Comparison

Learn Icelandic (Beginners) vs Glossa

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

Head to head
About

Learn Icelandic (Beginners)

Features
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Want to learn Icelandic in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Icelandic in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Icelandic quickly โ€” whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Icelandic course โ€” from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline โ€” no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Icelandic in a simple, practical, and flexible way โ€” at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Glossa

Features
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Glossa teaches you Modern Greek the way you'd actually learn it โ€” by talking, listening, and using it. TALK TO A TUTOR THAT TALKS BACK Have real conversations, typed or spoken. Your tutor corrects you gently, explains why, and adjusts to your level. No scripted dialogues, no waiting for a class. CALL YOUR TUTOR Practise out loud with voice calls. Speak Greek, hear Greek, get corrected in the moment โ€” the part most apps skip and the part that actually makes you fluent. LEARN FROM THE SONGS YOU ALREADY LOVE Paste any Greek song and get line-by-line translations, word breakdowns, and the meaning behind the lyrics. Rembetiko, Anna Vissi, whatever you're listening to. VOCABULARY THAT STAYS LEARNED Save any word with a tap. Glossa brings it back exactly when you're about to forget it, so the words stick instead of sliding away. UNDERSTAND GREECE, NOT JUST GREEK Short lessons on the history, food, music, and customs behind the language โ€” the context that makes Greek make sense. GRAMMAR WHEN YOU WANT IT A clear handbook covering cases, verbs, and the awkward bits, in plain English, for the moments you want the rule rather than the practice. BUILT FOR A FEW MINUTES A DAY Track your streak, watch your level climb, and pick up where you left off. Whether you're heading to Greece, reconnecting with family, or just love the language. โ€” SUBSCRIPTIONS Glossa is free to try. Basic and Pro unlock higher daily limits and every feature. โ€ข Glossa Basic โ€” A$14.99/month or A$149.99/year, with a 7-day free trial for eligible subscribers โ€ข Glossa Pro โ€” A$24.99/month or A$224.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://glossa-ai.app/Privacy Terms of Use: https://glossa-ai.app/Terms

Screenshots

Learn Icelandic (Beginners)4 screens
Glossa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Glossa at none against Learn Icelandic (Beginners)'s shown. Glossa also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. Learn Icelandic (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Glossa sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Icelandic (Beginners) ships an update every 3 weeks, Glossa every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Learn Icelandic (Beginners) versus Glossa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Icelandic (Beginners)Glossa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size169 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.NICHOLAS KON-STANTINE UPENKLIS

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Learn Icelandic (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Remove Ads - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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  • Remove Ads - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
4 purchases

Glossa

Subscriptions4
  • Glossa Basic7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Glossa Pro$14.991 Month
  • Glossa Basic7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Glossa Pro$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Icelandic (Beginners) free?
Learn Icelandic (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glossa free?
Glossa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Icelandic (Beginners) or Glossa have ads?
Learn Icelandic (Beginners) shows ads; Glossa does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Icelandic (Beginners) or Glossa?
Learn Icelandic (Beginners) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Glossa every 4 days. Most recently, Learn Icelandic (Beginners) was updated on October 14, 2026 and Glossa on October 16, 2026.

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