# Portal vs World Schoolbooks Languages

The clearest difference is rating: Portal at 4.0 against World Schoolbooks Languages's 3.0. Portal also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Portal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and World Schoolbooks Languages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Portal holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Portal's written reviews are positive against 50% of World Schoolbooks Languages's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portal | World Schoolbooks Languages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-learn-indian-languages/id6471237347/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-schoolbooks-languages/id6474200239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deatomize LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714950497) | [World Schoolbooks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721001561) |

## What reviewers say

### Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-learn-indian-languages/id6471237347)

This app offers an engaging way to learn 10 Indian languages through interactive stories and contextual learning. It focuses on practical application rather than rote memorization, with features like reading, writing practice, and number learning.

**Highlights:** Interactive stories for contextual learning, Learn 10 Indian languages, Reading and writing practice, Number learning, Topic-based story selection, Earn in-app rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### World Schoolbooks Languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-schoolbooks-languages/id6474200239)

Explore over 100 global and regional languages with focused lessons and interactive games. Learn alphabets, vocabulary, and grammar through engaging practice. Offers daily free learning time.

**Highlights:** Learn 100+ global and regional languages, Short, focused lessons, Interactive language games, Alphabet learning with audio, Vocabulary and grammar practice, Daily free learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portal free?

Portal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is World Schoolbooks Languages free?

World Schoolbooks Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Portal or World Schoolbooks Languages?

Portal is rated higher. Portal averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while World Schoolbooks Languages averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Portal or World Schoolbooks Languages have ads?

Neither Portal nor World Schoolbooks Languages shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Portal or World Schoolbooks Languages?

Portal ships an update every 5 weeks, and World Schoolbooks Languages every 5 weeks. Most recently, Portal was updated on November 11, 2026 and World Schoolbooks Languages on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*