CodeCity vs UpEnglish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CodeCity
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CodeCity turns coding practice into a living city that grows as you learn. Practice Python, JavaScript, terminal commands, Bash, AI concepts, interview prep, and more through bite-sized challenges, guided mastery paths, and real-time feedback. Solve practical coding challenges, follow structured skill paths from beginner to advanced, and get help from ARIA, an AI coding mentor. Track XP, streaks, certifications, and progress as you build real developer skills. CodeCity is built for self-directed learners, students, bootcamps, and schools that want coding practice to feel active, visual, and motivating. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
UpEnglish
This app helps you learn essential English words and phrases for various real-life situations. Create custom dictionaries, practice with multiple modes, and track your progress with achievements.
- Ready-made topic collections
- Personal dictionary creation
- AI-generated vocabulary suggestions
- 5 practice modes (flashcards, quiz, etc.)
- Pronunciation and audio support
- Progress tracking with levels and achievements
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UpEnglish helps you learn the English words and phrases you actually need: for work, travel, study, interviews, shopping, cafes, and everyday situations. Start with ready-made popular topics or build your own dictionary. Add words and phrases, get translations and pronunciation, organize vocabulary into categories, and come back to it through focused practice. Whatβs inside: β’ ready-made collections on popular topics; β’ a personal dictionary for your own words and phrases; β’ AI collections: describe a situation, and the app will suggest useful vocabulary; β’ 5 practice modes: flashcards, quiz, reverse translation, word building, and writing; β’ pronunciation and audio for words; β’ levels, XP, stats, and achievements to track your progress. Preparing for a conversation with a landlord, your first day at work, a Python interview, a trip, or ordering breakfast at a cafe? Create a topic and practice the words youβll actually use in real life. Learn more than random word lists. Build your own living vocabulary, practice it in different ways, and turn new expressions into confident active knowledge. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UpEnglish at every 2 weeks against CodeCity's every 3 months. CodeCity's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CodeCity sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and UpEnglish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CodeCity ships an update every 3 months, UpEnglish every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeCity | UpEnglish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | michael clarke | Vladislav Bogucharov |
In-app purchases
CodeCity
- CodeCity Pro β Monthly$9.991 Month
- CodeCity Career β Monthly$29.991 Month
- CodeCity Pro β Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- CodeCity Career β Annual$239.991 Year
UpEnglish
- Monthly full access$3.991 Month
- Yearly full access$19.991 Year
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