Learn Russian (Beginners) vs LLLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Russian (Beginners)
This app offers a comprehensive Russian language course designed for beginners. It covers the alphabet, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills with native audio. Learn independently at your own pace, with offline access and interactive exercises.
- Learn alphabet, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening
- Native audio recordings with adjustable speed
- Offline course access
- Interactive exercises with images
- Review mode for reinforcement
- Weekly user rankings
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Want to learn Russian in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Russian 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 Russian 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 Russian 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 Russian in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LLLock
This app blocks distracting applications, requiring users to complete vocabulary quizzes before unlocking them. It offers various learning modes and allows for custom or AI-generated flashcards to aid language acquisition and reduce screen time.
- App blocking with timed unlocks
- Vocabulary quizzes for learning
- Spaced repetition flashcards
- AI-generated and custom notecards
- Multi-language support
- Screen time reduction
- Parental controls
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Done with doomscrolling. LLLock is the no distractions app that blocks your apps – and only unlocks them once you've learned vocabulary. Doomscroll no more. How LLLock works Choose the apps you want to block – Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X or any other app. Set your timeout screen – how long each app stays unlocked after a quiz. Then pick your notecards and the number of words per quiz. That's it. Whenever you try to open a blocked app, the vocabulary quiz appears. Solve it – and the app unlocks. Then the cycle starts again. 4 quiz modes, one goal Match pairs, first letter, spell the word or picture quiz – LLLock mixes question types and repeats words right before you'd forget them. Real srs flashcards powered by spaced repetition, so every word actually sticks. Memorizing without extra effort No pressure, no separate study grind. You learn automatically because you want to use your apps. Over time, hundreds of memorized vocabulary words stack up – and your streaks, study time and progress show up in your stats. Create notecards yourself – or let AI do it (LLLock+) Create your own notecards directly in the app, let AI generate full card sets from any topic, or snap a photo of a vocabulary list – LLLock turns it into cards. Import from your favorite flashcard apps (all common formats supported) or download ready-made vocabulary lists by CEFR level (A1 to C2). With text-to-speech and AI images for your words on top. Learn any language while you scroll less LLLock works as a vocabulary trainer for any language. Learn Japanese with flashcards, tackle greek flashcards, start danish language learning, begin a polish language learning app journey or master the most common Spanish words. Irish language learning app users can import their own word lists too. Whatever language – LLLock makes it happen passively. Your timer, your rules Unlike a classic pomodoro timer app, LLLock doesn't just count down – it actively blocks distracting apps and forces a learning moment before you get back in. Choose real-time or usage-based timers, reduce screen time without going full minimalist phone, boost your concentration and end doomscrolling for good. A dopamine detox that never feels like punishment. Made for parents too With the optional parental PIN, your kid can block apps but can't remove them without you – including secure PIN recovery by email. For people who want to: * Do a dopamine detox without giving up their phone * End doomscrolling and reduce screen time * Use a no distractions app that actually works * Learn a language on the side – Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Danish, Greek and more * Boost focus and concentration in daily life * Replace mindless scrolling with memorizing vocabulary LLLock+ subscription LLLock requires a LLLock+ subscription. The first 7 days are free; after that the subscription renews automatically and can be cancelled anytime. All features, including AI-generated cards and cards from photos, are part of LLLock+. Your cards belong to you LLLock stores your notecards locally on your device – no account needed. Export them to Excel anytime. Start your first vocabulary quiz today. Your brain will thank you – your social media feed less so. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Russian (Beginners) at free with in-app purchases against LLLock's subscription. Learn Russian (Beginners) also leads on ratings volume (133 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). LLLock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Russian (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LLLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LLLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Russian (Beginners) has 133 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Learn Russian (Beginners) ships an update monthly, LLLock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Russian (Beginners) | LLLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (133 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 133 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BNR LANGUAGES INC. | Andre Beimler |
Customer experience
Learn Russian (Beginners)
LLLock
In-app purchases
Learn Russian (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
LLLock
- LLLock+ Monthly$2.991 Month
- LLLock+ Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
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