# Learn English vs Basic English conversation

The clearest difference is rating: Learn English at 5.0 against Basic English conversation's 4.2. Learn English also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Basic English conversation's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn English sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Basic English conversation sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn English holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic English conversation has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Learn English ships an update every 3 months, Basic English conversation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn English | Basic English conversation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-50-languages/id466288244/reviews)** | [4.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-english-conversation/id872440284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [50LANGUAGES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/444543336) | [Natalja Morozova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852342078) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn English

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-50-languages/id466288244)

Master basic English vocabulary and phrases through 100 interactive lessons. This app uses an audio-text method to help you speak short sentences fluently in real-world situations. Ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge.

**Highlights:** 100 English lessons, Basic vocabulary and phrases, Audio and text learning method, Real-world conversation practice, CEFR A1 and A2 levels, Offline audio file download

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| British English Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal | $2.99 | one-time |


### Basic English conversation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-english-conversation/id872440284)

Learn practical English conversation skills through dialogues, phrases, and vocabulary. Covers everyday situations like greetings, travel, dining, and city navigation. Includes exercises, tests, and speech tempo settings to aid learning.

**Highlights:** 1300 useful phrases, 66 typical dialogues, 2500 vocabulary words, 132 exercises with answers, 37 tests with answers, Speech tempo setting, Diagnostic and revision tests

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| English conversation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travel English | $1.99 | one-time |
| English for tourism | $1.99 | one-time |
| In a city | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speak English | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn English free?

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

### Is Basic English conversation free?

Basic English conversation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn English or Basic English conversation?

Learn English is rated higher. Learn English averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Basic English conversation averages 4.2 from 49 ratings.

### Do Learn English or Basic English conversation have ads?

Neither Learn English nor Basic English conversation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn English or Basic English conversation?

Learn English ships an update every 3 months, and Basic English conversation every 2 months. Most recently, Learn English was updated on October 12, 2026 and Basic English conversation on October 29, 2026.

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