Comparison

Gradiora vs LearnStories

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

Head to head
About

Gradiora

Practice real-time conversations with an AI companion to improve language fluency. Engage in dialogues on any topic, practice specific scenarios, and receive personalized feedback to build confidence and expand vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI conversations
  • Scenario-based practice
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Unlimited topic discussions
  • On-demand access
  • AI tutor lessons
Features
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A tutor that gets you talking. Practice everyday conversations to build confidence and fluency at your own pace. Your AI tutor gives you room to find the words, make mistakes, and try again. PRACTICE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Order a coffee, introduce yourself, prepare for a trip, or talk about your day. Choose a guided exercise, explore lessons and scenarios, or start a free conversation about something that interests you. GET HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Ask for a useful phrase, a simpler explanation, or an example. See the words on screen, try them out, and keep the conversation going. SEE WHAT'S WORKING Get feedback with examples from your own conversations. See what you said independently, where you needed help, and what you could try next. KEEP WORDS YOU WANT TO USE Save useful phrases and feedback, search your collection, and return to the conversation behind a saved item. Your tutor can bring saved phrases into future guided practice when they fit the conversation. FIND YOUR NEXT STEP Explore practice that fits your level and interests, see what you've completed, and pick something you haven't tried. Your tutor can suggest a next exercise based on your goals and recent conversations. MAKE YOUR TUTOR YOUR OWN Choose your tutor's name, appearance, and voice. Adjust the speaking pace, revisit past conversations, and build a practice routine that works for you. Start with what you know. See where the conversation takes you. Terms of Service: https://gradiora.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://gradiora.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

LearnStories

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Learn Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and Italian through illustrated stories made for language learners. Tap any word to see its meaning, hear the pronunciation, and save it. Review saved words with spaced repetition flashcards so they actually stick. HOW IT WORKS 1. Discover — Browse graded stories from beginner (JLPT N5, HSK 1, CEFR A1) to advanced 2. Read — Tap any word for instant definitions, audio, and example sentences 3. Save — Build your personal vocabulary list as you read 4. Study — Review with flashcards using spaced repetition CREATE YOUR OWN STORIES Generate custom AI stories on any topic. Pick your language, difficulty level, page count, and art style — get a unique illustrated story in seconds. FEATURES · Graded readers for 5 languages · Tap-to-translate with dictionary and audio · Vocabulary tracking and highlighting · Spaced repetition flashcards with context · AI story creation · Art styles: Storybook, Manga, Anime, Watercolor, Pixel Art · Offline downloads SUPPORTED LEVELS · Japanese: JLPT N5 → N1 · Chinese: HSK 1 → 6 · Korean: TOPIK 1 → 6 · Spanish, Italian, Russian: CEFR A1 → C1 Start reading today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://learnstories.ai/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Gradiora4 screens
LearnStories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gradiora at every 8 days against LearnStories's every 5 months. LearnStories's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gradiora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LearnStories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradiora ships an update every 8 days, LearnStories every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gradiora versus LearnStories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradioraLearnStories
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVaylent Inc.ZYAGA LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gradiora

Subscriptions3
  • Gradiora Premium$4.997 Days
  • Gradiora Premium$20.001 Month
  • Gradiora Premium$199.001 Year
3 purchases

LearnStories

Subscriptions2
  • Reader Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Creator Monthly$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • 50 Pages$14.99

Questions

Is Gradiora free?
Gradiora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LearnStories free?
LearnStories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gradiora or LearnStories have ads?
Neither Gradiora nor LearnStories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradiora or LearnStories?
Gradiora ships an update every 8 days, and LearnStories every 5 months. Most recently, Gradiora was updated on November 5, 2026 and LearnStories on October 31, 2026.

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