TEDxThess vs Learn English with VOA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TEDxThess
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------------------ English ------------------ TEDxThess is the official iPhone app for TEDx Thessaloniki. The app is free and features the complete schedule, as well as real-time updates from the TEDx Thessaloniki feed. Furthermore, it features videos and information from last year's speakers. ------------------ Ελληνικά ------------------ Το TEDxThess αποτελεί την επίσημη εφαρμογή για το TEDx Thessaloniki. Η εφαρμογή είναι δωρεάν και περιέχει το πλήρες πρόγραμμα της διοργάνωσης, καθώς και ενημερώσεις σε πραγματικό χρόνο μέσα από το Tweeter feed της εκδήλωσης. Επιπλέον, η εφαρμογή περιέχει βίντεο και πληροφορίες από τους ομιλητές της προηγούμενης διοργάνωσης.
Learn English with VOA
Practice English vocabulary, listening, grammar, and speaking with daily updated news and stories. This program uses simple vocabulary and slow speech to aid comprehension for learners worldwide. Enhance your understanding of American culture and global news.
- Vocabulary practice
- Listening comprehension
- Grammar exercises
- Speaking skills
- Daily updated news
- Simple vocabulary
- Slow speech speed
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Improve your English every day with real news and stories from VOA Learning English — trusted by learners worldwide. Listen to daily audio lessons, read transcripts, and build your vocabulary naturally through real-world content written in simple English at a slower pace. KEY FEATURES: - Daily updated audio lessons with full transcripts - 8 topics: US News, World News, Science, Education, Business, History, Health, Entertainment - Intermediate level content — clear and easy to follow - Save favorite lessons to revisit anytime - Improve listening, vocabulary, and reading skills together Perfect for intermediate English learners who want to learn through real news — not textbooks. Download free and listen every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Learn English with VOA at every 2 months against TEDxThess's every 8 months. TEDxThess's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TEDxThess ships an update every 8 months, Learn English with VOA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TEDxThess | Learn English with VOA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Centre for Research and Technology Hellas | Phong Nguyen |
In-app purchases
TEDxThess
No in-app purchases
Learn English with VOA
No in-app purchases
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