# Malay vs Learn Malay (Beginners)

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malay | Learn Malay (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malay/id547542732/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-malay-beginners/id6473058602/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thanh Nguyen Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/482506943) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## What reviewers say

### Malay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malay/id547542732)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Close Ad banner | $0.99 | one-time |


### Learn Malay (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-malay-beginners/id6473058602)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*