# RusNow vs Mishka

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mishka at 84 against RusNow's 1. RusNow's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RusNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Mishka sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RusNow against 5.0 for Mishka. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mishka has 84 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of RusNow's written reviews are positive against 92% of Mishka's.

RusNow ships an update every 4 days, Mishka every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RusNow | Mishka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rusnow/id6445925752/reviews)** | [5.0 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mishka-learn-russian-language/id6757408307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Faizal Martinus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470545470) | [JAMES RICHARD DRISCOLL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866711307) |

## What reviewers say

### RusNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rusnow/id6445925752)

Learn Russian with comprehensive lessons, personalized online tutoring, and interactive flashcards. Access a wealth of supplementary materials to enhance your language journey from beginner to advanced levels.

**Highlights:** Structured Russian lessons, Online expert tutoring, Spaced repetition flashcards, Extensive learning materials, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RusNow Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| RusNow Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### Mishka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mishka-learn-russian-language/id6757408307)

This app helps intermediate learners advance their Russian language skills through tutor-created stories and interactive grammar lessons. It offers a structured learning path with diverse exercises and AI-powered conversation practice. Content is designed to be engaging and effective for mastering Russian.

**Highlights:** Tutor-created stories, Interactive grammar lessons, AI conversation practice, Offline content, Customizable conjugation/declension trainers, Diverse exercise types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mishka Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Mishka Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Mishka Pro Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RusNow free?

RusNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mishka free?

Mishka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RusNow or Mishka?

RusNow is rated higher. RusNow averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mishka averages 5.0 from 84 ratings.

### Do RusNow or Mishka have ads?

Neither RusNow nor Mishka shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RusNow or Mishka?

RusNow ships an update every 4 days, and Mishka every 9 days. Most recently, RusNow was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mishka on November 13, 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.*
