# Learn English by Hello vs EWA

The clearest difference is ads: Learn English by Hello at none against EWA's shown. Learn English by Hello also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). EWA's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (197K vs 148). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn English by Hello sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EWA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EWA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWA has 197K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Learn English by Hello's written reviews are positive against 74% of EWA's.

Learn English by Hello ships an update every 5 months, EWA weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn English by Hello | EWA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-by-hello-hello/id423320493/reviews) | **[4.7 (197K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **197K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **74.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 119 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hello-Hello LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371655433) | [Lithium Lab Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419510513) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn English by Hello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-by-hello-hello/id423320493)

This app offers a research-based methodology for learning English through conversational lessons and interactive vocabulary building. Practice pronunciation, writing, and save notes offline for anytime, anywhere learning.

**Highlights:** Conversational lessons based on real-life situations, Interactive vocabulary flashcards, Pronunciation and writing practice, Offline access to all content, Save custom notes within lessons, User-friendly interface with attractive graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lesson 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Course | $19.99 | one-time |


### EWA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master English, Spanish, or French with this app. Read books with instant translations, practice speaking with TV characters, and use flashcards to build vocabulary. Learn at your own pace with engaging games and dialogues.

**Highlights:** Books with real-time translation, Speaking courses with TV characters, Everyday dialogues, Flashcards with spaced repetition, Language learning games, Vocabulary building

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One-Month EWA Premium Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| One-Month Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| One-Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to learn
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🎬 Engaging movie/TV clips
- 🎓 Helpful for improving vocabulary and reading skills
- 🤩 Entertaining and interactive learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations and definitions
- 🤔 Lack of advanced content for intermediate/experienced learners
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Poor pronunciation from text-to-speech
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent app performance and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons and progress getting reset unexpectedly
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Inability to cancel subscription or get refunds
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Incorrect or missing translations in books and lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more language options beyond English and Spanish
- Improve translation accuracy and provide context-based definitions
- Offer more advanced content and customization options
- Integrate speech recognition for speaking practice
- Improve app stability and reduce technical issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn English by Hello free?

Learn English by Hello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EWA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn English by Hello or EWA?

EWA is rated higher. Learn English by Hello averages 4.4 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while EWA averages 4.7 from 197K ratings.

### Do Learn English by Hello or EWA have ads?

EWA shows ads; Learn English by Hello does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn English by Hello or EWA?

Learn English by Hello ships an update every 5 months, and EWA weekly. Most recently, Learn English by Hello was updated on November 1, 2026 and EWA on November 3, 2026.

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