Comparison

Magic News vs BNT Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

Magic News

Learn a new language by reading real news stories adapted to your skill level. Practice speaking with an AI tutor and track your progress with daily streaks and learning paths.

Highlights
  • Adaptive news stories for all levels
  • Instant word explanations
  • AI-powered voice conversations
  • Daily reading streaks
  • Progress tracking
  • 11 languages available
Features
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Magic News is a newspaper that teaches you a language. Every day, real news stories are rewritten to match your level. Beginners get simple words and short sentences. As you improve, the stories grow with you. You are always reading something true, current and interesting, never "the cat is on the table." HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the language you want to learn and tell us your level. 2. Read today's stories, rewritten just for you. 3. Tap any word you don't know for an instant explanation. It is saved to your word list. 4. Talk about the story with Maya, your AI tutor. She can even call your phone, just like a friend. READ THE NEWS AT YOUR LEVEL • Real stories from today, adapted to beginner, intermediate or advanced. • Build your own front page: pick the desks you care about, from Science and Tech to Sport and Culture, or add any topic you like. • Tap a word, get the meaning in a second, keep reading. • Every word you tap is remembered, so tomorrow's paper fits you better. TALK TO MAYA, YOUR AI TUTOR • Have a real voice conversation about any story. No booking, no classroom. • Maya rings your phone for practice calls. Answer, chat about the news, hang up smarter. • Prefer typing? Message her about any story instead. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN • Word cards and quick reviews bring back the words you are about to forget. • A weekly review edition built from your own reading. • New to Korean, Japanese or Chinese? Script School teaches Hangul, Kana and Pinyin from zero. LISTEN LIKE A PODCAST • Every story has an Audio Edition for your commute, the gym or a walk. WATCH YOURSELF LEVEL UP • Comprehension scores, milestones and daily reading streaks. • Home screen widgets: today's front page, your streak and your saved words. 16 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. FREE EVERY DAY Read adapted stories, tap words, listen and say hello to Maya every day for free. MAGIC NEWS PRO Unlimited stories, unlimited calls with Maya and full progress insights. Every plan (weekly, monthly, 6 months and yearly) starts with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, your subscription renews automatically at the price shown unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial or period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy: https://magicnews.app/privacy Terms: https://magicnews.app/terms Support: https://magicnews.app/support Stop studying a language. Start living in it, one story a day.

About

BNT Flashcards

Master languages with smart flashcards using spaced repetition. Learn vocabulary up to 3x faster and retain it for years. Study offline, track progress, and access a vast library of pre-made decks or create your own.

Highlights
  • Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
  • Offline study mode
  • 1,000+ pre-made decks
  • Custom deck creation
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Auto-generated audio pronunciation
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
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Master any language with BNT Flashcards — the smartest flashcard app powered by scientifically-proven spaced repetition. Join 500,000+ learners who've transformed vocabulary revision from a chore into an enjoyable daily habit. SCIENCE-BACKED LEARNING Our enhanced SM-2 algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect moment — just before you forget. This means: • Learn 3x faster than traditional revision methods • Remember words for years, not days • Study only what you need, when you need it • Achieve 90%+ long-term retention rates Perfect for GCSE, A-Level, and university language courses. STUDY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME BNT Flashcards works 100% offline. Download decks on WiFi, then study on the Tube, on the train, or anywhere without internet. Your progress syncs automatically when you're back online. Brilliant for: • Daily commute on the Underground • Train journeys across the country • Revision during study breaks • Quick sessions between lectures POWERFUL FEATURES SMART STUDY MODES • Standard Review — Daily spaced repetition for optimal retention • Cram Mode — Revise all cards before an exam (won't affect your schedule) • Quick Review — 5-minute timed sessions for busy learners • Learn New — Focus only on adding new vocabulary • Difficult Cards — Target the words you struggle with most RICH CONTENT LIBRARY • 1,000+ pre-made decks across 30+ languages • Categories: Essential, Academic, Business, Travel, Exam Prep • GCSE & A-Level French, German, Spanish vocabulary • IELTS, Cambridge & university preparation decks • Auto-generated audio pronunciation for every word CREATE YOUR OWN • Build custom decks in seconds • Add images, audio, and example sentences • Import from CSV, Anki (.apkg), or Quizlet • 12 colours and 50+ icons to personalise your decks STAY MOTIVATED • Daily streak tracking with streak freeze protection • Beautiful progress statistics and charts • 50+ achievements and badges to unlock • Study time tracking and retention analytics SYNC & BACKUP • Cloud sync across all your devices • Secure backup of all your progress • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email • Optional biometric unlock LANGUAGES SUPPORTED Learn vocabulary in 30+ languages including: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, Greek, Latin, Welsh, Irish, and many more! PERFECT FOR • GCSE & A-Level language students • University language learners • Students preparing for IELTS & Cambridge exams • Professionals learning business vocabulary • Travellers wanting essential phrases • Anyone revising for language qualifications WHAT USERS SAY "Brilliant for my A-Level French revision. The spaced repetition actually works!" — Emma, Manchester "Best flashcard app I've used. Offline mode is a game-changer for my daily commute on the Northern Line." — James, London "Helped me get a 9 in GCSE German. The streak feature kept me studying every day." — Sophie, Birmingham GET STARTED FREE Download BNT Flashcards now and start learning smarter today. Create unlimited decks, study pre-made content, and track your progress — all completely free. Upgrade to Premium for: • Unlimited deck downloads • Advanced statistics • Priority cloud sync • Ad-free experience • Priority support Questions? Contact us at support@bntflashcards.app Privacy Policy: https://bnt-flashcards.netlify.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://bnt-flashcards.netlify.app/terms-of-service Monthly Sub $ 4,99 Annual Sub $ 29,99

Screenshots

Magic News4 screens
BNT Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic News at 5.0 against BNT Flashcards's 1.0. BNT Flashcards's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Magic News sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and BNT Flashcards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic News holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Magic News versus BNT Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic NewsBNT Flashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperED AI LTDBehzad Nategh

Customer experience

Magic News

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BNT Flashcards

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Magic News

Subscriptions7
  • Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$39.996 Months
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  • Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Pro1 Month trial$89.991 Year
  • Pro2 Months trial$89.991 Year
2 purchases

BNT Flashcards

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Acces$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Acces7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic News free?
Magic News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BNT Flashcards free?
BNT Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic News or BNT Flashcards?
Magic News is rated higher. Magic News averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BNT Flashcards averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magic News or BNT Flashcards have ads?
Neither Magic News nor BNT Flashcards shows ads.

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