Comparison

English A1 vs Philongo

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

Head to head
About

English A1

Features
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Welcome to our English A1-C2 learning app, designed for learners of all levels โ€” from A1 beginner to C2 mastery. This app supports 10 native languages: German, Tamil, Sinhala, Hindi, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, French, and Spanish. Learn English vocabulary, grammar, conversations, and stories step-by-step, all clearly explained in your chosen language. Whether you're starting from scratch or working toward fluency, our app offers structured lessons, interactive practice, and real-life dialogues to help you succeed. Start your journey to mastering English today โ€” simple, effective, and made just for you!

About

Philongo

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Master a new language with structured, CEFR-aligned lessons from A1 to C2. Philongo combines grammar lessons, interactive quizzes, spaced-repetition flashcards, and progress tracking into one focused app. FEATURES - 80+ grammar lessons across 6 CEFR levels (A1 through C2) - 5,000+ flashcards with SM-2 spaced repetition scheduling - 4 quiz types: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, matching - Writing practice tasks with structured prompts - XP system, 34 badges, and daily streak tracking - Professional vocabulary for healthcare, IT, engineering, construction, hospitality, office, and logistics - Telc and Goethe exam prep content (German) - AI practice prompts for conversation practice - Dark mode with automatic system detection - Works fully offline, no internet required - Cloud sync when you create an account - Available in Turkish and English interface WHO IS IT FOR - Beginners starting from scratch (A1) - Intermediate learners preparing for exams (B1/B2) - Advanced speakers refining their skills (C1/C2) - Professionals who need industry-specific vocabulary - Students preparing for Telc, Goethe, TOEFL, or DELE exams HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your language and level 2. Follow the structured lesson roadmap 3. Take quizzes after each lesson to test comprehension 4. Review vocabulary daily with smart flashcards 5. Track your streak, XP, and progress by level Start learning for free. No ads. No subscriptions. No hidden costs.

Screenshots

English A14 screens
Philongo4 screens

Verdict

The call

English A1 and Philongo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
English A1 versus Philongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnglish A1Philongo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size62 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKugathaj KangeswaranOguzcan Yildirim

In-app purchases

None

English A1

No in-app purchases

None

Philongo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is English A1 free?
English A1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Philongo free?
Philongo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do English A1 or Philongo have ads?
Neither English A1 nor Philongo shows ads.

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