# Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) vs PhoSpeak

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) | PhoSpeak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-vietnamese-beginners/id6449095298/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phospeak/id6753764350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) | [AYMEN QADER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842122012) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-vietnamese-beginners/id6449095298)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### PhoSpeak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phospeak/id6753764350)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhoSpeak Pro (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| PhoSpeak Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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