Engsy vs Latvian Illustrated
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Engsy
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Know the rule but still keep making mistakes? Not sure which to choose: In, On or At, Make or Do, Say or Tell? Confused by verb forms, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs? Engsy helps you eliminate repeated English mistakes and make correct usage automatic — through short drills, instant feedback, and repetition. Why choose Engsy • Helps you get rid of repeated English mistakes • 60+ drills • 5 categories: Common Confusions, Grammar, Prepositions, Vocabulary, and Phrasal Verbs • Trains not only grammar, but other language patterns too • Short drills that are easy to fit into your day • Instantly shows whether your answer is right, with an explanation • Reinforces difficult points through repetition • Takes you from first understanding to confident use • Regularly updated with new drills What you can train in Engsy • Commonly confused pairs and patterns: In / On / At, Make / Do, Say / Tell, Like / As, Then / Than, Borrow / Lend, Accept / Except • Grammar: tenses, verb forms, pronouns, short answers, tag questions, used to / be used to • Prepositions: time, place, and common combinations with verbs, nouns, and adjectives • Vocabulary: gerund or infinitive, adjective order, uncountable nouns, irregular plurals, and other tricky topics • Phrasal verbs: take off, give up, look after, come across, and other frequent combinations • Collocations and fixed language patterns where learners often make mistakes How it works • Choose the rule or topic you struggle with • Read the prompt • Pick the correct answer from several options • Get instant feedback and a clear explanation • Repeat until the correct form becomes natural • Each drill includes several stages, including timed modes Who Engsy is for • Learners who know the rule but still keep making mistakes • Learners who are just starting to understand difficult English topics and patterns • Anyone who wants to improve grammar, vocabulary, and usage • Anyone who wants to practise English regularly, even for just a few minutes a day • Students and adults who prefer a clear, short-drill format • Learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge exams Stop just knowing what is correct. Start using correct English automatically. Install Engsy and fix your English mistakes step by step with short drills.
Latvian Illustrated
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Learn Latvian from the signs you actually see on the street. Latvian Illustrated teaches the language through real photographs of signs, notices, and street names from Rīga, Jūrmala and beyond — the everyday Latvian that textbooks skip. Every sign is decoded so you understand not just what it means, but why it's written that way. WHAT'S INSIDE • Real photos of authentic Latvian signs — no stock illustrations • Word-by-word breakdown of every sign: meaning, dictionary form, and exact grammatical case • Plain-language grammar notes that turn each sign into a mini lesson • Translations in 9 languages: English, German, Dutch, Russian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Italian, Spanish and Estonian LEARN YOUR WAY • Categories — browse signs grouped by grammar: the cases (genitive, dative, locative…), prepositions, the imperative, long vowels, and more • Chapters — follow a guided path from the basics to reading real street addresses • Quiz — test yourself with image flashcards and multiple-choice questions • Dictionary — every word in the app, with all its forms and links to each sign it appears in THOUGHTFUL TOUCHES • A map showing exactly where many signs were photographed • Bookmark signs and track what you've learned • Filter by difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • A new "Sign of the Day" every day • Pinch to zoom into any photo • Full light and dark mode support PRIVATE & OFFLINE • All content is built in — works without an internet connection • No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking Whether you're moving to Latvia, planning a trip, reconnecting with the language, or just curious about one of Europe's most beautiful and unusual grammars, Latvian Illustrated turns the whole city into your classroom. Uz redzēšanos — see you out there!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Latvian Illustrated at none against Engsy's 3. Latvian Illustrated also leads on ads (none vs shown). Engsy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.5). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Engsy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Latvian Illustrated asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Engsy | Latvian Illustrated |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxim Polous | DeepText |
In-app purchases
Engsy
- Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual14 Days trial$5.991 Year
Latvian Illustrated
No in-app purchases
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