Learn Russian + vs Leksia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Russian +
This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Russian through interactive lessons and AI-powered conversations. It focuses on real-life situations and provides tools for understanding and speaking, with customizable learning paths.
- AI Virtual Tutor for conversations
- 101 real-life situation lessons
- 1,190 useful phrases
- 5,277 interactive exercises
- Advanced speech recognition
- Customizable study lists
- Offline functionality
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Do you want to learn Russian quickly and have fun doing it? Learn Russian + by Vidalingua is the first language app of its kind with a Virtual Tutor you can chat with on any topic, using advanced AI with ChatGPT. The New York Times says “Apps from Vidalingua are hugely popular... they're free and they work offline, handy when you're actually abroad." Immerse yourself in real-life situations that you can use in the classroom or on a trip. Learn Russian + includes 101 lessons, 1,190 phrases and 5,277 exercises to help you become proficient in Russian in record time. Vidalingua is a leading developer of language apps with over 15 million users. See what others have to say. "Great for students! I teach at a bilingual school and it’s challenging to keep the students' attention. Apps are the best way to go and this offline app is one of my favorites." "I downloaded several free apps. Some are like games but I’m not sure I’m learning things I can use. This app has lessons that are immediately useful for talking to real people in real situations.” "Lingidy is a super fun way to learn Russian. It steps you through lessons you will need for a trip then throws in a few unexpected ones. Fun app. Bravo!" The Vidalingua Method Real-life Learning Other apps waste time on vocabulary and grammar you’ll rarely ever use. Learn Russian + jumps right to lessons that you can use immediately. Start by learning Greetings, Essentials and Questions to get a conversation started. Progress to helpful lessons such as Airports, Hotels and Directions. Make the most of your travels with lessons such as Museums, Movies and Making Friends. Understanding & Speaking Understanding Russian is a good start but speaking is critical. Learn Russian + provides advanced speech recognition to help you master pronunciation. Practice speaking at your own pace until you build the confidence to talk to others. Engaging Experience Some of the lessons in Learn Russian + teach the basics such as telling Time, using the Subway or Eating Out. Others are unique and amusing such as Limousines, Hot Tubs, Pick-up Lines and Rejections. Interactive exercises keep your attention and improve retention. Meerling the meerkat provides help and encouragement. Learn as you Like Other apps force you to learn in a specific order. Lingidy allows you to move through lessons, phrases and exercises freely. Features • 101 lessons for real-life situations like taking Taxis, arriving at a Hostel or asking about the Weather. Fun lessons such as Flirting and Swearing. • 1,190 useful phrases such as “Can you speak slowly?” and “Where is the closest cash machine?”. • 5,277 exercises to master vocabulary, pronunciation and comprehension. • Vocabulary exercises to help you master Numbers, Menus, even Cocktails. • Audio pronunciations. Choose accents and speed. • Select favorites to create your own study list. • Word Jumble Exercises challenges you to order words in a phrase correctly. • Pronunciation Exercises with advanced speech recognition to know if you say a phrase correctly. • Picture Exercises to choose the image that matches a word. • Write Exercises teaches you to understand spoken words & write them correctly. • Multiple Choice Exercises to recognize the correct translations of a phrase. • Set goals for yourself and track your learning progress. • Notifications for Daily Phrases & Streaks. Learn Russian fast and have fun doing it. Download Learn Russian + today! Terms & Conditions • Learn Russian + includes 12 free lessons and 101 lessons with a subscription. • Payment charged to iTunes Account at the end of the trial period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 24-hours before expiring. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited. Terms of Service https://vidalingua.com/terms-of-service
Leksia
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Leksia is an AI-powered note-taking and study assistant built for students who want to learn more effectively with less stress. Instead of struggling to write everything down during lectures, focus on listening and understanding. Leksia records your classes, transcribes them in real time, and transforms them into clean, structured study notes automatically. What you can do with Leksia: Record & Transcribe Lectures • Record live lectures directly from your laptop • Real-time AI transcription with post-lecture refinement • No missed points, even if the lecturer speaks fast Smart AI Notes • Converts transcripts into structured notes • Uses headings, bullet points, tables, formulas, and examples • Fills in missing explanations where needed for clarity Chat With Your Notes • Ask questions about your lecture content • Get explanations tailored to what was actually taught • Perfect for revision and deeper understanding Quizzes & Flashcards • Generate exam-ready quizzes from your notes • Create flashcards for active recall and memorization • Study smarter, not longer Designed for All Students • Science, medical, engineering, and humanities students supported • Visual explanations for reactions, processes, and concepts • Clean interface built specifically for academic workflows Why students choose Leksia: • Saves hours of note-taking time • Improves understanding, not just transcription • Helps you prepare faster for exams • Built specifically for university students Focus on learning. Let Leksia handle the notes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Leksia at none against Learn Russian +'s 2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Learn Russian + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Leksia asks for nothing beyond the download.
Learn Russian + ships an update every 5 weeks, Leksia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Russian + | Leksia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ascendo Inc. | Zendocs Inc. |
In-app purchases
Learn Russian +
- Learn Russian 1-month$9.991 Month
- Learn Russian 1-year$49.991 Year
Leksia
No in-app purchases
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