Comparison

World Schoolbooks Languages vs The Workbook

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

Head to head
About

World Schoolbooks Languages

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
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Learn languages you won’t find anywhere else. World Schoolbooks helps you explore 100+ languages—from global favorites to rare and regional languages such as Bemba, Chitrali, Seselwa, Krio, Balochi, Kirundi, Sylheti and Shan. New languages are added as they become available. Language courses: Abkhaz, Acehnese, Afrikaans, Akan, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (MSA, Darija, Egyptian, Iraqi, Lebanese, Libyan, Palestinian, Saudi, Sudanese, Syrian, Yemeni), Assamese, Azerbaijani, Balochi, Bambara, Belarusian, Bemba, Bengali, Bisaya/Cebuano, Bosnian, Brahui, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese, Chinese, Chitrali, Chittagonian, Classical Syriac, Coptic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dari, Dhivehi, Dutch, English, Estonian, Ewe, Fijian, Finnish, French, Fulfulde/Fula, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hakha Chin, Hausa, Hazaragi, Hebrew, Hiligaynon, Hindi, Hindko, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kachin, Kannada, Kanuri, Kashmiri, Khmer, Kikuyu, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Kisii, Korean, Krio, Kurdish (Kurmanji, Sorani), Kyrgyz, Lao, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Luganda, Dholuo/Luo, Macedonian, Makonde, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Manipuri, Marathi, Mongolian, Montenegrin, Nepali, Nigerian Pidgin, Norwegian, Nuer, Oromo, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Quechua, Rakhine, Rohingya, Romanian, Runyankore, Russian, Saraiki, Serbian, Seychelles Creole, S'gaw Karen, Shan/Tai, Shina, Sindhi, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Sylheti, Tagalog, Tamazight, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yao, Yoruba, Zaza/Zazaki, Zarma, and Zulu. What you can do in the app: Follow a clear learning path with short, focused lessons. Play language games including Typing Games, Matching Games, Guess the Language, Speed Quizzes, Listening Practice, Speaking Practice, and Alphabet Games. Learn the alphabet in dozens of languages with audio. Practice key vocabulary and phrases through flashcards and quizzes. Pick up grammar naturally as you advance through real examples. Why learners choose World Schoolbooks: Unique language options: Discover hard-to-find languages and dialects supported with audio. Daily free learning: Study up to ten minutes per day for free with no ads. Interactive and fun: Games help reinforce listening, recognition, and speaking skills. Beginner-friendly: Start with essential words, sounds, and scripts—designed to build confidence quickly. Auto-renewing subscriptions: Please cancel at least 24 hours before renewal to avoid charges. Manage your subscription directly through the App Store. Support Questions or feedback? Contact: support@worldschoolbooks.com Privacy Policy: worldschoolbooks.com/privacy-policy-for-world-schoolbooks (Updated May 2026) Terms of Service: worldschoolbooks.com/terms-of-service (Updated May 2026) Start exploring new languages today. World Schoolbooks makes it easier than ever to learn both familiar and lesser-known languages through simple lessons and engaging practice.

About

The Workbook

Features
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The Workbook Learn with real texts, videos, and audio. Practice English for real conversations. Content is relatable and relevant. 1. Reflect: Pause and think. Share your own experiences and opinions. Personal connection enhances learning. 2. Respond: Complete open-ended writing and speaking tasks. Work at your level and challenge yourself. Real practice for real progress. 3. Review: Save your progress. Re-read, listen, edit, and improve. Each attempt helps you grow. Premium Support: Upgrade to get expert teacher feedback. Receive written and spoken guidance. Get clear, personalised direction and a chance to improve. Download Now Learn actively and confidently. Speak naturally in the real world. Open The Workbook. Open doors. Unlock your future. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Workbook 1 to Workbook 6 Length: Basic subscription – 1 month or Premium subscription – 1 month Price: $14.99 AUD per month for Basic or $450 AUD per Month for Premium Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions after purchase by going to your account settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://www.theworkbook.online/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.theworkbook.online/terms-conditions

Screenshots

World Schoolbooks Languages4 screens
The Workbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

World Schoolbooks Languages and The Workbook are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. World Schoolbooks Languages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Workbook sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Schoolbooks Languages ships an update monthly, The Workbook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
World Schoolbooks Languages versus The Workbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Schoolbooks LanguagesThe Workbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorld Schoolbooks LLCKrystal Bevan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

World Schoolbooks Languages

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
9 purchases

The Workbook

Subscriptions9
  • Workbook 5 Premium$9.991 Month
  • Workbook 5 Basic3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Workbook 6 Basic3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Workbook 6 Premium$199.991 Month
  • Workbook 4 Premium3 Days trial$450.001 Month
  • Workbook 5 Premium3 Days trial2 variants$450.001 Month
  • Workbook 1 Premium3 Days trial$450.001 Month
  • Workbook 3 Premium3 Days trial$450.001 Month
  • Workbook 2 Premium3 Days trial$450.001 Month

Questions

Is World Schoolbooks Languages free?
World Schoolbooks Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Workbook free?
The Workbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do World Schoolbooks Languages or The Workbook have ads?
Neither World Schoolbooks Languages nor The Workbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, World Schoolbooks Languages or The Workbook?
World Schoolbooks Languages ships an update monthly, and The Workbook every 2 months. Most recently, World Schoolbooks Languages was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Workbook on October 25, 2026.

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