Learn English (Beginners) vs Playku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn English (Beginners)
This app offers a comprehensive English learning experience for beginners, from the alphabet to advanced vocabulary. It provides offline access, flexible study options, and interactive exercises with native audio to help users learn at their own pace for various life goals.
- Offline English course
- Learn alphabet and vocabulary
- Practice reading, writing, listening
- Native audio recordings
- Review mode
- Interactive exercises
- Works offline
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Want to learn English in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study English 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 English 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 English 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 English in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Playku
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What should I play with my little one today? Playku answers that question every single day. Open the app and get a few warm, screen-free activities to do with your child — chosen for their exact age in months, ready in minutes with things you already have at home. No endless scrolling. No decision fatigue. Just play. WHY PARENTS LOVE PLAYKU • Buy once, keep forever — never a subscription • Works 100% offline — no account, no sign-in • No ads, no tracking, no data collection • Every activity is quick, low-prep and screen-free 80+ ACTIVITIES, BY AGE From 12 to 36 months, in 3-month steps. Each activity gives you the goal, the steps, a safety tip and a way to mix it up — with a gentle illustration for every step. 5 DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS Fine motor, language, cognitive, gross motor and social-emotional — so play stays balanced and whole. GENTLE, NO-ANXIETY BY DESIGN Milestones are here to notice, not to score. We never compare your child to anyone. Playku is about time spent together, not charts to climb. 7 LANGUAGES English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, 日本語, Deutsch, 한국어. Playku offers play ideas for reference, not medical or diagnostic advice. Made by a parent, for parents. Put the phone down and play.
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The clearest difference is ads: Playku at none against Learn English (Beginners)'s shown. Learn English (Beginners)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Learn English (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Playku sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Learn English (Beginners) ships an update monthly, Playku every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn English (Beginners) | Playku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BNR LANGUAGES INC. | 利莎 甘 |
In-app purchases
Learn English (Beginners)
- 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
- Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
- Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
Playku
- Gross Motor Pack$1.99
- Social Pack$1.99
- 12-15 mo Pack$1.99
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- 16-18 mo Pack$1.99
- 19-21 mo Pack$1.99
- 22-24 mo Pack$1.99
- 25-27 mo Pack$1.99
- 28-30 mo Pack$1.99
- 31-33 mo Pack$1.99
- 34-36 mo Pack$1.99
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