# Airlearn vs MyScribe

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Airlearn at 48K against MyScribe's 2. Airlearn also leads on chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airlearn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MyScribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airlearn has 48K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Airlearn ships an update every 5 days, MyScribe weekly. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airlearn | MyScribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airlearn-language-learning/id6479639235/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscribe-learn-russian/id6770448878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 612 MB | 503 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNACADEMY INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736703854) | [Steven Decia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872031434) |

## What reviewers say

### Airlearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airlearn-language-learning/id6479639235)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Education, #182 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master new languages with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and practical dialogues. Track your progress, compete in weekly leagues, and learn at your own pace with over 65 courses available in your native tongue.

**Highlights:** 65+ language courses, Learn in your native language, Grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights, Practical dialogues and real-life situations, Spaced repetition for memory retention, Weekly leagues and XP for motivation, Progress tracking with daily goals and streaks

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pay monthly (7 days free) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pay 6 months (14 days free) | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Pay for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (14 days free) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (14 days free) | $47.99 | per year |
| Airlearn Pro - Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (7 days free) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 🚀 Effective language learning
- 💡 Explains grammar and culture
- 🎨 Beautiful art and visuals
- 🗣️ Good pronunciation practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free lessons per day
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📚 Lacks more language options
- 🔍 Needs better review/progress tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons getting stuck on certain questions
- Words/sentences not registering correctly
- App freezing or crashing after completing lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more languages like Korean, Portuguese, Italian
- Implement spaced repetition for better vocabulary retention
- Allow users to toggle romaji/kana display for Japanese
- Add placement tests to determine starting level


### MyScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscribe-learn-russian/id6770448878)

Learn Russian at your own pace with a comprehensive course designed for adults. Focus on reading, writing, listening, understanding, and speaking through native-speaker audio and interactive exercises. The app offers offline access and a calm learning environment without pressure.

**Highlights:** Full A1 beginner's course, Cyrillic alphabet tracing, Native Russian speaker audio, Handwriting and typing practice, Interactive practice rooms, Literal phrase readings, Offline course access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Course, Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Course, Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Full Course | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airlearn free?

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

### Is MyScribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Airlearn or MyScribe?

MyScribe is rated higher. Airlearn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while MyScribe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Airlearn or MyScribe have ads?

Neither Airlearn nor MyScribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Airlearn or MyScribe?

Airlearn ships an update every 5 days, and MyScribe weekly. Most recently, Airlearn was updated on November 15, 2026 and MyScribe on November 15, 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.*