# Canary vs HeyRua

Canary and HeyRua both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of HeyRua's written reviews are positive against 51% of Canary's. HeyRua also leads on chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canary sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Canary against 4.8 for HeyRua. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 449 and 872 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Canary's written reviews are positive against 79% of HeyRua's.

Canary ships an update weekly, HeyRua every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canary | HeyRua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-learn-languages/id6744040636/reviews) | **[4.8 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyrua-irish-learning-app/id6796777994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 449 | **872** |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#79** |
| Size | 257 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laxir Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533232223) | [Beim Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796777996) |

## What reviewers say

### Canary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-learn-languages/id6744040636)

Learn spoken language through popular songs with synced lyrics and translations. Practice new phrases and improve pronunciation by singing along. Connect with real learners and native speakers for conversation practice.

**Highlights:** Learn slang and everyday expressions, Improve pronunciation by singing, Practice with real learners and native speakers, Chat and social profiles, Learn phrases in context, Karaoke mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canary Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Canary Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Canary Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Canary Pro - Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Special Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annualy | $44.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual V | $79.99 | per year |


### HeyRua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyrua-irish-learning-app/id6796777994)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeyRua Super Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| HeyRua Super Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Super Family | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canary free?

Canary 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, Canary or HeyRua?

HeyRua is rated higher. Canary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 449 ratings, while HeyRua averages 4.8 from 872 ratings.

### Do Canary or HeyRua have ads?

Neither Canary nor HeyRua shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canary or HeyRua?

Canary ships an update weekly, and HeyRua every 4 days. Most recently, Canary was updated on November 6, 2026 and HeyRua on November 6, 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.*