Comparison

Verba vs Learn Russian

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

Head to head
About

Verba

Features
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Verba: Master Languages Naturally Ditch the boring textbooks and start living the language! Verba helps you master 9+ languages by immersing you in classic literature and modern vocabulary. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Verba transforms the way you acquire new words through context and science-backed methods. Key Features Read Classics with Instant Translations: Dive into world-renowned literature. Stuck on a sentence? Get an instant translation with a single tap and keep your reading flow alive. Modern Vocabulary & SRS: Learn over 5,000+ essential words using the Spaced Repetition System (SRS). Verba ensures you review words right before you're about to forget them. Your Personal Learning Hub: Track your daily goals, keep your streaks alive, and stay focused. Watch your proficiency score grow as you engage with the app every day. Fully Customizable: Make the app uniquely yours. Customize themes, reading layouts, and notifications to match your personal learning style. See Your Fluency Grow: Get real-time feedback on your progress. From vocabulary acquisition to reading comprehension, Verba visualizes your journey to fluency. Supported Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and more! Privacy Policy : https://verba-legal.vercel.app/privacy Terms&Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learn Russian

Features
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Language study, engineered like a game you can't put down. LingoBoost turns every minute of Russian practice into charge for your Boost Meter: watch a video, win a duel, crush a quiz, and the meter climbs. Hit 100% and a Boost Event fires — double XP, elite content, rare challenges. You shouldn't feel like you finished a textbook chapter. You should feel like you just cleared a level. * THE BOOST METER * - Every action charges the meter: videos, dialogs, news, stories, quizzes - Fill it to 100% to trigger Boost Events with bonus rewards - Harder Russian content earns bigger charge — pushing your limits pays * RANKED WORD DUELS * - Battle real learners worldwide in live vocabulary matches - Climb the leaderboard and defend your rank - Word games built for speed, accuracy, and bragging rights * MISSION-MODE AI TALK * - Debate, negotiate, and pitch against an AI conversation partner - Choose your mission topic and difficulty, get instant feedback - Rematch to beat your own score * SHADOW LIKE A PRO * - On-device AI scores your Russian pronunciation from 0 to 100 - See accuracy, fluency, and completeness breakdowns per line - Works fully offline — drill anywhere, no signal needed * A FEED THAT FIGHTS BOREDOM * - Swipe a vertical feed of real videos, dialogs, short talks, news, and stories - Import YouTube videos and train on content you actually like - Tap any word for instant definitions mid-video * VOCAB AS AMMO * - Spaced repetition locks every saved word into long-term memory - 4 training modes: flashcards, multiple-choice games, typing, pronunciation drills - Review sessions charge your Boost Meter too * TALK NOW * - Jump into anonymous live voice calls with Russian learners worldwide - Real conversation practice, zero awkward introductions * THE FULL ARSENAL * - Role play, dictation, comprehension quizzes, and grammar notes per lesson - Community feed to post wins and compare scores - Streaks and daily XP goals that keep momentum high Free to play, with daily limits. Go Premium to remove ads and unlock unlimited content, unlimited AI missions, and unlimited duels. Charge up. Speak Russian. Never stop leveling. Terms of Use: https://lingfast-server.tnpixel.com/legal/lingoboost/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Verba4 screens
Learn Russian4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Verba sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn Russian sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Verba versus Learn Russian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbaLearn Russian
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCUNEYT CUNEYDIOGLUDinh Thang Tran

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Verba

Subscriptions2
  • Verba Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Verba Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
6 purchases

Learn Russian

Subscriptions5
  • LingoBoost Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • LingoBoost Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • LingoBoost Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
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  • LingoBoost Premium 6 Months$32.996 Months
  • LingoBoost Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • LingoBoost Premium Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is Verba free?
Verba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Russian free?
Learn Russian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Verba or Learn Russian have ads?
Neither Verba nor Learn Russian shows ads.

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