Comparison

CatyFlash vs Learn Estonian

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

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About

CatyFlash

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Learn Estonian the smart way β€” with flashcards built on real linguistic data, not random user uploads. CatyFlash uses spaced repetition (the proven FSRS algorithm) to move words from "just saw it" to "know it for life." You review each word exactly when you're about to forget it β€” so 15 minutes a day actually sticks. Available in English, Russian, and Ukrainian β€” learn Estonian through whichever language you know best. WHY CATYFLASH IS DIFFERENT Most flashcard apps hand you an empty box and say "make your own deck." Then you drown in other people's typos, bad translations, and missing grammar. Learning from messy cards is harder, not easier. We took the opposite approach. Every word, translation, and example sentence in CatyFlash is curated from the Institute of the Estonian Language (EKI) β€” the official authority on Estonian. No guesswork. No clutter. Just open the app and learn. MAKE EACH WORD YOUR OWN A textbook mnemonic almost never sticks β€” it's someone else's joke for someone else's brain. The hint that works is the one you invent. So CatyFlash lets you attach your own memory hint to any word: a sound-alike, a mental image, a link to a word you already know. Tap the pencil, write your association, done. A small "eye" keeps it hidden until you choose to peek β€” so it never spoils an honest review. A fine thread visually ties each hint to its word. Edit or delete anytime. This is the part most apps skip, and it's the part that does the real work. Free on every level, A1–A2 included β€” no paywall on your own memory. FREE FOREVER (A1–A2) - 1,700+ essential Estonian words (CEFR levels A1–A2) - Real example sentences for every word, sourced from the EKI corpus - Native pronunciation by the Mari voice (TartuNLP / University of Tartu) - Full Estonian grammar built into every card β€” all 14 noun cases, verb conjugations, every form - Your own memory hints on any word - Learn through English, Ukrainian or Russian - Smart spaced repetition that adapts to how well you remember - Works offline. No account. No ads. No tracking. B1 LEVEL (OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE) - 2,741 new B1-level words with examples, word forms, and audio - Didactic order β€” greetings and core verbs first, not raw frequency - Switch freely between A1–A2 and B1 tracks on the home screen - Cloud sync via Sign in with Apple or Google β€” protect your progress and restore it on any device - Cloud sync protects your associations too, and exports them to CSV (word / translation / level / hint) A1–A2 stays free forever. B1 is a single purchase β€” no subscription. DESIGNED FOR REAL LEARNING - Clean, distraction-free interface β€” a calm space to focus - Honest self-rating: Again / Hard / Good / Easy - See your progress: streak counter and words learned - One tap reveals the full grammar of any word β€” all cases and forms in one place - Beautiful typography, light and dark themes PERFECT FOR - Russian speakers living in or moving to Estonia - Expats and newcomers learning Eesti keel - Ukrainians settling in Estonia - Anyone who wants Estonian done right, without the busywork Estonian is hard β€” the cases, the forms, the unfamiliar words. We can't make it easy, but we can make it clean, correct, and steady. Open CatyFlash, learn ten words, and come back tomorrow. Made in Estonia by Catyonic OÜ. β€” Dictionary data: EKI SΓ΅naveeb (CC BY 4.0). Pronunciation: TartuNLP, University of Tartu. Free tier collects no personal data; signing in with Apple or Google (for B1 cloud sync) stores your email and learning progress to sync across devices.

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Learn Estonian

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FluentPath is built on one conviction: learners don't quit because they lack motivation β€” they quit because they can't see how far they've come. FluentPath turns learning Estonian into a visible journey. Every video watched, every dialog practiced, every word mastered moves you one step further down the road to fluency. * ONE CLEAR NEXT STEP * - A vertical feed of real content in Estonian: videos, dialogs, news, stories and short talks - Import YouTube videos you love and study them as lessons - Formats rotate so no two sessions feel the same - Always know exactly what to do next β€” no decision fatigue * CHECKPOINTS, NOT GUESSWORK * - Every lesson ends with comprehension and true/false quizzes - Tap any word in the synced transcript for an instant definition - Dictation, role play and grammar notes turn input into skill - Daily XP goals and streaks mark the miles behind you * SPEAK AT EVERY MILESTONE * - AI shadowing with a pronunciation score from 0 to 100 - Scored on accuracy, fluency and completeness - Runs on-device, so you can practice offline, anywhere on your route * WORDS THAT TRAVEL WITH YOU * - Spaced repetition keeps vocabulary from fading between sessions - Four review modes: flashcards, multiple-choice games, typing and pronunciation drills * FELLOW TRAVELERS * - Talk Now: anonymous live voice calls with learners worldwide - An AI conversation partner for any topic and difficulty - Word duels, a leaderboard and a community feed to share the journey * FLUENTPATH PREMIUM * - Remove ads and unlock unlimited daily learning Whether you're preparing for a move, a career step or a long-awaited trip, FluentPath gives your journey to fluency in Estonian what most apps don't: a sense of direction. Download FluentPath and take the first step today. Terms of Use: https://lingfast-server.tnpixel.com/legal/fluentpath/terms-of-service

Screenshots

CatyFlash4 screens
Learn Estonian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CatyFlash at 13.0 against Learn Estonian's 16.0. 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

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

Both are free to download. CatyFlash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Estonian sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CatyFlash versus Learn Estonian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatyFlashLearn Estonian
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOU CatyonicDinh Thang Tran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CatyFlash

One-time1
  • Level B1 + Cloud$3.99
6 purchases

Learn Estonian

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

Questions

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

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