Comparison

Practical English Phrases vs LangBook

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

Head to head
About

Practical English Phrases

Features
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Prepare for Real Life with 13810 English Words and Phrases in 255 Topics from A1 to C2 Translations Available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, and Russian Filter and Study by Levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) Filter and Study by 255 Topics Spaced Repetition, so you always see the words you need to review the most first Study without even opening the app, even on your watch, with flexibly scheduled notifications Flashcard autoplay and auto-pronounce loops over your flashcards for times when you cannot use your hands Practice with your favorite quiz types to master all words All functionality is available offline, including search, pronunciations, and all practice types Set review goals Backup your progress with an account

About

LangBook

Features
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Build your Japanese writing habit, one sentence at a time. This app helps you practice Japanese through daily journaling, AI feedback, vocabulary review, and flashcards. Write about your feelings, your day, or a guided topic, then receive feedback on grammar, vocabulary, expression, and natural flow. It is designed for learners who want to write more Japanese, build confidence, and make Japanese study part of their daily routine. ■ Japanese journal Write freely about your day or choose a guided topic when you are not sure what to write. Start small with just one sentence a day. ■ AI feedback Get clear feedback on grammar, vocabulary, expression, and natural flow. The AI helps you make your Japanese sound more natural and easier to understand. ■ Track your progress See your score, study streak, learning time, and skill balance. Visual progress helps you stay motivated. ■ Vocabulary and flashcards Save important words and review them with flashcards. Practice forgotten words and turn them into usable vocabulary. ■ Recommended for: ・Learners who want to write a Japanese diary ・Students who want to improve Japanese writing ・People looking for AI Japanese correction ・Learners who want to practice Japanese grammar and vocabulary ・Anyone who wants to study Japanese every day ・Students who want to review words with flashcards One sentence a day can become tomorrow’s confidence. Start writing in Japanese today. Some AI features require a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacyenglsih.bridra.net

Screenshots

Practical English Phrases4 screens
LangBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LangBook at weekly against Practical English Phrases's monthly. Practical English Phrases's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Practical English Phrases sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and LangBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Practical English Phrases ships an update monthly, LangBook weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Practical English Phrases versus LangBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractical English PhrasesLangBook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDominik GyecsekKOSUKE NAKASONO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Practical English Phrases

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
2 purchases

LangBook

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$4.991 Month
  • Plus$11.991 Month

Questions

Is Practical English Phrases free?
Practical English Phrases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LangBook free?
LangBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Practical English Phrases or LangBook have ads?
Neither Practical English Phrases nor LangBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Practical English Phrases or LangBook?
Practical English Phrases ships an update monthly, and LangBook weekly. Most recently, Practical English Phrases was updated on November 3, 2026 and LangBook on November 9, 2026.

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