# Tabla vs English Bites

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tabla at free with in-app purchases against English Bites's subscription. Tabla also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and English Bites sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tabla against 4.6 for English Bites. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 169 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Tabla's written reviews are positive against 40% of English Bites's.

Tabla ships an update every 11 days, English Bites weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabla | English Bites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-language-learning/id6739835538/reviews)** | [4.6 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-bites/id6764840275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **169** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 153 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Remizov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456795320) | [HARMONY APPS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221371274) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-language-learning/id6739835538)

This app uses your voice and adaptive AI to teach you languages through speaking practice and personalized podcasts. It focuses on real-world phrases and active participation to build vocabulary and confidence.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-and-voice speaking system, Personalized learning podcasts, AI-powered adaptive difficulty, Active speaking practice, Contextual vocabulary building, Sentence construction guidance

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarter Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription with Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Full access | $64.99 | per year |
| 1 year subscription | $79.99 | per year |


### English Bites

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-bites/id6764840275)

Learn English with short, daily lessons designed for busy schedules. Build vocabulary, improve speaking and listening, and gain confidence in just 10 minutes a day. Focus on essential words and phrases for real-life communication.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized daily lessons, Vocabulary building, Speaking and listening improvement, Focus on common words and phrases, Spaced repetition for memory, 45+ learning topics, Progress tracking

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months access | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months access | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 2 months access | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| 2 months access | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| 1 year access | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 year access | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 year access | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 year access | $99.99 | per year |
| Forever access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabla free?

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

### Is English Bites free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tabla or English Bites?

Tabla is rated higher. Tabla averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while English Bites averages 4.6 from 169 ratings.

### Do Tabla or English Bites have ads?

Neither Tabla nor English Bites shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabla or English Bites?

Tabla ships an update every 11 days, and English Bites weekly. Most recently, Tabla was updated on October 24, 2026 and English Bites on October 22, 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.*