Comparison

Learn Malay (Beginners) vs ChatNative

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

Head to head
About

Learn Malay (Beginners)

Master Malay with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Offline Malay course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user ranking
Features
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Want to learn Malay in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Malay 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 Malay 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 Malay 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 Malay in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ChatNative

Features
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Learn Chinese through real conversations, not flashcards. ChatNative matches you with language partners and keeps the chat readable. When a word is new, a short translation sits under it so you can stay in the conversation instead of jumping out to a dictionary. Tap any word to mark it unknown, recognised, or known. As you learn, the extra help fades. Word help that stays in the chat Unknown words show a translation underneath — Chinese keeps pinyin Colour cues show what’s new, seen before, recognised, or known Tap a word for a definition and example in context Long-press to mark a whole phrase as one item Check grammar before you send, or translate a full sentence when you need it Hold to send a voice message, then read the transcript Meet people who want to practise Turn on 'Looking' to join the partner pool Each day you get a few people who speak the language you’re learning and are learning yours You choose who to message - there is no hidden ranking New chats can suggest icebreakers from both bios and interests Speak, then turn the call into a lesson Jump into a 12-minute audio-only call with guided topics — no camera required Live captions appear as you talk Optionally record (both people must agree) and get a transcript Replay the call, tap words the same way you do in chat, and keep a learning streak A home-screen widget shows your streak and a daily tip so practice stays visible. Built for English and Chinese ChatNative is for people learning English or Mandarin Chinese. Your partner’s wording stays theirs. The app only marks the words you have not learned yet, so the conversation stays real and a little above your level. Stay in control Block and report are built in. You decide who to talk to, whether a call is recorded, and when you are looking for new partners. Chat with people. Keep the words you need. Speak when you are ready.

Screenshots

Learn Malay (Beginners)4 screens
ChatNative4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChatNative at none against Learn Malay (Beginners)'s 9. ChatNative also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Learn Malay (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ChatNative asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Malay (Beginners) ships an update monthly, ChatNative weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn Malay (Beginners) versus ChatNative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Malay (Beginners)ChatNative
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.LEWIS JOHN ANTONY LOVETTTE

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Learn Malay (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
None

ChatNative

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn Malay (Beginners) free?
Learn Malay (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChatNative free?
ChatNative is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Learn Malay (Beginners) or ChatNative have ads?
Learn Malay (Beginners) shows ads; ChatNative does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Malay (Beginners) or ChatNative?
Learn Malay (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and ChatNative weekly. Most recently, Learn Malay (Beginners) was updated on October 7, 2026 and ChatNative on October 7, 2026.

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