# Tima English vs Phraseman

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tima English at every 2 days against Phraseman's every 6 days. Tima English also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tima English sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Phraseman sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 5.0 for Tima English against 5.0 for Phraseman. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tima English's written reviews are positive against 86% of Phraseman's.

Tima English ships an update every 2 days, Phraseman every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tima English | Phraseman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tima-english/id6757214750/reviews) | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phraseman/id6764800879/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 150 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Temirlan Sadybakasov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865384064) | [Maksym Babiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895919913) |

## What reviewers say

### Tima English

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tima-english/id6757214750)

Learn English from scratch with personalized lessons and speaking practice. This app adapts to your vocabulary and progress, offering over 4000 associations and smart repetition to help you master new words and improve your speaking speed.

**Highlights:** Personalized learning path, Live speaking practice, Vocabulary learning with associations, Smart repetition system, Speech speed tracking, Add custom words, Mini-games for review

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tima English Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Tima English Family | $44.99 | per 3 months |


### Phraseman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phraseman/id6764800879)

Learn English phrasal verbs through engaging lessons, flashcards, and games. Master natural expressions with real-life examples and native speaker audio. Track your progress and compete on a global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Interactive lessons, Smart flashcards, Spaced repetition system, Real-life phrases and examples, Native speaker audio, Gamified learning (XP, levels, leaderboards)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Премиум на месяц | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus: сезонный год | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 30 осколков | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 осколков | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 осколков | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 минут с голосом | $6.99 | one-time |
| 420 осколков | $6.99 | one-time |
| Phraseman pro | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tima English free?

Tima English is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phraseman free?

Phraseman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tima English or Phraseman?

Tima English and Phraseman are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do Tima English or Phraseman have ads?

Neither Tima English nor Phraseman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tima English or Phraseman?

Tima English ships an update every 2 days, and Phraseman every 6 days. Most recently, Tima English was updated on November 9, 2026 and Phraseman on October 31, 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.*