Comparison

Nonsense vs Cambridge Active Learn

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

Head to head
About

Nonsense

Learn languages by immersing yourself in movie scenes. Understand words and grammar with in-context explanations and hear how native speakers actually use the language. New movies are added weekly, with English and Spanish available now and more languages coming soon.

Highlights
  • Immerse in movie scenes
  • In-context explanations
  • Learn native speaker usage
  • New movies added weekly
  • English and Spanish available
  • Ad-free option
Features
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TLDR: Learn a new language from movies you love. That's really all you need to know…but If you have time to waste reading a characteristically lengthy app description designed for search optimization then, by all means, continue reading. Our bigtech overlords want to make sure you understand what's going to happen after you download our language learning app. So let's be abundantly clear. With our Nonsense you WILL NOT: • Get fluent in 30 days • Unscramble sentences • Get \"easy\" language examples • Increase your test scores in just 10 hours • Be harassed by colorful birds • Learn how to order coffee* What you WILL do is: • Immerse in Hollywood movie scenes • Understand words and grammar with in-context explanations • Hear many different voices and ways of saying things • Learn how native speakers actually use the language • Remember what you learn forever • Be able to quote Shrek in foreign language If enough people like the Nonsense app, we'll add more languages than all the other apps combined. Right now you can only learn English and Spanish (with French, Japanese, Portuguese, & Russian coming soon). You can watch all the content for free (with annoying ads). You can pay to get rid of ads plus get unlimited saved words and scenes. You can pay a ridiculous amount to get UHD video and spatial audio. *You'll eventually learn how to order coffee because we add new movies every week. You're bound to get a coffee ordering scene at some point. Make sure you sign up for push notifications if you want to stay in the loop for new movies and feature drops. Privacy Policy: http://nonsense.com/en/privacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://nonsense.com/en/termsAndConditions All marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About

Cambridge Active Learn

This app provides a comprehensive platform for learning English and preparing for official tests. It offers curated learning materials and resources for effective study.

Highlights
  • English language learning
  • Official test preparation
  • Curated learning materials
  • Assessment resources
Features
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Cambridge Active Learn offers effective English language learning and assessment preparation. One stop access for curated learning and official test preparation material.

Screenshots

Nonsense4 screens
Cambridge Active Learn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nonsense at 72% against Cambridge Active Learn's 20%. Nonsense also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (367 vs 1). Cambridge Active Learn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nonsense sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Cambridge Active Learn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nonsense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonsense has 367 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Nonsense's written reviews are positive against 20% of Cambridge Active Learn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonsense ships an update every 3 weeks, Cambridge Active Learn every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Nonsense versus Cambridge Active Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonsenseCambridge Active Learn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (367 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings367 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Nonsense Company, Inc.Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)

Customer experience

Nonsense

All ratings367 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative20.7%

Cambridge Active Learn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Nonsense

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Plus Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$69.991 Year
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  • Premium Plus$149.991 Year
None

Cambridge Active Learn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nonsense free?
Nonsense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cambridge Active Learn free?
Cambridge Active Learn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nonsense or Cambridge Active Learn?
Nonsense is rated higher. Nonsense averages 4.7 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Cambridge Active Learn averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nonsense or Cambridge Active Learn have ads?
Nonsense shows ads; Cambridge Active Learn does not.
Which is updated more often, Nonsense or Cambridge Active Learn?
Nonsense ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cambridge Active Learn every 3 months. Most recently, Nonsense was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cambridge Active Learn on October 5, 2026.

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