# Learn Russian (Beginners) vs MyScribe

The clearest difference is ads: MyScribe at none against Learn Russian (Beginners)'s shown. MyScribe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Learn Russian (Beginners)'s advantage is ratings volume (135 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Russian (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MyScribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScribe 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 135 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Learn Russian (Beginners) ships an update monthly, MyScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Russian (Beginners) | MyScribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-beginners/id1622489366/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscribe-learn-russian/id6770448878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 187 MB | 503 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) | [Steven Decia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872031434) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Russian (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-beginners/id1622489366)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### MyScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscribe-learn-russian/id6770448878)

Learn Russian at your own pace with a comprehensive course designed for adults. Focus on reading, writing, listening, understanding, and speaking through native-speaker audio and interactive exercises. The app offers offline access and a calm learning environment without pressure.

**Highlights:** Full A1 beginner's course, Cyrillic alphabet tracing, Native Russian speaker audio, Handwriting and typing practice, Interactive practice rooms, Literal phrase readings, Offline course access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Course, Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Course, Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Full Course | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Russian (Beginners) free?

Learn Russian (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyScribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Russian (Beginners) or MyScribe?

MyScribe is rated higher. Learn Russian (Beginners) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while MyScribe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Learn Russian (Beginners) or MyScribe have ads?

Learn Russian (Beginners) shows ads; MyScribe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Russian (Beginners) or MyScribe?

Learn Russian (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and MyScribe weekly. Most recently, Learn Russian (Beginners) was updated on November 14, 2026 and MyScribe on November 15, 2026.

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