Comparison

Language Lab vs LayRuna

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

Head to head
About

Language Lab

Enhance your language learning with interactive flashcards, quizzes, and audio exercises. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation with content from bestselling language programs. Study on-the-go and track your progress with this comprehensive tool.

Highlights
  • Flashcard sets with study and quiz modes
  • Review quizzes for concept mastery
  • Progress tracking and self-assessment
  • Audio recordings of reading passages
  • Pronunciation practice with native speaker comparison
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation guidance
Features
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This app helps you study vocabulary, grammar, verbs, and more from many of our bestselling language programs. Designed by our expert authors, these flashcards, quizzes, and audio recordings are perfect for study on-the-go! FEATURES: Depending on the program, this app supports McGraw-Hill books with: ● Flashcard sets, with study mode and quiz mode, for all vocabulary lists in the book. ● Review quizzes that provide additional practice and ensure mastery of key concepts. ● Progress checks that allow self-assessment of your understanding. ● Audio recordings of reading passages and exercise answers from the book. ● Record yourself function to compare your pronunciation with native speakers. ● Text-to-speech pronunciation guidance for most flashcards. LANGUAGES: English (ESL), French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Also, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean. PROGRAMS: The content in this app is designed to support bestselling books from the Trade division of McGraw-Hill, including programs in our "Practice Makes Perfect", "Easy Step-by-Step", "Easy Reader", and "The Ultimate Review and Practice" series.

About

LayRuna

Features
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Learn a language by actually using it. LayRuna pairs spaced-repetition decks with an AI tutor you can talk to — so you build vocabulary, hear it in context, and practice speaking until it sticks. What's inside • Layered decks — unlock new vocabulary as you master each level • AI Café — open-ended conversations with your tutor, in your target language • CEFR placement — start at the right level, not the bottom • Mini-games — Speed Round, Flash Match, Listening, Scenario, Storytelling, and more • Personalized tutor — pick a personality, remember what you've covered, adapt to your pace • Pronunciation feedback — speak out loud, get scored, hear corrections • Daily Goal Station — small, consistent wins beat cramming Languages Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Catalan, and more — with full app interface in 10 languages. Built for real progress Most apps make you tap translations. LayRuna makes you speak, listen, and respond. Every layer you finish in the deck unlocks a Café conversation built around exactly the words you just learned, so vocabulary turns into fluency. Free, Plus, and Pro Try the free tier to see how it works. Plus and Pro unlock unlimited decks, premium tutor personalities, and advanced AI features. Manage your subscription anytime in Settings → Subscription, or in your Apple ID account. About the team LayRuna is built by a small team that believes language learning should feel like a conversation, not a quiz. Questions or feedback? Visit layruna.com/help. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://LayRuna.app/privacy

Screenshots

Language Lab4 screens
LayRuna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Language Lab at none against LayRuna's 4. Language Lab also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). LayRuna's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LayRuna sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Language Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Language Lab ships an update every 4 months, LayRuna every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Language Lab versus LayRuna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguage LabLayRuna
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.1% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMcGraw-HillNecole Carpenter

Bugs and requests

Language Lab

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio not working
  • App crashing when trying to record
  • Incorrect answers in quizzes and flashcards
  • Missing content for certain books

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add audio playback speed controls
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes
  • Proofread content and fix errors
  • Ensure all books are supported
  • Enhance user interface and navigation

LayRuna

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Language Lab

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

LayRuna

Subscriptions4
  • LayRuna Pro$9.991 Month
  • LayRuna Premium$19.991 Month
  • LayRuna Pro (Annual)$79.991 Year
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  • LayRuna Premium (Annual)$159.991 Year

Questions

Is Language Lab free?
Language Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LayRuna free?
LayRuna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Language Lab or LayRuna have ads?
Neither Language Lab nor LayRuna shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Language Lab or LayRuna?
Language Lab ships an update every 4 months, and LayRuna every 4 weeks. Most recently, Language Lab was updated on September 21, 2026 and LayRuna on September 13, 2026.

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