Comparison

Bootstrap Russian Grammar vs OpenRussian Russian Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 200 grammar topics
  • 3000+ audio examples
  • Step-by-step learning
  • Interactive exercises
  • Personal study list
  • Companion book integration
Features
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Finally understand Russian grammar - one small step at a time. • 200 topics, from your first sentence to the passive voice • 3,000+ examples, each with native-speaker audio • Exercises and spaced repetition for every topic 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. FREE TO TRY: The first 10 topics free. Unlock all 200 with one purchase. A lifetime purchase - NO subscription. 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.

About

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary

This app offers a comprehensive Russian language learning experience with a vast dictionary, example sentences, and interactive exercises. It includes flashcards, sentence builders, and listening/writing practice to help users progress from beginner to advanced levels.

Highlights
  • Extensive Russian word database
  • 350,000+ example sentences
  • Declension and conjugation tables
  • Interactive learning exercises
  • Flashcards and sentence builder
  • Progress tracking from A1 to C2
Features
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Full database of Russian words with more than 350.000 example sentences. All declensions and conjugations with accented forms. We have word lists, categories, a new media section with videos, radio, dialogs and much more. We have a learning section as well: You can "star" words and then learn them with flashcards, a sentence builder exercise, listening or writing exercise. Gather points to progress from A1 to C2 and perfect your Russian skills. We constantly improve the everything and if you have feedback, we are always here to listen! Your OpenRussian team Michel, Anastasia and Yana.

Screenshots

Bootstrap Russian Grammar4 screens
OpenRussian Russian Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenRussian Russian Dictionary at 100% against Bootstrap Russian Grammar's 56%. OpenRussian Russian Dictionary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Bootstrap Russian Grammar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OpenRussian Russian Dictionary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Bootstrap Russian Grammar's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenRussian Russian Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bootstrap Russian Grammar ships an update fortnightly, OpenRussian Russian Dictionary every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bootstrap Russian Grammar versus OpenRussian Russian Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBootstrap Russian GrammarOpenRussian Russian Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1517 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeclan SoftwareMichel Helms

Customer experience

Bootstrap Russian Grammar

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bootstrap Russian Grammar

One-time1
  • Russian Grammar$34.99
2 purchases

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Account$4.991 Month
  • Pro Account$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Bootstrap Russian Grammar free?
Bootstrap Russian Grammar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenRussian Russian Dictionary free?
OpenRussian Russian Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bootstrap Russian Grammar or OpenRussian Russian Dictionary?
OpenRussian Russian Dictionary is rated higher. Bootstrap Russian Grammar averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while OpenRussian Russian Dictionary averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do Bootstrap Russian Grammar or OpenRussian Russian Dictionary have ads?
Neither Bootstrap Russian Grammar nor OpenRussian Russian Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bootstrap Russian Grammar or OpenRussian Russian Dictionary?
Bootstrap Russian Grammar ships an update fortnightly, and OpenRussian Russian Dictionary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bootstrap Russian Grammar was updated on October 24, 2026 and OpenRussian Russian Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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