# Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) vs VietBuddy

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Vietnamese (Beginners) | VietBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-vietnamese-beginners/id6449095298/reviews)** | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vietbuddy-learn-vietnamese/id6796837982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 169 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) | [Amaury Delille](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793998275) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### VietBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vietbuddy-learn-vietnamese/id6796837982)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VietBuddy Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VietBuddy Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VietBuddy Fallback Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| VietBuddy Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| VietBuddy Fallback Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| VietBuddy Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| VietBuddy Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| VietBuddy Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| VietBuddy Premium Yearly | $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 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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