Learn Irish (Beginners) vs HeyRua
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Irish (Beginners)
Master the Irish language with a comprehensive, self-paced course. Learn vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and listening skills through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with no time limits.
- Offline Irish course
- Learn alphabet and vocabulary
- Practice reading, writing, listening
- Native audio recordings
- Interactive exercises with images
- Review mode for reinforcement
- Weekly user rankings
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Want to learn Irish in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Irish in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Irish quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Irish course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Irish in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
HeyRua
This app focuses on building confidence in speaking Irish through practical, spoken lessons. It offers guided conversations, pronunciation practice with audio feedback, and interactive flashcards to expand vocabulary. Designed for learners of all levels, it helps turn understanding into spoken fluency.
- Speaking-focused lessons
- Pronunciation practice with audio feedback
- Guided conversation practice
- Interactive vocabulary flashcards
- Learn at your own pace
- Practical, everyday situations
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Learn Irish by actually speaking it. HeyRua is an Irish language app designed to help you build confidence through speaking. From your very first lesson, you will listen, repeat, answer questions and practise useful Irish out loud. Stop learning Irish by playing games, and start speaking. Speak Irish from day one Start using Irish immediately with short, practical speaking lessons designed around everyday situations. Improve your pronunciation Listen to clear Irish audio, repeat each phrase and receive feedback to help you speak with greater confidence. Practice real conversations Use what you have learned in guided conversations that help you respond naturally in Irish. Build your vocabulary Review useful words and phrases with interactive flashcards designed to help your Irish stick. Learn at your own pace Complete short lessons, revisit previous topics and gradually build towards longer conversations. Made for Irish learners HeyRua is suitable for: • Complete beginners • Adults returning to Irish • Learners who understand Irish but want to speak more • Students looking for extra speaking practice • Anyone who wants to use more Gaeilge in everyday life Whether you are starting from scratch or reconnecting with the Irish you already know, HeyRua helps you turn what you understand into what you can actually say. Download HeyRua and start speaking Irish today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HeyRua at every 4 days against Learn Irish (Beginners)'s monthly. HeyRua also leads on ratings volume (921 vs 53) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). Learn Irish (Beginners)'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Learn Irish (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HeyRua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Learn Irish (Beginners) against 4.8 for HeyRua. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyRua has 921 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Learn Irish (Beginners)'s written reviews are positive against 79% of HeyRua's.
Learn Irish (Beginners) ships an update monthly, HeyRua every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Irish (Beginners) | HeyRua |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (53 ratings) | 4.8 (921 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 79.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 921 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #147 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BNR LANGUAGES INC. | Beim Digital Limited |
Customer experience
Learn Irish (Beginners)
HeyRua
In-app purchases
Learn Irish (Beginners)
- Premium$1.991 Month
- Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
- Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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- Premium$19.991 Year
- Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
- Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
- Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
- Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
HeyRua
- HeyRua Super Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- HeyRua Super Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Super Family7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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