# Borne vs Count Race

The clearest difference is monetization model: Count Race at free against Borne's free with in-app purchases. Borne's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Borne sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Count Race sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Borne against 5.0 for Count Race. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Borne has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Borne | Count Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borne-ai-language-learning/id6499499799/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-race-mental-count/id6759802173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mereo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743672482) | [Artem Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866460187) |

## What reviewers say

### Borne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borne-ai-language-learning/id6499499799)

Master new languages with an AI tutor that offers real-world conversations and instant feedback. Practice speaking anytime, anywhere, and build confidence in a judgment-free environment. Achieve fluency faster with personalized lessons tailored to your goals.

**Highlights:** Real-world conversation practice, AI-powered adaptive learning, Instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar, Personalized lessons for various goals, Multilingual support, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Borne Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| Borne Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Borne Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Borne Standard | $9.99 | per month |
| Borne Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Borne Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Borne Premium (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Borne Premium (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour of Conversation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan - Extra Hour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan - Extra Hour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan - Extra Hour | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗣️ Great for practicing speaking and fluency
- 💡 Interactive and engaging learning
- 🤖 AI understands and adapts conversations
- 💰 Affordable alternative to tutors

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


### Count Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-race-mental-count/id6759802173)

This app transforms mental math practice into exciting races against time and opponents. It focuses on improving speed, accuracy, and concentration through short, engaging sessions with customizable race patterns and various competitive modes. Learn practical techniques and race numbers in a distraction-free environment.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced mental math races, Race against time and opponents, Build custom race patterns, Solo, Pace Bot, and Nearby race modes, Tutorials with practical techniques, Distraction-free interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation Tier 3 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Borne free?

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

### Is Count Race free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Borne or Count Race?

Count Race is rated higher. Borne averages 5.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Count Race averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Borne or Count Race have ads?

Neither Borne nor Count Race shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Borne or Count Race?

Borne ships an update weekly, and Count Race weekly. Most recently, Borne was updated on October 14, 2026 and Count Race on October 14, 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.*