Comparison

Favorite vs HearBrew

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

Head to head
About

Favorite

Transform your favorite YouTube videos into engaging language lessons. Practice listening with subtitles, get instant AI help with grammar and expressions, and study using content you genuinely enjoy.

Highlights
  • Subtitle-based listening practice
  • AI native speaker assistance
  • Add YouTube videos via URL
  • Multi-language support
  • Personalized learning content
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Turn your everyday YouTube videos into powerful language-learning lessons. ▼ Sound familiar? ・Language apps only have boring preset videos ・You can't learn with the content you actually love ・You keep quitting after a few days ▼ Favorite solves this YouTube has over 100 million videos — all of them can be your learning material. Study with your favorite genres and creators. ▼ Key Features ・Subtitle-based listening practice — repeat and replay by sentence ・Ask AI native speakers — get grammar and expression help instantly ・Add favorite videos from YouTube — just paste the URL ・Multi-language support — Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese & more ▼ Who is this for? ・People who want to learn during commute or breaks ・Fans of foreign dramas, movies, and anime ・People preparing for TOEFL, IELTS, or DELF ・Anyone who wants to turn video time into study time Download free now and experience learning with videos you love!

About

HearBrew

Features
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HearBrew — Master English Listening, One Sentence at a Time Struggling to understand native English speakers? The problem isn't your vocabulary — it's that real speech comes in long, fast, complex sentences. HearBrew breaks YouTube videos into 15–30 second clips, each containing one natural sentence, so you can train your ear on real-world speech at your own pace. Swipe through clips like TikTok — a familiar, effortless way to learn during any spare moment: commuting, waiting in line, or before bed. How it works: • AI splits videos into bite-sized clips — one sentence per clip, the perfect unit for ear training • Set your target comprehension (e.g. 70%) — the app finds clips that challenge you just enough • Choose how many times each clip repeats — listen 2x, 3x, or more until you catch every word • Toggle subtitles on/off — start with subtitles, then try pure listening • Tap any word for pronunciation, definition, and translation AI that knows your level: • Every clip is difficulty-scored — from simple greetings to dense news commentary • The recommendation engine adapts to your listening ability in real time • Pick your interests: sitcoms, TED talks, news, podcasts, documentaries • Each session feels just right — not too easy, not overwhelming Track your progress: • Study streaks and daily heatmap • Vocabulary book of every word you've looked up • Watch history and favorites Submit your own videos: • Paste any YouTube URL — we process it into learning clips with subtitles, vocabulary highlights, and difficulty scoring • Free users get 100 clips/month, Pro members get 300+ Safety & content: • All video playback uses YouTube's official embedded player — no videos are downloaded or stored • Report inappropriate content or block users directly from the app Start learning immediately with no account required. Sign in anytime to sync your progress across devices. You can delete your account at any time from Profile settings. Pro features: • 300+ processed clips per month • Auto-play next clip for continuous immersion • Hide words you already know • Priority processing for your submissions HearBrew is designed for learners at any level — from beginner to advanced. Content is automatically matched to your ability so every session feels just right. Subscriptions: • Monthly Pro — $3.49/month • Annual Pro — $29.99/year (save 29%) • Lifetime — $59.99 one-time Or top up your clip balance with permanent credits that never expire. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24h before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms: https://hearbrew.com/terms Privacy: https://hearbrew.com/privacy

Screenshots

Favorite4 screens
HearBrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HearBrew at none against Favorite's shown. HearBrew also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Favorite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and HearBrew sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Favorite ships an update every 6 days, HearBrew daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Favorite versus HearBrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFavoriteHearBrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShinya KinjoHearBrew

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Favorite

Subscriptions3
  • プレミアム(週間)$9.997 Days
  • プレミアム(年間)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • プレミアム(年間)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
6 purchases

HearBrew

Subscriptions2
  • HearBrew Pro Monthly$3.491 Month
  • HearBrew Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 Clip Credits$1.49
  • 200 Clip Credits$2.49
  • 500 Clip Credits$5.49
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  • HearBrew Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Favorite free?
Favorite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HearBrew free?
HearBrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Favorite or HearBrew have ads?
Favorite shows ads; HearBrew does not.
Which is updated more often, Favorite or HearBrew?
Favorite ships an update every 6 days, and HearBrew daily. Most recently, Favorite was updated on October 13, 2026 and HearBrew on September 30, 2026.

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