Ithaca Bound vs Assimil MCQs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ithaca Bound
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Ithaca Bound Languages is documenting all of the major languages and dialects of the Mediterranean Basin. Learn Tunisian Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Greek, Turkish & more.
Assimil MCQs
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MCQs are now a standard feature of competitive exams, placement tests and other kinds of professional assessment. With more than 90 years’ experience in self-study language instruction, Assimil has produced a comprehensive collection of tests that help learners to maintain and continually assess their knowledge. The tests are available for multiple languages and feature our trademark combination of rigorous methodology and a witty touch. Targeted at a level between Beginner and A2 (Basic User) in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Assimil MCQs are divided into theme-based modules covering not only the grammar and vocabulary of the target language but also its culture. • Between 250 and 300 tests for each language • Instant correction • Helpful tips • Vocabulary lists • Scoreboard that displays results and measures progress THE FIRST MODULE FOR EACH LANGUAGE IS FREE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ithaca Bound at none against Assimil MCQs's 11. Ithaca Bound also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). Assimil MCQs's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Assimil MCQs sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Ithaca Bound asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ithaca Bound ships an update every 3 months, Assimil MCQs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ithaca Bound | Assimil MCQs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ithaca Bound Inc. | assimil |
In-app purchases
Ithaca Bound
No in-app purchases
Assimil MCQs
- French (300 MCQ)$3.99
- Conjugaison anglaise (200 QCM)$3.99
- Luxembourgeois (300 QCM)$3.99
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- Néerlandais (300 QCM)$3.99
- Inglés (300 test)$3.99
- Anglais (300 QCM)$3.99
- Spanish (300 MCQ)$3.99
- Français (250 QCM)$3.99
- Arabe (300 QCM)$3.99
- Espagnol (300 QCM)$3.99
- Francés (300 test)$3.99
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