# Learn Russian (Beginners) vs Russio

The clearest difference is ads: Russio at none against Learn Russian (Beginners)'s shown. Russio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Learn Russian (Beginners)'s advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Russian (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Russio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Russio 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 132 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Learn Russian (Beginners) ships an update monthly, Russio every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Russian (Beginners) | Russio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-beginners/id1622489366/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russio-learn-russian-cases/id6775287850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) | [IOCODO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896140169) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Russio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russio-learn-russian-cases/id6775287850)

Master Russian grammar and the Cyrillic alphabet from scratch. This app focuses on verb conjugations and noun declensions through extensive drills and active recall, ensuring you can actively use the language.

**Highlights:** Cyrillic alphabet instruction, Case system drills, Verb conjugation practice, Spaced repetition learning, Active recall exercises, Offline lessons and audio, Graded reader stories

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Russio Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Russio Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Russio Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Russian (Beginners) free?

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

### Is Russio free?

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

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

Russio is rated higher. Learn Russian (Beginners) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Russio averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

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

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

Learn Russian (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and Russio every 3 days. Most recently, Learn Russian (Beginners) was updated on October 31, 2026 and Russio on October 31, 2026.

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