Comparison

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary vs Learn English

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

Head to head
About

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary

This app offers a comprehensive Russian language learning experience with a vast dictionary, example sentences, and interactive exercises. It includes flashcards, sentence builders, and listening/writing practice to help users progress from beginner to advanced levels.

Highlights
  • Extensive Russian word database
  • 350,000+ example sentences
  • Declension and conjugation tables
  • Interactive learning exercises
  • Flashcards and sentence builder
  • Progress tracking from A1 to C2
Features
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Full database of Russian words with more than 350.000 example sentences. All declensions and conjugations with accented forms. We have word lists, categories, a new media section with videos, radio, dialogs and much more. We have a learning section as well: You can "star" words and then learn them with flashcards, a sentence builder exercise, listening or writing exercise. Gather points to progress from A1 to C2 and perfect your Russian skills. We constantly improve the everything and if you have feedback, we are always here to listen! Your OpenRussian team Michel, Anastasia and Yana.

About

Learn English

Learn Russian through engaging audio stories with bilingual subtitles. Instantly translate words by tapping them and save them to personalized flashcards for review. Master pronunciation and culture with native speaker audio and daily practice.

Highlights
  • 100+ interactive stories
  • Tap-to-translate word definitions
  • Dual-language subtitles
  • Native speaker audio
  • Personalized flashcards
  • Offline mode
Features
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Learn Russian, Turkish, or English naturally through immersive audio stories, interactive subtitles, and instant word translations. Luna Reader brings reading, listening, and vocabulary practice together in one simple experience. Choose stories suited to your level, tap unfamiliar words for help, and make progress in just a few minutes a day. KEY FEATURES • 200+ Interactive Stories Explore Russian, Turkish, and English stories from beginner (A1–A2) to advanced (C1–C2). • Create Stories with AI Choose a topic and difficulty level to generate a personalized story based on your interests. • Tap Any Word See an instant translation, hear the pronunciation, and explore detailed definitions. • Dual-Language Subtitles Follow the original text and its translation side by side as you listen. • High-Quality Audio Strengthen your listening skills and develop more natural pronunciation. • Personal Vocabulary Save unfamiliar words as flashcards and track your learning progress. • Famous Quotes Discover memorable quotes and cultural insights from Russia and Türkiye. • Fresh Content Continue learning with new stories and vocabulary packs added regularly. LEARN YOUR WAY • Read and listen at the same time • Practice shadowing to improve your pronunciation • Build a daily learning habit in as little as 10 minutes • Learn offline wherever you go • Practice during your commute, while traveling, or whenever you have a moment Start learning with Luna Reader today. Read, listen, and make progress—anytime, anywhere. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://atalayyigit.github.io/privacy/

Screenshots

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary4 screens
Learn English4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OpenRussian Russian Dictionary at none against Learn English's shown. OpenRussian Russian Dictionary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Learn English's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. OpenRussian Russian Dictionary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Learn English sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of OpenRussian Russian Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 91% of Learn English's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary ships an update every 2 weeks, Learn English every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpenRussian Russian Dictionary versus Learn English: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenRussian Russian DictionaryLearn English
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better4.8 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1740 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel HelmsLUNASOFT DIJITAL HIZMETLER TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn English

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenRussian Russian Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Account$4.991 Month
  • Pro Account$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Learn English

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is OpenRussian Russian Dictionary free?
OpenRussian Russian Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn English free?
Learn English is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenRussian Russian Dictionary or Learn English?
OpenRussian Russian Dictionary is rated higher. OpenRussian Russian Dictionary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Learn English averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.
Do OpenRussian Russian Dictionary or Learn English have ads?
Learn English shows ads; OpenRussian Russian Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenRussian Russian Dictionary or Learn English?
OpenRussian Russian Dictionary ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn English every 3 days. Most recently, OpenRussian Russian Dictionary was updated on October 24, 2026 and Learn English on October 28, 2026.

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