Comparison

Phrasebook vs Norsk

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

Head to head
About

Phrasebook

Features
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Embark on a transformative language-learning experience with Phrasebook, the all-encompassing application designed for learners of every proficiency level. Capture the essence of language through the unique ability to record both correct and incorrect phrases, gaining unparalleled insights into language nuances. Crafted with a user-friendly interface, Phrasebook is your go-to tool for not only learning but truly understanding a new language. Key Features: 1. Write and Compare Phrases: - Immerse yourself in language learning by recording both correct and incorrect phrases. - Gain a deeper understanding of language nuances for more authentic communication. 2. Write Explanations: - Write down detailed explanations for each phrase, unraveling the grammatical and cultural context behind them. 3. Perfect for Every Learner: Whether you're a beginner or advanced learner, Phrasebook is a must-have language learning tool for you. 4. Tag and Organize: Stay organized by adding custom tags to phrases, creating a personalized and efficient learning experience. 5. Anytime, Anywhere Learning: Access your personalized phrase collection offline, allowing you to learn on your own terms and schedule. Why Phrasebook? Unleash the true potential of language learning with an app that goes beyond conventional methods. Phrasebook is not just an application; it's your linguistic companion, guiding you through the intricacies of a new language with simplicity and elegance. Download Phrasebook now and start your journey to linguistic mastery. Fluent communication awaits! Privacy policy: https://phrasebook.me/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://phrasebook.me/terms-of-use

About

Norsk

Learn Norwegian Bokmål with a comprehensive vocabulary and grammar system. Features spaced repetition, offline access, and targeted content for official language tests. Ideal for newcomers to Norway.

Highlights
  • 12,368 words and phrases
  • 351 texts from A1 to C1
  • 87 grammar rules with drills
  • 12,027 form drills
  • Alphabet and pronunciation guide
  • 50 dialogues
  • Walk Mode for offline learning
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Norwegian built for people who moved to Norway and have to learn the language for real — for Norskprøven, for work, for talking to a neighbor. The app teaches Bokmål. WHAT IS INSIDE • 12,368 words and phrases, ordered by the Norwegian Kelly list rather than by an author's intuition • 351 texts from A1 to C1 — tap any word to see what it means and what form it is in • 87 grammar rules, each with an explanation and drills • 12,027 form drills: en/ei/et, the definite form, the plural, the tenses • The alphabet and pronunciation from zero: kj and skj, the retroflex sounds, length, the two tones • 50 dialogues: the checkout, the clinic, the neighbor, the job interview • 30 minimal pairs for ear training: tak / takk, kjøre / skjære HOW IT WORKS Spaced repetition shows a word exactly when you are about to forget it. Gender (en / ei / et) is learned with the word, not from a separate list. Tap an inflected word in a text and the app names the form: husene is the definite plural of hus. Examples are spoken by the system voice. NORSKPRØVEN WORDS & TERMS A dedicated track of the vocabulary and structures the Norskprøven test expects: the words, the forms and the situations it covers. WALK MODE Start it and put the phone in your pocket. The word, a pause to remember it, the meaning, the word again. Works with the screen locked. NO INTERNET, NO ACCOUNT Everything lives on the device. No sign-up, no ads. Your progress is never uploaded. Anonymous usage statistics help us fix what breaks; one switch in the app turns them off. FREE 20 new words a day (50 on the first day), unlimited reviews, the first 4 texts and the first 8 grammar rules — forever, with no trial period. NORSK PRO Removes the daily limit and opens every text, every grammar drill, the placement test and your personal path. Monthly, yearly with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Teaching order comes from the Norwegian Kelly list (Språkbanken, University of Gothenburg). Gender and every inflected form come from Norsk Ordbank (Språkrådet and the University of Bergen). Both CC BY 4.0, both credited in the app. Interface: Ukrainian, English, Finnish, Swedish — those four languages and no others.

Screenshots

Phrasebook4 screens
Norsk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Phrasebook at 3 against Norsk's 1. Phrasebook also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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. Phrasebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Norsk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Phrasebook versus Norsk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhrasebookNorsk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgar VartanianOleksandr Kostiuk

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Phrasebook

Subscriptions3
  • Full access - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Full access - 6 Months7 Days trial$4.996 Months
  • Full access - Annual1 Month trial$7.991 Year
3 purchases

Norsk

Subscriptions2
  • Norsk Pro — Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Norsk Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Norsk Pro, lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is Phrasebook free?
Phrasebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Norsk free?
Norsk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phrasebook or Norsk have ads?
Neither Phrasebook nor Norsk shows ads.

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