Comparison

Learn Swedish + vs Learn Swedish (Beginners)

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

Head to head
About

Learn Swedish +

This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Swedish through interactive lessons and AI-powered conversation practice. It focuses on real-life situations and provides tools for mastering pronunciation and vocabulary.

Highlights
  • AI Virtual Tutor for conversation
  • 101 real-life situation lessons
  • 1,190 useful phrases
  • 5,277 vocabulary and pronunciation exercises
  • Advanced speech recognition
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable study lists
Features
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Do you want to learn Swedish quickly and have fun doing it? Learn Swedish + by Vidalingua is the first language app of its kind with a Virtual Tutor you can chat with on any topic, using advanced AI with ChatGPT. The New York Times says "Apps from Vidalingua are hugely popular... they're free and they work offline, handy when you're actually abroad." Immerse yourself in real-life situations that you can use in the classroom or on a trip. Learn Swedish + includes 101 lessons, 1,190 phrases and 5,277 exercises to help you become proficient in Swedish in record time. Vidalingua is a leading developer of language apps with over 15 million users. See what others have to say. "Great for students! I teach at a bilingual school and it’s challenging to keep the students' attention. Apps are the best way to go and this offline app is one of my favorites." "I downloaded several free apps. Some are like games but I’m not sure I’m learning things I can use. This app has lessons that are immediately useful for talking to real people in real situations.” "Lingidy is a super fun way to learn Swedish. It steps you through lessons you will need for a trip then throws in a few unexpected ones. Fun app. Bravo!" The Vidalingua Method Real-life Learning Other apps waste time on vocabulary and grammar you’ll rarely ever use. Learn Swedish + jumps right to lessons that you can use immediately. Start by learning Greetings, Essentials and Questions to get a conversation started. Progress to helpful lessons such as Airports, Hotels and Directions. Make the most of your travels with lessons such as Museums, Movies and Making Friends. Understanding & Speaking Understanding Swedish is a good start but speaking is critical. Learn Swedish + provides advanced speech recognition to help you master pronunciation. Practice speaking at your own pace until you build the confidence to talk to others. Engaging Experience Some of the lessons in Learn Swedish + teach the basics such as telling Time, using the Subway or Eating Out. Others are unique and amusing such as Limousines, Hot Tubs, Pick-up Lines and Rejections. Interactive exercises keep your attention and improve retention. Meerling the meerkat provides help and encouragement. Learn as you Like Other apps force you to learn in a specific order. Lingidy allows you to move through lessons, phrases and exercises freely. Features • 101 lessons for real-life situations like taking Taxis, arriving at a Hostel or asking about the Weather. Fun lessons such as Flirting and Swearing. • 1,190 useful phrases such as “Can you speak slowly?” and “Where is the closest cash machine?”. • 5,277 exercises to master vocabulary, pronunciation and comprehension. • Vocabulary exercises to help you master Numbers, Menus, even Cocktails. • Audio pronunciations. Choose accents and speed. • Select favorites to create your own study list. • Word Jumble Exercises challenges you to order words in a phrase correctly. • Pronunciation Exercises with advanced speech recognition to know if you say a phrase correctly. • Picture Exercises to choose the image that matches a word. • Write Exercises teaches you to understand spoken words & write them correctly. • Multiple Choice Exercises to recognize the correct translations of a phrase. • Set goals for yourself and track your learning progress. • Notifications for Daily Phrases & Streaks. Learn Swedish fast and have fun doing it. Download Learn Swedish + today! Terms & Conditions • Learn Swedish + includes 12 free lessons and 101 lessons with a subscription. • Payment charged to iTunes Account at the end of the trial period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 24-hours before expiring. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Service https://vidalingua.com/terms-of-service

About

Learn Swedish (Beginners)

Master Swedish with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Offline Swedish course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Weekly user ranking
Features
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Want to learn Swedish in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Swedish in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Swedish quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Swedish course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Swedish in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn Swedish +4 screens
Learn Swedish (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

Learn Swedish + and Learn Swedish (Beginners) both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Learn Swedish +'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Learn Swedish (Beginners)'s. Learn Swedish + also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Learn Swedish + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn Swedish (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Learn Swedish + against 4.8 for Learn Swedish (Beginners). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Learn Swedish +'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Learn Swedish (Beginners)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Swedish + ships an update every 3 weeks, Learn Swedish (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Learn Swedish + versus Learn Swedish (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Swedish +Learn Swedish (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (39 ratings) — better4.8 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3942 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB169 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.BNR LANGUAGES INC.

Customer experience

Learn Swedish +

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn Swedish (Beginners)

All ratings42 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Learn Swedish +

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Lessons (1 month)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Lessons (1 year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
8 purchases

Learn Swedish (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Learn Swedish + free?
Learn Swedish + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Swedish (Beginners) free?
Learn Swedish (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Swedish + or Learn Swedish (Beginners)?
Learn Swedish + is rated higher. Learn Swedish + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Learn Swedish (Beginners) averages 4.8 from 42 ratings.
Do Learn Swedish + or Learn Swedish (Beginners) have ads?
Neither Learn Swedish + nor Learn Swedish (Beginners) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Swedish + or Learn Swedish (Beginners)?
Learn Swedish + ships an update every 3 weeks, and Learn Swedish (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Learn Swedish + was updated on November 3, 2026 and Learn Swedish (Beginners) on November 4, 2026.

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