# SAYA vs StrategyFirst Learn

SAYA and StrategyFirst Learn both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of StrategyFirst Learn's written reviews are positive against 62% of SAYA's. StrategyFirst Learn also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAYA sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. StrategyFirst Learn asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SAYA against 4.4 for StrategyFirst Learn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 624 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of SAYA's written reviews are positive against 100% of StrategyFirst Learn's.

SAYA ships an update every 5 weeks, StrategyFirst Learn monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAYA | StrategyFirst Learn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saya-the-learning-app/id1612592914/reviews)** | [4.4 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strategyfirst-learn/id6444846287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 624 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 345 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phyo Aung Kyaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463208113) | [SFUx Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506353797) |

## What reviewers say

### SAYA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saya-the-learning-app/id1612592914)

This app offers a fun and simple way to learn English and Japanese with video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive features. Improve your speaking skills with live classes and master new languages through bite-sized content and flashcards.

**Highlights:** Video lessons for all levels, Bite-sized videos, Micro reading lessons, Flashcards, Level tests, Character writing practice, Live and conversational classes

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Months | $12.00 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $14.00 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $18.00 | one-time |
| 6 Months | $21.00 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $21.00 | one-time |
| 1 Years and 6 Months | $25.00 | one-time |
| 2 Years | $30.00 | one-time |
| 6 Months | $30.00 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $34.00 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $48.00 | one-time |
| 2 Years | $51.00 | one-time |
| 2 Years | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Listening experience
- 👍 Beautiful UI
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Valuable app
- 👍 Fun and great supplement to English class

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Units video not working
- 🐛 Cannot load video lessons
- 🐛 Level test not working
- 🐛 App not working on Mac
- 🚫 No free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Units video not working
- Cannot load video lessons
- Level test not working
- App not working on Mac

**Requested features**

- Add US phone number option
- Improve level test functionality


### StrategyFirst Learn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strategyfirst-learn/id6444846287)

Access top business and IT degree programs from a leading private college in Myanmar. Pursue MBA, bachelor's, certificate, and professional diploma programs designed for students seeking advanced education.

**Highlights:** MBA programs, Bachelor's degrees in business, Bachelor's degrees in IT, Certificate programs, Professional diploma programs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAYA free?

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

### Is StrategyFirst Learn free?

StrategyFirst Learn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SAYA or StrategyFirst Learn?

SAYA is rated higher. SAYA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while StrategyFirst Learn averages 4.4 from 624 ratings.

### Do SAYA or StrategyFirst Learn have ads?

Neither SAYA nor StrategyFirst Learn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SAYA or StrategyFirst Learn?

SAYA ships an update every 5 weeks, and StrategyFirst Learn monthly. Most recently, SAYA was updated on October 8, 2026 and StrategyFirst Learn on October 17, 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.*