Comparison

Learn Russian From Scratch vs Matryoshka

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

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About

Learn Russian From Scratch

Master the Russian language from the ground up with interactive tools for the alphabet, essential phrases, and pronunciation. Includes a dictionary and translation feature for seamless communication and vocabulary expansion. Designed for beginners with offline access.

Highlights
  • Cyrillic alphabet learning tools
  • Essential Russian phrases with audio
  • Native speaker pronunciation guide
  • Russian to native language dictionary
  • Interactive quizzes and exercises
  • Offline learning access
Features
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Embark on an exciting journey into the rich and fascinating world of the Russian language with "Learn Russian From Scratch." Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this app is your comprehensive guide to mastering Russian effortlessly. Key Features: Alphabet Mastery:  Dive into the Cyrillic alphabet with ease using our interactive learning tools. From mastering the pronunciation of each letter to recognizing them in words, we make learning the Russian alphabet a breeze. Basic Russian Phrases:  Start communicating from day one with our collection of essential Russian phrases. From greetings and introductions to everyday expressions, learn how to confidently converse in Russian with our carefully curated phrases. Each phrase comes with clear audio pronunciation to ensure accurate learning. Pronunciation Guide:  Perfect your accent with our built-in pronunciation guide. Listen to native speakers pronounce words and phrases, and practice until you sound just like them. Our audio recordings are meticulously crafted to help you mimic authentic Russian speech patterns. Dictionary and Translation:  Instantly translate words and phrases between Russian and your native language using our powerful dictionary tool. With thousands of entries and real-time translations, you'll never be at a loss for words. Expand your vocabulary and enhance your language skills effortlessly. Why Choose "Learn Russian From Scratch"? • Beginner-friendly interface designed for easy navigation. • Comprehensive lessons covering all aspects of the Russian language. • Audio recordings by native speakers for authentic pronunciation. • Interactive quizzes and exercises to reinforce learning. • Offline access for learning on the go, anytime, anywhere. Whether you're planning a trip to Russia, connecting with Russian-speaking friends and family, or simply eager to expand your linguistic horizons, "Learn Russian From Scratch" is your ultimate companion for mastering Russian with confidence. Download now and start your journey to fluency today!

About

Matryoshka

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Every Russian word is made of parts: a prefix, a root, a suffix, an ending. Learn the parts, and words you have never studied start to open by themselves. Matryoshka teaches Russian from the inside out. Like the nesting doll, the language has layers — Sound, Beat, Root, Word, Link and Thought — and you grow through all six. WHAT YOU DO IN A SESSION • Word forge: build a word from its parts — вы + ход + н + ой = выходной, "day off". • You can read this: read a word you have never studied, because you already know every part of it. • Two sounds: tell apart sounds English doesn't have — ы and и, hard and soft consonants, ш and щ. • Beat: catch the stressed syllable. Ordinary Russian text doesn't mark it. • Case bridge: choose the right ending through English — of, to, with, in. • Root and sentence: match roots with their meanings and put words together into sentences. MADE FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS The sounds you train and the way cases are explained are chosen for an English speaker's ear and grammar. The genitive is "of", the dative is "to", the instrumental is "with" — six cases, each with a bridge from English. Explanations are in English, and you can switch to German, Japanese or Chinese at any time. MEMORY THAT SPREADS Reviews come back when a word starts to fade. Practice one word, and its parts get stronger in every other word that uses them. INSIDE • 700 words built from 328 parts, including 258 roots • The Root Atlas: every root with the family of words that grew from it • 25 grammar topics and 19 notes comparing Russian with English • Audio for every word, phrase and example, with the correct stress • Start from zero, from knowing the letters, or from the basics • A daily goal of 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes • For iPhone and iPad. Works offline, with no account and no ads FREE AND PLUS Free: one full session a day, all six layers and every exercise type, and the first 6 roots of the Atlas. Matryoshka Plus: unlimited sessions and the full Atlas of 258 roots. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or buy it once for life. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. If a free trial is offered, any unused part of it is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shityark.github.io/matryoshka/privacy.html

Screenshots

Learn Russian From Scratch4 screens
Matryoshka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Learn Russian From Scratch at 12.0 against Matryoshka's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Russian From Scratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Matryoshka sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Learn Russian From Scratch versus Matryoshka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Russian From ScratchMatryoshka
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjay GorasiyaIaroslav Oleinikov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Russian From Scratch

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium!$4.99
3 purchases

Matryoshka

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Matryoshka Plus · Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Learn Russian From Scratch free?
Learn Russian From Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matryoshka free?
Matryoshka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Russian From Scratch or Matryoshka have ads?
Neither Learn Russian From Scratch nor Matryoshka shows ads.

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