# Learn Irish (Beginners) vs HeyRua

The clearest difference is update cadence: HeyRua at every 3 days against Learn Irish (Beginners)'s monthly. HeyRua also leads on ratings volume (921 vs 53) and chart position (#151 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.

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 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Irish (Beginners) | HeyRua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-irish-beginners/id6472727218/reviews) | **[4.8 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyrua-irish-learning-app/id6796777994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **921** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#151** |
| Size | 168 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) | [Beim Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796777996) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Irish (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-irish-beginners/id6472727218)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### HeyRua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyrua-irish-learning-app/id6796777994)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Speaking-focused lessons, Pronunciation practice with audio feedback, Guided conversation practice, Interactive vocabulary flashcards, Learn at your own pace, Practical, everyday situations

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeyRua Super Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| HeyRua Super Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Super Family | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Irish (Beginners) free?

Learn Irish (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HeyRua free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Irish (Beginners) or HeyRua?

HeyRua is rated higher. Learn Irish (Beginners) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while HeyRua averages 4.8 from 921 ratings.

### Do Learn Irish (Beginners) or HeyRua have ads?

Neither Learn Irish (Beginners) nor HeyRua shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Irish (Beginners) or HeyRua?

Learn Irish (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and HeyRua every 3 days. Most recently, Learn Irish (Beginners) was updated on November 4, 2026 and HeyRua 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.*