Comparison

Mario vs MotsActu

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

Head to head
About

Mario

Features
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Learn English, Spanish, French, German, and more with Mario β€” your interactive trainer for mastering written language skills. No more boring tiles or drag-and-drop exercises. With Mario, you type, make mistakes, and learn instantly from AI feedback. Mistakes aren’t failures β€” they’re your path to progress. What makes Mario special? β€’ Write real phrases. You type your answers just like in real life. β€’ Instant AI correction. See where you slipped, why, and how to say it naturally. β€’ Topics you care about. Memes, travel, careers, movies, food, IT, and more. β€’ Chat with Mario. Every few lessons, jump into a short dialogue to reuse new words. β€’ 16 study languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian, and more). How it works 1. Pick your native language and the one you want to learn 2. Select your level (A1–C2) 3. Write answers by hand 4. Get instant grammar feedback 5. Practice in chat to lock it in Free vs Pro β€’ Free: up to 3 lessons per day β€’ Pro (optional): unlimited lessons β€” no daily cap Subscription Terms Auto-renewing monthly and yearly plans may be available. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Subscriptions. A free trial (if offered) converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24h before it ends. Terms of Use (EULA): https://stepanok.com/mario/#terms Privacy Policy: https://stepanok.com/mario/#privacy

About

MotsActu

Learn French with real-world news articles adapted to your proficiency level. Daily headlines are rewritten for beginners to upper-intermediate learners, offering a practical and engaging way to build fluency while staying informed.

Highlights
  • Daily news articles at 4 CEFR levels
  • Trending stories by popularity
  • Browse by category
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Comprehension quizzes
  • Modern interface
Features
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MotsActu makes learning French simple and engaging by turning real-world news into language lessons adapted to your level. Every day, we take the latest headlines from around the world and rewrite them at four CEFR proficiency levels β€” from complete beginner (A1) to upper-intermediate (B2). Whether you're just starting out or building fluency, you'll always find articles that match your ability. HOW IT WORKS Choose your level β€” A1, A2, B1, or B2 β€” and start reading real news in French. Each article is carefully rewritten by language experts to match your proficiency, using vocabulary and grammar appropriate for your level. As you improve, simply adjust your level to keep challenging yourself. FEATURES β€’ Daily news articles adapted to four CEFR levels (A1, A2, B1, B2) β€’ Trending stories ranked by popularity β€’ Browse by category: politics, technology, sports, science, entertainment, and more β€’ Clean, distraction-free reading experience β€’ Pull-to-refresh for the latest stories β€’ Comprehension quizzes to test your understanding β€’ Beautiful, modern interface designed for focused reading WHY MOTSACTU? Traditional textbooks use artificial, outdated content. MotsActu gives you real news β€” the same stories being discussed around the world β€” rewritten so you can understand them at your level. This means you're learning practical, contemporary French while staying informed about current events. Whether you're preparing for the DELF/DALF exams, planning a trip to a French-speaking country, or simply passionate about the French language, MotsActu is the perfect daily companion for your learning journey. Start reading today and discover a smarter way to learn French.

Screenshots

Mario4 screens
MotsActu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MotsActu at none against Mario's 3. Mario's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Mario sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MotsActu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Mario versus MotsActu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarioMotsActu
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size494 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan StepanokColton Pomeroy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mario

Subscriptions2
  • Mario Pro β€” Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mario Pro β€” Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mario Pro β€” Lifetime$19.99
None

MotsActu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mario free?
Mario is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MotsActu free?
MotsActu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mario or MotsActu have ads?
MotsActu shows ads; Mario does not.

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