English Core vs MotiTan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
English Core
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[What is English Core?] English Core is not designed for the select few who excel at studying. It is for the many who strongly wish to acquire free and fluent English communication skills but are tired of the studying, effort, and costs required to achieve this, or are hesitant to take that first step. By minimizing the burden of study and turning learning into an engaging “experience,” this app maximizes users’ ability to acquire new “skills.” [Recommended for] - Those who are tired of studying English and struggle with motivation. - Those who have already spent a significant amount of money on language learning. - Those who want to start speaking English as soon as possible. - Those who want an enjoyable and effortless experience studying English, and want to overcome their struggles with the language. [What you can experience with English Core] ● SIL (Smart Initial Learning) Quickly create English sentences using only initials and practice speaking by following examples. Users develop their English conversational abilities by both inputting and outputting phrases simultaneously. Typing at a conversational speed helps users become accustomed to quicker response times in conversations. Includes over 1,500 phrases across 223 sessions, covering a wide range of conversational situations! ● VTX (Virtual Talk Experience) Experience simulated conversations not with AI, but with real creators! Develop your speaking skills and gain a sense of accomplishment through immersive conversations. Use the speech recognition feature to instantly review your conversations. You can have English sessions with your favorite creators anytime, 24/7, 365 days a year! ● ADD+ON A platform for captivating video content about English and global topics with the goal of connecting users with creators. Fascinating content from English creators all over the world! Add videos from your favorite creators to create your own personalized ADD+ON list! [Features of English Core] ● Don’t “study” English, “experience” it Even those who have struggled with learning English before will see their conversational skills improve rapidly with English Core, all while having fun in English sessions with their favorite creators! ● Unique patented technologies: SIL and VTX With English Core's unique technologies, SIL (Smart Initial Learning) and VTX (Virtual Talk Experience), you can enjoy English sessions while feeling a sense of accomplishment. ● The English Core method focused on verbs Focusing on particularly important verbs that play a versatile role in English communication, English Core enables you to use them effectively for free-flowing English conversations in every situation—from daily expressions to commonly used phrases in business and school settings. ● Meet captivating creators English Core has a variety of English-speaking and global creators, so just by watching their engaging videos, your motivation and English skills will continuously improve! ● Track your growth with accumulated experience data You can check your growth and achievement rate anytime. The data from your lessons is accumulated and can be reviewed whenever you like. [Support] Feel free to contact us regarding anything related to our app. Email your thoughts and feedback to [info@coreinitials.co.jp](mailto:info@coreinitials.co.jp) Website: https://www.coreinitials.co.jp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishcorejapan/ X: https://x.com/EnglishCore2024 Terms of Service: https://www.coreinitials.co.jp/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.coreinitials.co.jp/privacy-policy
MotiTan
This app uses AI to create a fun and effective way to learn English vocabulary. It offers various game modes, including quests and real-time online battles, to help users memorize words through engaging challenges. Track your progress and compete with others to improve your English skills.
- AI-powered personalized learning
- Gamified vocabulary quests
- Real-time online battles
- Progress tracking and visualization
- Character collection and customization
- Monthly rankings and rewards
- Friend challenges and collaboration
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"Just one more battle." Before you know it, you know more words than you did yesterday. The joy of winning a quick match overlaps with the pure satisfaction of realizing you actually remembered the word when it mattered. ■ 50-second real-time vocabulary battles Jump into quick 50-second quiz battles against friends or other players in real time. Each match is fast and focused, making it easy to fit meaningful vocabulary practice into short breaks during your day. You can compete in the Citizen League rankings, or choose to practice comfortably without joining the league. ■ Adventure mode with instant explanations Meet each word naturally in Adventure mode. Learn vocabulary through clear pictures, audio pronunciations, and example sentences while answering quizzes. If you make a mistake, explanations appear immediately so you can correct your understanding on the spot. You can also look up words anytime using the built-in dictionary. ■ Smart word books and custom review Keep your vocabulary organized automatically. Your word book sorts words based on how well you know them, helping you review weak or almost-forgotten terms before they slip away. You can also create your own custom word books for specific goals, and add words from a photo of a textbook or handout. Take a vocabulary level check to measure your current knowledge and select the ideal course for your level. ■ Listen on the go Turn on audio autoplay to listen to your words wherever you are. Adjust audio through 7 speed settings ranging from 0.5x to 3.0x. Background playback keeps audio running smoothly even when your screen is locked. Keep track of your consistency with learning records, complete missions, and dress up your characters. ■ Courses for English speakers Expand your vocabulary in Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, French, or German: - Japanese: Conversation, JLPT, Kids - Korean: Conversation, TOPIK, Kids - Chinese: Conversation, HSK, AP Chinese, Kids - Spanish: Conversation, DELE, AP Spanish, Kids - French: Conversation, DELF/DALF, TEF/TCF Canada, Kids - German: Conversation, Goethe-Zertifikat, Kids ■ Sister app integration MotiTan is made by Astran in Tokyo. You can log in with the same account across both MotiTan and our sister conversation app, MotiSpi, to build your vocabulary and conversational skills together. ■ Free to start MotiTan is free to start. Some features include paid plans and usage limits. A Family plan is also available for parents managing their family's learning experience. Terms of Use https://motitown.com/notification/document/legal-privacy/riyokiyaku Privacy Policy https://motitown.com/notification/document/legal-privacy/motitan AP is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: English Core at none against MotiTan's shown. MotiTan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. English Core sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MotiTan sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
English Core ships an update every 5 weeks, MotiTan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | English Core | MotiTan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (153 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 153 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 490 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CORE & INITIALS Co., Ltd. | Astran Inc. |
In-app purchases
English Core
- CORE月間プラン1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- VTX Andrew Foy年間プラン$2.991 Year
- VTX ぺちたん校長(Alisa)年間プラン$2.991 Year
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- VTX ToriPeebs年間プラン$2.991 Year
- VTX Cちゃん年間プラン$2.991 Year
- VTX Alexandria年間プラン$2.991 Year
- VTX Dylan年間プラン$2.991 Year
- VTX Delice年間プラン$2.991 Year
- VTX Laila & Lily年間プラン$2.991 Year
- CORE年間プラン$34.991 Year
MotiTan
- 1ヶ月プラン$9.991 Month
- 1ヶ月プラン(キャンペーン)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 12ヶ月プラン(キャンペーン)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- 12ヶ月プラン$59.991 Year
- ファミリープラン(キャンペーン)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- ファミリープラン$69.991 Year
- コイン 1,000枚$0.49
- モチベイト原石×1$0.99
- コイン 5,000枚$2.99
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- モチベイト原石×6$3.99
- モチベイト原石×12$5.99
- コイン 20,000枚$8.99
- モチベイト原石×30$12.99
- モチベイト原石×60$24.99
- モチベイト原石×85$29.99
- コイン 100,000枚$39.99
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