# TEDConnect vs VOA Learning English (+Tests)

TEDConnect and VOA Learning English (+Tests) both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TEDConnect's written reviews are positive against 50% of VOA Learning English (+Tests)'s. TEDConnect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). VOA Learning English (+Tests)'s advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 18). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TEDConnect against 4.7 for VOA Learning English (+Tests). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VOA Learning English (+Tests) has 185 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of TEDConnect's written reviews are positive against 50% of VOA Learning English (+Tests)'s.

TEDConnect ships an update every 2 weeks, VOA Learning English (+Tests) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TEDConnect | VOA Learning English (+Tests) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tedconnect/id497467267/reviews)** | [4.7 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voa-learning-english-plus-tests/id6504011689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TED Conferences LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376183342) | [Lien Khanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194092015) |

## What reviewers say

### TEDConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tedconnect/id497467267)

Enhance your TED Conference experience with this companion app. Connect with speakers and attendees, build your network, and navigate event schedules and venue maps. Find and share your location with others at the event.

**Highlights:** Message speakers and attendees, Build a TED network, Browse event schedule, View venue maps, Find other attendees, Share location

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VOA Learning English (+Tests)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voa-learning-english-plus-tests/id6504011689)

Master English with daily updated audio and video lessons, grammar tips, pronunciation guides, and vocabulary builders. Track your progress with quizzes and worksheets. Designed for all learning levels.

**Highlights:** Daily updated lessons, Audio and video lessons, Everyday grammar tips, Pronunciation guidance, News vocabulary, Lesson worksheets, Vocabulary quizzes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TEDConnect free?

TEDConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VOA Learning English (+Tests) free?

VOA Learning English (+Tests) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TEDConnect or VOA Learning English (+Tests)?

TEDConnect is rated higher. TEDConnect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while VOA Learning English (+Tests) averages 4.7 from 185 ratings.

### Do TEDConnect or VOA Learning English (+Tests) have ads?

VOA Learning English (+Tests) shows ads; TEDConnect does not.

### Which is updated more often, TEDConnect or VOA Learning English (+Tests)?

TEDConnect ships an update every 2 weeks, and VOA Learning English (+Tests) every 2 months. Most recently, TEDConnect was updated on November 1, 2026 and VOA Learning English (+Tests) on November 4, 2026.

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