Comparison

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) vs PhoSpeak

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

Head to head
About

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)

Master Vietnamese with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn the alphabet, build vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with interactive exercises and a review mode to reinforce your learning.

Highlights
  • Offline Vietnamese course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises
  • Review mode
  • Weekly ranking
Features
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Want to learn Vietnamese in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Vietnamese in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Vietnamese quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Vietnamese course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Vietnamese in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PhoSpeak

Learn practical Vietnamese for real-life situations in Vietnam, from ordering food to making friends. Features lessons from a qualified instructor, tone practice, and interactive exercises.

Highlights
  • Practical conversation lessons
  • Native audio and pronunciation practice
  • Tone mastery with instant feedback
  • Real-world vocabulary
  • Interactive exercises
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn Vietnamese You'll Actually Use in Vietnam Stop memorizing random words. Start learning what you'll actually need. PhoSpeak teaches you practical Vietnamese for real situations—ordering food, booking hotels, renting scooters, making friends, and navigating daily life in Vietnam. Every lesson is created and taught by a qualified Vietnamese language instructor with years of teaching experience and professional credentials. Not AI-generated content. Not random videos. Real teaching expertise focused on what travelers and learners actually need. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Practical Conversations: Food, drinks, transport, hotels, shopping, dating, daily activities - Listening & Speaking: Train your ear with native audio and practice pronunciation - Tone Mastery: Record yourself and master all 6 Vietnamese tones with instant feedback - Real-World Vocabulary: Learn the words and phrases you'll use every single day - Interactive Stories: Absorb grammar naturally through engaging audio narratives - Essential Grammar: Understand how Vietnamese actually works in conversation KEY FEATURES + Video Lessons: Instructional videos taught by a qualified Vietnamese teacher + Tone Practice: Advanced pronunciation analysis—record yourself and compare pitch patterns with native audio + Interactive Exercises: Multiple exercise types including listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, and audio discrimination + 16 Topic Modules: Greetings, food, drinks, transport, scooter rental, Grab ordering, dates, weather, emotions, dating, hobbies, daily activities, shopping, hotels + Audio Stories: Immersive stories with captions for contextual learning + Native Audio: Tap any word to hear authentic pronunciation + Progress Tracking: Daily streaks, completion tracking, and practice monitoring WHY PHOSPEAK? Traditional apps teach you "the apple is red." PhoSpeak teaches you how to order bánh mì, negotiate prices at markets, and chat with locals over coffee. Every single lesson is curated to be immediately useful for real life in Vietnam. No filler. No generic phrases you'll never use. Just practical Vietnamese that works. FREE TIER Start learning with access to core modules, vocabulary sections, and daily practice. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited access to all modules, stories, and practice sessions. Learn at your own pace. Perfect for: - Travelers preparing for Vietnam - Heritage learners reconnecting with roots - Expats living or working in Vietnam - Anyone serious about real Vietnamese conversations Learn practical Vietnamese from a real teacher, not an algorithm. Download PhoSpeak today. --- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Subscriptions are governed by Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ --- Content curated by Linh Vu, qualified Vietnamese language instructor. Questions? Contact us at support@phospeak.com

Screenshots

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)4 screens
PhoSpeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PhoSpeak at none against Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)'s shown. PhoSpeak also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)'s advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PhoSpeak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhoSpeak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of PhoSpeak's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) ships an update monthly, PhoSpeak every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) versus PhoSpeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Vietnamese (Beginners)PhoSpeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.AYMEN QADER

Customer experience

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

PhoSpeak

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
2 purchases

PhoSpeak

Subscriptions2
  • PhoSpeak Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PhoSpeak Pro (Annual)$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) free?
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhoSpeak free?
PhoSpeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) or PhoSpeak?
PhoSpeak is rated higher. Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while PhoSpeak averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) or PhoSpeak have ads?
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) shows ads; PhoSpeak does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) or PhoSpeak?
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and PhoSpeak every 2 weeks. Most recently, Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) was updated on October 25, 2026 and PhoSpeak on October 25, 2026.

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