# Online Practice vs Nonsense

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nonsense at 74% against Online Practice's 11%. Nonsense also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (416 vs 5). Online Practice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonsense sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Online Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nonsense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonsense has 416 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Online Practice's written reviews are positive against 74% of Nonsense's.

Online Practice ships an update every 3 months, Nonsense every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Online Practice | Nonsense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online-practice-ngl/id1510954778/reviews) | **[4.7 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonsense-language-learning/id1642852912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **416** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cengage Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/371168145) | [The Nonsense Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705315576) |

## What reviewers say

### Online Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online-practice-ngl/id1510954778)

Access practice materials, assignments, and eBooks for National Geographic Learning English programs. Enhance your language learning experience with digital resources.

**Highlights:** Online practice exercises, Assignment access, eBook content, National Geographic Learning programs, Digital learning resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nonsense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonsense-language-learning/id1642852912)

Learn languages by immersing yourself in movie scenes. Understand words and grammar in context, hear native speakers, and retain what you learn. New movies are added weekly to enhance your language journey.

**Highlights:** Immerse in movie scenes, In-context explanations, Learn native speaker usage, Supports 39 languages, New movies added weekly, Interactive learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and engaging learning
- 💡 Interactive learning with tap-to-translate
- 🎬 Uses movie clips for context
- 👍 Well-designed and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient for quick learning sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App not opening/loading
- 🐛 Crashing and bug problems
- ⚠️ Login/session initiation issues
- 🔤 Lack of desired languages (e.g., Italian, Amharic)
- 🚫 No option to turn off English translations

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Words are blank, cannot type
- Crashes and resets lessons
- Login issues
- Not working after initial setup/waitlist

**Requested features**

- Add more African languages (e.g., Amharic)
- Add Italian language
- Add Russian subtitles
- Option to turn off English translations for full immersion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Online Practice free?

Online Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nonsense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Online Practice or Nonsense?

Nonsense is rated higher. Online Practice averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nonsense averages 4.7 from 416 ratings.

### Do Online Practice or Nonsense have ads?

Nonsense shows ads; Online Practice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Online Practice or Nonsense?

Online Practice ships an update every 3 months, and Nonsense every 4 weeks. Most recently, Online Practice was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nonsense on November 3, 2026.

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