Comparison

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) vs VietBuddy

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

VietBuddy

Learn Vietnamese through practical, real-life scenarios rather than isolated words. Practice ordering food, conversing with locals, and navigating daily life with confidence. Features include listening exercises, speaking practice, and personalized vocabulary reviews.

Highlights
  • Real-life scenario lessons
  • Interactive conversation practice
  • Auditory training before reading
  • Speaking practice at your own pace
  • Choice of Northern/Southern voices
  • Personalized vocabulary review
  • Adaptive daily practice plan
Features
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VietBuddy helps you use Vietnamese in the moments that matter. Instead of memorising isolated word lists, you practice real situations: ordering coffee, talking with family, getting around town, and handling everyday conversations with more ease. Start by listening. Make your best guess before seeing the words. Then decode the phrase, say it out loud, and keep the useful parts close with short vocabulary reviews. With VietBuddy, you can: - Practice natural Vietnamese through short, real-life lessons - Practice real-time conversations - Train your ear before reading the transcript - Speak useful phrases out loud at your own pace - Choose Northern or Southern Vietnamese voices - Review the words and chunks you want to remember - Build a daily habit with a practice plan that adapts to you Whether you’re visiting Vietnam, living there, reconnecting with family, or building confidence with a partner, VietBuddy keeps Vietnamese practical, personal, and within reach. Subscriptions VietBuddy Premium offers auto-renewable weekly and yearly subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): - Terms: https://viet-buddy-six.vercel.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://viet-buddy-six.vercel.app/privacy Apple specifically allows the standard EULA link in the description. Their official EULA is available here (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/). Apple’s App Store metadata documentation confirms that the license agreement is managed through App Store Connect.

Screenshots

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)4 screens
VietBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) at 4.6 against VietBuddy's 3.9. Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). VietBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and VietBuddy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)'s written reviews are positive against 74% of VietBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) ships an update monthly, VietBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) versus VietBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Vietnamese (Beginners)VietBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36 ratings) — better3.9 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better18
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.Amaury Delille

Customer experience

Learn Vietnamese (Beginners)

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

VietBuddy

All ratings18 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

8 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-time2
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
9 purchases

VietBuddy

Subscriptions9
  • VietBuddy Weekly2 variants$7.997 Days
  • VietBuddy Premium Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • VietBuddy Fallback Offer7 Days trial$19.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • VietBuddy Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • VietBuddy Fallback Yearly$39.991 Year
  • VietBuddy Yearly Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • VietBuddy Yearly$69.991 Year
  • VietBuddy Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • VietBuddy Premium Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) free?
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VietBuddy free?
VietBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) or VietBuddy?
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) is rated higher. Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while VietBuddy averages 3.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) or VietBuddy have ads?
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) shows ads; VietBuddy does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) or VietBuddy?
Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and VietBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) was updated on November 3, 2026 and VietBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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