Comparison

Visual Vocabulary vs HearBrew

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

Head to head
About

Visual Vocabulary

Features
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Visual Vocabulary turns the world around you into a language classroom. Point your camera at any object, tap or draw over it, and instantly learn its name in your target language. THREE DETECTION MODES - Cloud AI — Best accuracy. Powered by advanced vision AI models that identify virtually any object. Uses credits (~1 per tap). - YOLO — Free, real-time on-device detection. Recognizes 80 common object categories with zero latency, nointernet required. - Apple AI — Free on-device identification using Apple Intelligence (iOS 26+). HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at anything around you 2. Tap an object or draw a box around it 3. Get the name instantly in your source and target language 4. Every identification is saved to your vocabulary list FEATURES - 30+ languages supported - Vocabulary history with search and review - Works with on-device YOLO and Apple AI modes - Dark mode and system theme support - New accounts get 10 free Cloud AI credits PERFECT FOR - Language learners building everyday vocabulary - Travelers navigating new environments - Students studying a foreign language - Anyone curious about the world in a new language Cloud AI credits can be purchased in-app. On-device modes (YOLO and Apple AI) are completely free with no limits.

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HearBrew

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HearBrew — Master English Listening, One Sentence at a Time Struggling to understand native English speakers? The problem isn't your vocabulary — it's that real speech comes in long, fast, complex sentences. HearBrew breaks YouTube videos into 15–30 second clips, each containing one natural sentence, so you can train your ear on real-world speech at your own pace. Swipe through clips like TikTok — a familiar, effortless way to learn during any spare moment: commuting, waiting in line, or before bed. How it works: • AI splits videos into bite-sized clips — one sentence per clip, the perfect unit for ear training • Set your target comprehension (e.g. 70%) — the app finds clips that challenge you just enough • Choose how many times each clip repeats — listen 2x, 3x, or more until you catch every word • Toggle subtitles on/off — start with subtitles, then try pure listening • Tap any word for pronunciation, definition, and translation AI that knows your level: • Every clip is difficulty-scored — from simple greetings to dense news commentary • The recommendation engine adapts to your listening ability in real time • Pick your interests: sitcoms, TED talks, news, podcasts, documentaries • Each session feels just right — not too easy, not overwhelming Track your progress: • Study streaks and daily heatmap • Vocabulary book of every word you've looked up • Watch history and favorites Submit your own videos: • Paste any YouTube URL — we process it into learning clips with subtitles, vocabulary highlights, and difficulty scoring • Free users get 100 clips/month, Pro members get 300+ Safety & content: • All video playback uses YouTube's official embedded player — no videos are downloaded or stored • Report inappropriate content or block users directly from the app Start learning immediately with no account required. Sign in anytime to sync your progress across devices. You can delete your account at any time from Profile settings. Pro features: • 300+ processed clips per month • Auto-play next clip for continuous immersion • Hide words you already know • Priority processing for your submissions HearBrew is designed for learners at any level — from beginner to advanced. Content is automatically matched to your ability so every session feels just right. Subscriptions: • Monthly Pro — $3.49/month • Annual Pro — $29.99/year (save 29%) • Lifetime — $59.99 one-time Or top up your clip balance with permanent credits that never expire. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24h before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms: https://hearbrew.com/terms Privacy: https://hearbrew.com/privacy

Screenshots

Visual Vocabulary4 screens
HearBrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HearBrew at 3 against Visual Vocabulary's 1. HearBrew also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Visual Vocabulary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and HearBrew sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Visual Vocabulary versus HearBrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual VocabularyHearBrew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSajan SainjuHearBrew

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Visual Vocabulary

One-time3
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • 500 Credits$3.99
  • 1,500 Credits$9.99
6 purchases

HearBrew

Subscriptions2
  • HearBrew Pro Monthly$3.491 Month
  • HearBrew Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 Clip Credits$1.49
  • 200 Clip Credits$2.49
  • 500 Clip Credits$5.49
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  • HearBrew Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Visual Vocabulary free?
Visual Vocabulary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HearBrew free?
HearBrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Vocabulary or HearBrew have ads?
Neither Visual Vocabulary nor HearBrew shows ads.

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