Verbatica vs Russian21
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Verbatica
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Meet Verbatica โ an AI language trainer you can actually talk to. Learn English, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian by using the language, not just memorizing it: practice speaking, get your writing corrected, and chat freely whenever you want. Real progress comes from real practice โ and Verbatica gives you a patient AI partner that's ready any time of day, with instant feedback on everything you say and write. Speak and get feedback Practice speaking out loud and let the AI listen. Get feedback on your pronunciation so you can be understood clearly โ and build the confidence to actually talk, from your very first session. Write and get feedback Write in your new language and the AI checks your work on the spot. It points out each mistake and explains how to fix it, so every sentence you write moves you forward. Chat and ask anything Have a real conversation with your AI partner, or simply ask it your questions โ a tricky grammar rule, the difference between two words, how to say something naturally. It's like having a language expert in your pocket, 24/7. Who is Verbatica for? For anyone learning English, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian who wants to move past textbook drills and start speaking with confidence โ whether you're a complete beginner or sharpening advanced skills. Download Verbatica and start speaking with confidence, one conversation at a time.
Russian21
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Master Russian in 21 days with Russian21! Learn Russian through a structured 21-day course designed for real-world conversations. Practice with Speech recognition, track your progress, get advice from a teacher, and learn while driving your car. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Russian21 at every 5 days against Verbatica's monthly. Verbatica's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Verbatica sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Russian21 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Verbatica ships an update monthly, Russian21 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Verbatica | Russian21 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 361 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LanguageUp artificial intelligence L.L.C. | OLE PETTER HAUGEN |
In-app purchases
Verbatica
- 1 Month7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- 3 Months7 Days trial$14.993 Months
- 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Russian21
- Russian21 Pro$19.99
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