# Brill vs Langwid

The clearest difference is rating: Brill at 4.0 against Langwid's 1.0. Brill also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). Langwid's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brill sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Langwid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brill holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brill has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brill ships an update weekly, Langwid every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brill | Langwid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brill-language-at-first-sight/id1597979986/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langwid-learn-chinese-easily/id6743145133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Addison Schultz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597979988) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### Brill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brill-language-at-first-sight/id1597979986)

Learn languages effortlessly with a minimalist widget that displays new words on your home screen throughout the day. This app focuses on natural vocabulary absorption without reminders or pressure, fitting seamlessly into your daily routine.

**Highlights:** Learn without opening an app, One word at a time display, Minimalist home screen widget, Supports 28 languages, Customizable Pro features, Light, dark, and clear styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brill Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Brill Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Brill Pro Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Brill Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |


### Langwid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langwid-learn-chinese-easily/id6743145133)

This app helps you learn Chinese vocabulary and grammar through customizable widgets and reminders that appear on your phone's home screen. It offers over 10,000 vocabulary and grammar sets, flashcards, and progress tracking to build your confidence in speaking Chinese.

**Highlights:** Unconscious learning via home screen widgets, Customizable widgets and reminders, 10,000+ vocabulary and grammar sets, Minimalist flashcard system, Progress tracking and visual stats, Learn with audio and quizzes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe for one week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe for one year | $9.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Lifetime upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brill free?

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

### Is Langwid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brill or Langwid?

Brill is rated higher. Brill averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Langwid averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brill or Langwid have ads?

Neither Brill nor Langwid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brill or Langwid?

Brill ships an update weekly, and Langwid every 13 months. Most recently, Brill was updated on October 25, 2026 and Langwid on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*