for Nurses course
Practical English Phrases
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Prepare for Real Life with 13810 English Words and Phrases in 255 Topics from A1 to C2 Translations Available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, and Russian Filter and Study by Levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) Filter and Study by 255 Topics Spaced Repetition, so you always see the words you need to review the most first Study without even opening the app, even on your watch, with flexibly scheduled notifications Flashcard autoplay and auto-pronounce loops over your flashcards for times when you cannot use your hands Practice with your favorite quiz types to master all words All functionality is available offline, including search, pronunciations, and all practice types Set review goals Backup your progress with an account
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BASIC LR for Nurses Instructor at none against Practical English Phrases's 2. BASIC LR for Nurses Instructor also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Practical English Phrases sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BASIC LR for Nurses Instructor asks for nothing beyond the download.
BASIC LR for Nurses Instructor ships an update every 3 weeks, Practical English Phrases monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BASIC LR for Nurses Instructor | Practical English Phrases |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Dominik Gyecsek |
In-app purchases
BASIC LR for Nurses Instructor
No in-app purchases
Practical English Phrases
- Lifetime Pro$14.99
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
Questions
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