Comparison

TapEnglish vs HearBrew

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

Head to head
About

TapEnglish

Features
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TapEnglish: The #1 paid educational app in many countries is back! TapEnglish is a web browser that makes reading English fun and stress-free! Have you ever struggled to read English news and given up halfway? With TapEnglish, simply tap on a word to instantly see its meaningβ€”no more frustration while reading in English! TapEnglish is more than just a browserβ€”it’s your gateway to exploring English websites you love while improving your language skills. Enjoy a smooth, tap-to-translate experience that makes learning effortless and enjoyable. Features: - Ad-free web browsing - No ads in this app - Tap on any word to instantly open a dictionary - Use the built-in iOS dictionary or external websites as your dictionary - Save words you look up and review them later - Disable link button to translate linked text - Pronounce the word you tap (Pro only) - Tap continiously to look up an idiom (Pro only) - Customise external dictionary URL (Pro only) Expand your world with English today!

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HearBrew

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HearBrew β€” Master English Listening, One Sentence at a Time Struggling to understand native English speakers? The problem isn't your vocabulary β€” 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 β€” a familiar, effortless way to learn during any spare moment: commuting, waiting in line, or before bed. How it works: β€’ AI splits videos into bite-sized clips β€” one sentence per clip, the perfect unit for ear training β€’ Set your target comprehension (e.g. 70%) β€” the app finds clips that challenge you just enough β€’ Choose how many times each clip repeats β€” listen 2x, 3x, or more until you catch every word β€’ Toggle subtitles on/off β€” start with subtitles, then try pure listening β€’ Tap any word for pronunciation, definition, and translation AI that knows your level: β€’ Every clip is difficulty-scored β€” from simple greetings to dense news commentary β€’ The recommendation engine adapts to your listening ability in real time β€’ Pick your interests: sitcoms, TED talks, news, podcasts, documentaries β€’ Each session feels just right β€” not too easy, not overwhelming Track your progress: β€’ Study streaks and daily heatmap β€’ Vocabulary book of every word you've looked up β€’ Watch history and favorites Submit your own videos: β€’ Paste any YouTube URL β€” we process it into learning clips with subtitles, vocabulary highlights, and difficulty scoring β€’ Free users get 100 clips/month, Pro members get 300+ Safety & content: β€’ All video playback uses YouTube's official embedded player β€” no videos are downloaded or stored β€’ 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: β€’ 300+ processed clips per month β€’ Auto-play next clip for continuous immersion β€’ Hide words you already know β€’ Priority processing for your submissions HearBrew is designed for learners at any level β€” from beginner to advanced. Content is automatically matched to your ability so every session feels just right. Subscriptions: β€’ Monthly Pro β€” $3.49/month β€’ Annual Pro β€” $29.99/year (save 29%) β€’ Lifetime β€” $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

TapEnglish4 screens
HearBrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HearBrew at 13.0 against TapEnglish's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. TapEnglish sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
TapEnglish versus HearBrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapEnglishHearBrew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size109 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFlammy DesignHearBrew

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TapEnglish

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly + Family Sharing7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime + Family Sharing$39.99
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 TapEnglish free?
TapEnglish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HearBrew free?
HearBrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapEnglish or HearBrew have ads?
Neither TapEnglish nor HearBrew shows ads.

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