Comparison

lairner vs HeyRua

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

Head to head
About

lairner

Master a new language with a vast library of over 700 courses and a smart learning engine. Engage in interactive exercises, reinforce vocabulary with flashcards, and enjoy a beautifully redesigned interface with dark mode. Seamless cloud sync keeps your progress updated across devices.

Highlights
  • 700+ language courses
  • Smart learning dashboard
  • Interactive exercises
  • Vocabulary training mode
  • Premium design with Dark Mode
  • Seamless cloud sync
Features
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Learn a new language with lessons that fit into a real day. lairner gives you more than 700 courses across dozens of languages, from Spanish and French to Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin. Every course is built by the lairner team and structured so you start speaking in your first session. Short sessions mix listening, speaking, and translation practice, so you train the language the way you'll actually use it. A review system tracks the words you find hard and brings them back just before you'd forget them. Your vocabulary grows through flashcards that adapt to your pace instead of a fixed list everyone gets. The dashboard shows what to do next, whether your streak is safe, and where your weak spots are. Lessons sync across your devices, so you can carry on from your iPad on your phone. What you get: - 700+ courses across dozens of languages - Sessions that build recall and speaking confidence - Adaptive vocabulary review that targets your mistakes - A progress dashboard with streaks and goals - Dark mode - Cloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Free to start. Pro unlocks infinite hearts and removes lesson limits. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HeyRua

This app focuses on building confidence in speaking Irish through practical, everyday conversations. It offers guided speaking practice, pronunciation feedback, and vocabulary building with interactive flashcards. Learn at your own pace and start using Irish from your first lesson.

Highlights
  • Speaking-focused lessons
  • Pronunciation feedback
  • Guided conversations
  • Interactive flashcards
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Practical vocabulary
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Learn Irish by actually speaking it. HeyRua is an Irish language app designed to help you build confidence through speaking. From your very first lesson, you will listen, repeat, answer questions and practise useful Irish out loud. Stop learning Irish by playing games, and start speaking. Speak Irish from day one Start using Irish immediately with short, practical speaking lessons designed around everyday situations. Improve your pronunciation Listen to clear Irish audio, repeat each phrase and receive feedback to help you speak with greater confidence. Practice real conversations Use what you have learned in guided conversations that help you respond naturally in Irish. Build your vocabulary Review useful words and phrases with interactive flashcards designed to help your Irish stick. Learn at your own pace Complete short lessons, revisit previous topics and gradually build towards longer conversations. Made for Irish learners HeyRua is suitable for: •⁠ ⁠Complete beginners •⁠ ⁠Adults returning to Irish •⁠ ⁠Learners who understand Irish but want to speak more •⁠ ⁠Students looking for extra speaking practice •⁠ ⁠Anyone who wants to use more Gaeilge in everyday life Whether you are starting from scratch or reconnecting with the Irish you already know, HeyRua helps you turn what you understand into what you can actually say. Download HeyRua and start speaking Irish today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

lairner4 screens
HeyRua4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HeyRua at 79% against lairner's 36%. HeyRua also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (826 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads 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. lairner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and HeyRua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HeyRua holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyRua has 826 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of lairner's written reviews are positive against 79% of HeyRua's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

lairner ships an update every 6 days, HeyRua every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
lairner versus HeyRua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterlairnerHeyRua
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.8 (826 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews79.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7826 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#110 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB248 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim Anthony AlexanderBeim Digital Limited

Customer experience

lairner

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative50.0%

HeyRua

All ratings800 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

lairner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Upgrade7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
3 purchases

HeyRua

Subscriptions3
  • HeyRua Super Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • HeyRua Super Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Super Family7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is lairner free?
lairner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeyRua free?
HeyRua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, lairner or HeyRua?
HeyRua is rated higher. lairner averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HeyRua averages 4.8 from 826 ratings.
Do lairner or HeyRua have ads?
Neither lairner nor HeyRua shows ads.
Which is updated more often, lairner or HeyRua?
lairner ships an update every 6 days, and HeyRua every 4 days. Most recently, lairner was updated on October 24, 2026 and HeyRua on October 31, 2026.

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