Comparison

Learn Vietnamese vs VietLex

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

Head to head
About

Learn Vietnamese

Learn Southern Vietnamese with structured lessons, extensive vocabulary, and pronunciation guides. Explore interactive maps of Saigon and create flashcards from photos. Designed for travelers and heritage learners.

Highlights
  • Southern Vietnamese dialect focus
  • 50 structured lessons with quizzes
  • 10,000+ vocabulary words
  • Southern Vietnamese audio recordings
  • Interactive Saigon map exploration
  • AI photo flashcard creation
  • 100% offline functionality
Features
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Learn Southern Vietnamese, then find places to use it. Discover events and things to do in Saigon, meet people, and practice the Vietnamese you are learning—all in one app. Every other app teaches Hanoi Vietnamese. But you live in Saigon — or you're heading there. Learn Vietnamese: Saigon is the first app built from the ground up around Southern Vietnamese, the dialect actually spoken by the people around you. This app teaches the Vietnamese you'll hear on the street, in the café, and at the market — not the textbook version that leaves locals confused. WHY SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE MATTERS Most language apps default to Northern (Hanoi) pronunciation and vocabulary. But Ho Chi Minh City and the entire south of Vietnam speak a different dialect — different tones, different pronouns, different everyday words. Learn Northern Vietnamese and use it in Saigon? Locals will understand you, but you won't understand them. We fix that. WHAT'S INSIDE - 50 structured lessons with quizzes covering CEFR levels A1 through B2 - 10,000+ words — 3,000 core vocabulary plus 8,000 in themed word packs - 1,000 sentence flashcards across 50 sets with color-coded grammar highlighting - 6,600+ Southern Vietnamese audio recordings with Southern pronunciation - 6-tone training with visual pitch contours so you hear and see the difference - 475 similar-sounding Vietnamese words across 92 practice sets to sharpen your listening - Smart pronoun system that auto-adjusts anh/em/chị based on your age and gender EXPLORE SAIGON WHILE YOU LEARN See what is happening today and browse upcoming events across Saigon. Find language exchanges, live music, social meetups, and more, with photos, useful details, maps, and links to organizers. Vietnamese-friendly language events appear first to help you find opportunities to meet people and practice. Navigate lessons through an interactive illustrated map of Saigon — not a boring lesson list. Discover vocabulary tied to real places, neighborhoods, and situations. A built-in city guide features 138 curated Saigon venues: cafés, restaurants, markets, and hidden spots locals love. TOOLS THAT ACTUALLY HELP - AI photo import — snap a menu or street sign, create instant flashcards - Study bundled flashcards and audio offline after setup; sign-in, cloud sync and photo import require internet - Apple Watch companion for quick review on your wrist - Color-coded sentence structure shows exactly how Vietnamese grammar works - 5 interface languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean WHO IS THIS FOR Whether you just arrived in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), you're planning your first trip to Vietnam, or you want to reconnect with your Vietnamese heritage — this app meets you where you are. From absolute beginner to confident conversationalist. TRY IT FREE Download now and explore everything free for 7 days. Terms of Use: https://quarterspeak.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://quarterspeak.com/privacy

About

VietLex

This app focuses on teaching the most common Vietnamese words through a structured, frequency-based approach. It utilizes spaced repetition for effective memorization and offers native pronunciation for all words. Ideal for those wanting to build practical vocabulary for real-life communication.

Highlights
  • Frequency-ordered vocabulary learning
  • Spaced repetition for retention
  • Native Vietnamese pronunciation
  • Progress tracking with streaks and levels
  • Quick daily learning sessions
  • Searchable dictionary
Features
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VietLex teaches the Vietnamese words that actually matter: the 4,000 most common words real people use every day, in an order that builds naturally from the most frequent to the more advanced. Most apps drown you in phrases and grammar drills. VietLex is different. It's built around vocabulary, the real key to understanding and being understood. Learn words a level at a time, review them with spaced repetition so they stick for good, and hear every word in natural Vietnamese. WHY VIETLEX • Frequency-ordered. Learn the words you'll actually hear first, not textbook filler. • Spaced repetition. A proven review system brings each word back right before you'd forget it, moving vocabulary into long-term memory. • Native pronunciation. Tap any word to hear it spoken clearly. • Built for heritage learners. Perfect if you understand some Vietnamese but want to read, recall, and grow your vocabulary. • Track your progress. Streaks, levels, and a clean activity view keep you going. • Quick daily sessions. A few minutes a day is all it takes. HOW IT WORKS Study a handful of new words each session, then let the review system schedule them for you. Already know a word? Mark it known and move on. Test yourself anytime with a fast multiple-choice challenge. Start free with the first 3 levels. Unlock all 4,000+ words and the full searchable dictionary with VietLex Plus. Học tiếng Việt, one word at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://api.vietlex.vanielle.io/privacy

Screenshots

Learn Vietnamese4 screens
VietLex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VietLex at 5.0 against Learn Vietnamese's 4.6. VietLex also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Learn Vietnamese's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Vietnamese sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VietLex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VietLex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Vietnamese has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Vietnamese ships an update every 5 days, VietLex every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Learn Vietnamese versus VietLex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn VietnameseVietLex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin DavisVanielle Lee

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Learn Vietnamese

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Premium Yearly Creator7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
  • Lifetime Access$74.99
  • Lifetime Premium$149.99
2 purchases

VietLex

Subscriptions2
  • VietLex Plus (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • VietLex Plus (Annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Vietnamese free?
Learn Vietnamese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VietLex free?
VietLex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Vietnamese or VietLex?
VietLex is rated higher. Learn Vietnamese averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while VietLex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Learn Vietnamese or VietLex have ads?
Neither Learn Vietnamese nor VietLex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Vietnamese or VietLex?
Learn Vietnamese ships an update every 5 days, and VietLex every 2 days. Most recently, Learn Vietnamese was updated on October 31, 2026 and VietLex on October 31, 2026.

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