Comparison

Malay vs Learn Malay (Beginners)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Malay

This comprehensive dictionary app offers an extensive vocabulary for both Malay and English. It provides detailed word descriptions, numerous examples, and full pronunciation support for both languages, enhancing language learning. The user-friendly interface ensures a smooth and efficient experience.

Highlights
  • Largest vocabulary
  • Detailed word descriptions
  • Numerous examples
  • Full pronunciation support
  • Simple UI & high performance
  • Offline mode
Features
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User will be satisfied with this Malay - English dictionary because: - It has the largest vocabulary - Detail description for each word and lot of samples. - Simple UI & high performance make you feel easy when using * Full support pronunciation for both English and Malay will help you so much in study these languages. (This application can run in offline mode but need the internet connection for the pronunciation and web browser functions.) Pengguna akan berpuas hati dengan kamus Melayu Inggeris ini kerana: - Ia mempunyai perbendaharaan kata yang terbesar - Penerangan yang terperinci bagi setiap perkataan dan banyak sampel. - Antara muka pengguna mudah dan prestasi yang tinggi membuat anda rasa mudah apabila menggunakan * Sebutan sokongan penuh untuk kedua-dua Inggeris dan Melayu akan membantu anda begitu banyak dalam belajar bahasa ini. (Permohonan ini boleh dijalankan dalam mod luar talian tetapi memerlukan sambungan internet untuk sebutan dan fungsi pelayar web.)

About

Learn Malay (Beginners)

Master Malay with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Offline Malay course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user ranking
Features
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Want to learn Malay in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Malay in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Malay quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Malay course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Malay in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Malay4 screens
Learn Malay (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Malay at none against Learn Malay (Beginners)'s shown. Malay also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (85% vs 71%). Learn Malay (Beginners)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Malay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Malay (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Malay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Malay's written reviews are positive against 71% of Learn Malay (Beginners)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malay ships an update every 3 months, Learn Malay (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Malay versus Learn Malay (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalayLearn Malay (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better4.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThanh Nguyen VanBNR LANGUAGES INC.

Customer experience

Malay

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.0%

Learn Malay (Beginners)

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Malay

One-time1
  • Close Ad banner$0.99
9 purchases

Learn Malay (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Malay free?
Malay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Malay (Beginners) free?
Learn Malay (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Malay or Learn Malay (Beginners)?
Malay is rated higher. Malay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Learn Malay (Beginners) averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Malay or Learn Malay (Beginners) have ads?
Learn Malay (Beginners) shows ads; Malay does not.
Which is updated more often, Malay or Learn Malay (Beginners)?
Malay ships an update every 3 months, and Learn Malay (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Malay was updated on June 11, 2026 and Learn Malay (Beginners) on September 26, 2026.

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