Bootstrap Russian Grammar vs RusNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bootstrap Russian Grammar
Master Russian grammar with a structured, step-by-step approach. This app offers clear explanations, thousands of audio examples, and interactive exercises to build confidence and fluency. It complements a companion book for a comprehensive learning experience.
- 200 grammar topics
- 3000+ audio examples
- Step-by-step learning
- Interactive exercises
- Personal study list
- Companion book integration
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Packed with 200 Russian grammar topics and over 3000 annotated native-speaker audio examples, *Bootstrap Russian Grammar* is a proven grammar-based approach that gets you communicating in Russian precisely and with confidence. USER REVIEW: “***** Not your typical Russian grammar app” : ‘At the time of writing I have 2060 consecutive days on Duolingo. During that time I’ve appreciated Duo for the vocabulary but found it very difficult to learn grammar. I’ve got a couple of grammar books (that I don’t have the time to properly study) and I’ve tried several grammar apps (that are characteristically poorly written, poorly explained and generally very unhelpful). I’ve learned more Russian grammar from this app in three days than I have in the past five years. If you’re serious about understanding Russian, this is the best £25 you’ll spend.’ -- Review by user JezDavis – Aug 26, 2023 * 'Bootstrap Russian Grammar' provides the solid grounding in grammar basics that is the key to mastering Russian as a second language. * Grammatical rules and concepts are clearly explained in order. Each topic builds on the last - step-by-step. * Hundreds of new words are introduced with clear contextual meanings alongside the grammar to help learners quickly build their Russian speaking and comprehension prowess. STEP-BY-STEP TOPICS: Starting from the beginning, the idea is progress in small self-contained steps (called 'topics'). Each topic builds on the last, by incrementally adding new grammatical patterns, new vocabulary and lots and lots of useful examples. 3000 EXAMPLE PHRASES: Each topic includes a thorough explanation of the grammar and then lots of examples that illustrate the grammar. Each example includes an English translation, as well as notes highlighting how each example illustrates that topic's grammar, as well as the meanings of new Russian words. INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: Once you have understood a grammar topic, you can immerse yourself in interactive drills designed for effective learning. Practice Russian grammar with engaging exercises for rapid improvement. STUDY LIST: The app now Includes an integrated personal study list feature that streamlines your learning process -- improve your focus and achieve better results in your studies. THE COMPANION BOOK: The companion book is available called "BootStrap Russian Grammar". The book includes all the content contained in this app - including 200 grammar topics and over 3000 example phrases. -- Just search for "BootStrap Russian Grammar" on Amazon. -- The book and mobile app are easy to coordinate using QR codes. Just scan the QR code at the beginning of any chapter in the book with the app and it will take you straight to the topic where you will find all the examples with the high-quality audio matching the chapter in the book. -- So if you prefer to have the grammar set out in book form but would also like to be able to listen to the example sentences, then the book/app combination is perfect for you.
RusNow
Learn Russian with comprehensive lessons, personalized online tutoring, and interactive flashcards. Access a wealth of supplementary materials to enhance your language journey from beginner to advanced levels.
- Structured Russian lessons
- Online expert tutoring
- Spaced repetition flashcards
- Extensive learning materials
- Progress tracking
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RusNow is a mobile application created by a teacher and her student, which designed to provide users with a comprehensive suite of tools for learning Russian. With a range of features including lessons, online tutoring, flashcards, materials, and resources, RusNow makes learning the language easy and convenient. The lessons provided by RusNow are created by experienced Russian language educators and are designed to help users develop their language skills from beginner to advanced levels. The lessons cover a wide range of topics, from basic grammar and vocabulary to more advanced concepts like sentence structure and composition. The online tutoring feature allows users to connect with Russian language experts who can provide personalized instruction and feedback. This feature is particularly useful for users who are looking to improve their conversational skills or who need help with specific areas of the language. RusNow also includes a flashcard feature that uses spaced repetition technology to help users memorize and retain new vocabulary words. This feature allows users to customize their own flashcard sets and track their progress over time. In addition to the core features, RusNow provides users with access to a range of materials and resources to supplement their learning. These include audio and video lessons, interactive exercises, and a library of Russian language books and articles. Overall, RusNow is a powerful and versatile mobile application that provides users with all the tools they need to learn Russian quickly and efficiently. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, RusNow has something to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RusNow at 5.0 against Bootstrap Russian Grammar's 4.4. RusNow also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). Bootstrap Russian Grammar's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bootstrap Russian Grammar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RusNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RusNow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bootstrap Russian Grammar has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Bootstrap Russian Grammar's written reviews are positive against 100% of RusNow's.
Bootstrap Russian Grammar ships an update weekly, RusNow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bootstrap Russian Grammar | RusNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Declan Software | Faizal Martinus |
Customer experience
Bootstrap Russian Grammar
RusNow
In-app purchases
Bootstrap Russian Grammar
- Russian Grammar$34.99
RusNow
- RusNow Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- RusNow Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
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