Ecole Grain vs Selam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ecole Grain
Read full descriptionHide full description
Inside the Ecole Grain app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Selam
Learn Amharic and Tigrinya through interactive lessons, vocabulary building, and grammar explanations. Practice with flashcards, track your progress, and build a daily learning habit. Unlock more content with a premium subscription.
- Interactive lessons
- Vocabulary building
- Grammar explanations
- Flashcard review
- Progress tracking
- Two language options
Read full descriptionHide full description
Learn Amharic to connect with family and your roots. Whether you grew up hearing Amharic or are learning it for someone you love, Selam helps you build everyday vocabulary through short, interactive lessons. Practice with pictures, recorded audio, matching and translation. You can also choose Tigrinya and follow its own learning path. TWO LANGUAGES, ONE APP Choose Amharic or Tigrinya and follow a structured learning path. Amharic includes 22 units and 68 lessons. The new Tigrinya course includes 10 vocabulary units and 32 lessons, covering greetings, family, food and more. LEARN BY SEEING AND LISTENING Connect words with pictures and hear their pronunciation. Practice recognizing words, matching meanings and recalling what you have learned. GRAMMAR THAT FITS THE LESSON Short grammar cards explain useful patterns at selected moments in your lessons, helping you understand how the language works as you practice. FLASHCARDS, YOUR WAY Review one unit or choose All learned to practice words and phrases from completed lessons in your selected language. Reveal each answer, mark how you did and revisit cards that need more practice. Flashcard practice requires premium. BUILD A LEARNING HABIT Earn XP, keep your streak going and track your progress as you complete lessons. Switch between Amharic and Tigrinya from the app's language picker. MORE TO EXPLORE IN AMHARIC The Amharic course also includes sentence practice, an interactive Fidel chart, cultural articles and word explanations. The Tigrinya course currently focuses on vocabulary lessons and selected grammar cards. START WITH UNIT 1 Create an account to complete all three Unit 1 lessons for free in either language. A premium subscription unlocks Unit 2 onward and flashcard practice. Subscription prices and any available trial are shown in the app before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Let's learn together. Privacy Policy: https://www.learnwithselam.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.learnwithselam.com/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ecole Grain at none against Selam's 3. Selam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Selam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Ecole Grain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ecole Grain ships an update monthly, Selam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ecole Grain | Selam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (143 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 143 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emily Sudduth | Selam Labs LLC |
In-app purchases
Ecole Grain
No in-app purchases
Selam
- Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
- Founding Member3 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$89.991 Year









