Mishka vs Superfluent Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mishka
This app helps intermediate Russian learners progress beyond basic vocabulary and grammar. It offers structured lessons through engaging stories, comprehensive grammar explanations, and interactive exercises. Practice speaking with AI and master complex language concepts.
- Story-based lessons
- Comprehensive grammar course
- Conjugation & declension trainers
- AI conversation practice
- Offline content
- Multiple exercise types
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Stuck at intermediate Russian? Mishka helps you move past the plateau and start understanding how Russians actually speak. Built by a certified tutor. Tested with real learners. WHY MISHKA IS DIFFERENT Every lesson comes from a tutor with a certificate in teaching Russian as a foreign language, a bachelor's degree from Moscow State Linguistic University, and a master's in educational sciences from the University of Vienna. Then tested with intermediate learners. Your study time is valuable. Mishka exists because we couldn't find an app that actually met the needs of A1+ students ready to go beyond the basics, so we built one where every lesson counts. • Created by a certified language tutor • You choose what to focus on, not a locked path • Every lesson tested with real learners at the target level • Grammar sequenced so concepts build on each other properly • Hundreds of stories with recurring characters and a consistent world • Exercises that test comprehension, not just recognition • Most content works offline. Learn anywhere • New lessons and features added regularly STORY-BASED LESSONS Learn through short stories featuring Маша, her dog Пряник, wise neighbor Иван Петрович, and a cast of characters who grow with you across levels. At B2, you follow characters who moved to Russia and face real situations like job interviews, banking, and official documents. Tap any word for an instant translation. Listen with professional audio. Then practice with quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks, sentence reordering, matching, writing, and more. • Stories across 5 CEFR levels (A1 to C1) • Professional audio with word-by-word highlighting • Tap any word for instant dictionary lookup • 10 exercise types, not just multiple choice COMPLETE GRAMMAR COURSE Hundreds of interactive grammar lessons from basic sentence structure through complex subordinate clauses. Every lesson sequenced intentionally, no random topic jumps. • Cases, aspect, motion verbs, conditionals, and more • 10+ exercise types including sentence building, error correction, and minimal pairs CONJUGATION & DECLENSION TRAINERS Russian has hundreds of word endings and keeping them straight is one of the hardest parts of the language. Mishka has dedicated drill modes for both verb conjugation and noun declension. Pick which endings to practice, choose from built-in words or add your own, and drill until the right forms come naturally. • Choose specific cases or verb forms to focus on • Add your own words to practice with • Instant feedback on every answer CONVERSATION PRACTICE Practice real Russian with AI that adapts to your level. Complete structured missions or have a casual chat with real-time corrections and grammar explanations. • Dozens of guided missions and casual chat scenarios • Real-time corrections and vocabulary building • Three difficulties for each CEFR level (easy, medium, hard) WRITING PRACTICE Practice free writing in Russian with AI feedback, or test your spelling by writing prompted sentences in Russian. SPACED REPETITION FLASHCARDS Save any word from any lesson with one tap. Spaced repetition scheduling surfaces cards at the right time. Speed review and matching modes keep it fresh. ADVANCED CONTENT (B2 to C1) This is where most apps stop. Mishka keeps going with culture deep-dives, idiom lessons, and real slang, all taught through stories, not dry vocabulary lists. • Culture lessons (баня, Масленица, the world's deepest lake, and more) • Idiom lessons taught through context, not definitions • Slang mini-lessons • Full Russian immersion at B2+ NEW TO RUSSIAN? First Steps takes you from the alphabet to your first real story. First two units free. ALSO INCLUDES • Placement test to find your level • Bilingual interface (English or Russian) • Free preview at every level. Built by a teacher. Tested by learners. No shortcuts. Давайте начнём! Privacy Policy: https://getmishka.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://getmishka.com/terms
Superfluent Classic
This is the original version of a language learning application designed to enhance conversational fluency. It offers a foundational experience for users looking to practice speaking skills before the app's major update.
- Conversational fluency improvement
- Legacy version experience
- Language practice tool
- Focus on speaking skills
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This is the legacy version of the Superfluent language learning app before the 2.0 launch. --------------------- Terms of Service: https://superfluent.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://superfluent.com/privacy
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Verdict
Mishka and Superfluent Classic both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Mishka's written reviews are positive against 0% of Superfluent Classic's. Mishka also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (69 vs 19). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Mishka sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Superfluent Classic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mishka holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Mishka's written reviews are positive against 0% of Superfluent Classic's.
Mishka ships an update every 9 days, Superfluent Classic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mishka | Superfluent Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (69 ratings) — better | 4.7 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 262 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JAMES RICHARD DRISCOLL | Superfluent, Inc. |
Customer experience
Mishka
Superfluent Classic
In-app purchases
Mishka
- Mishka Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Mishka Pro Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Mishka Pro Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$199.99
Superfluent Classic
- Monthly$14.991 Month
- Annual$99.991 Year
- Family Plan$149.991 Year
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