# Nonsense vs ISSEN

The clearest difference is ads: ISSEN at none against Nonsense's shown. ISSEN also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 422). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonsense sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and ISSEN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $20.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nonsense against 4.7 for ISSEN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ISSEN has 3.3K ratings behind it against 422, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Nonsense's written reviews are positive against 78% of ISSEN's.

Nonsense ships an update every 4 weeks, ISSEN every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nonsense | ISSEN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonsense-language-learning/id1642852912/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/issen-voice-tutor/id6739271539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 422 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Nonsense Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705315576) | [Issen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784592932) |

## What reviewers say

### Nonsense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonsense-language-learning/id1642852912)

Learn languages by immersing yourself in movie scenes. Understand words and grammar in context, hear native speakers, and retain what you learn. New movies are added weekly to enhance your language journey.

**Highlights:** Immerse in movie scenes, In-context explanations, Learn native speaker usage, Supports 39 languages, New movies added weekly, Interactive learning

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and engaging learning
- 💡 Interactive learning with tap-to-translate
- 🎬 Uses movie clips for context
- 👍 Well-designed and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient for quick learning sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App not opening/loading
- 🐛 Crashing and bug problems
- ⚠️ Login/session initiation issues
- 🔤 Lack of desired languages (e.g., Italian, Amharic)
- 🚫 No option to turn off English translations

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Words are blank, cannot type
- Crashes and resets lessons
- Login issues
- Not working after initial setup/waitlist

**Requested features**

- Add more African languages (e.g., Amharic)
- Add Italian language
- Add Russian subtitles
- Option to turn off English translations for full immersion


### ISSEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/issen-voice-tutor/id6739271539)

Practice speaking a new language with an advanced AI voice tutor. Engage in realistic conversations, role-play scenarios, and receive personalized feedback to improve fluency. Choose from various accents and customize your learning experience for effective language acquisition.

**Highlights:** Real-time human-like voice conversations, Over 50 languages supported, Customizable AI tutor accents and personalities, Personalized curriculum for learning goals, Grammar lessons and vocabulary review, Translation and shadowing drills, Spaced repetition flashcard system

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ISSEN Monthly Subscription | $20.49 | per month |
| ISSEN Monthly Subscription | $29.00 | per month |
| ISSEN Monthly Subscription B | $39.00 | per month |
| ISSEN 6-Month Subscription | $79.90 | per 6 months |
| ISSEN Six Month Subscription C | $89.00 | per 6 months |
| ISSEN 6-Month Subscription | $113.99 | per 6 months |
| ISSEN 12 Month Subscription | $139.00 | per year |
| ISSEN Twelve Month Subscription B | $149.00 | per year |
| ISSEN 12 Month Subscription | $199.00 | per year |
| ISSEN Lifetime | $349.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nonsense free?

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

### Is ISSEN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nonsense or ISSEN?

ISSEN is rated higher. Nonsense averages 4.7 out of 5 from 422 ratings, while ISSEN averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Nonsense or ISSEN have ads?

Nonsense shows ads; ISSEN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nonsense or ISSEN?

Nonsense ships an update every 4 weeks, and ISSEN every 4 days. Most recently, Nonsense was updated on November 7, 2026 and ISSEN on November 8, 2026.

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