Comparison

Learn Languages vs TurnCards

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

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About

Learn Languages

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Speak 5 phrases before you scroll. Phrase5 is a calm AI language coach that turns screen time into daily speaking practice. Learn 5 useful phrases, say each one out loud, get feedback after each round, and use PhraseLock to unlock selected social apps after you practice. Most language apps make you tap through lessons. Phrase5 helps you speak. Your daily goal is simple: 5 useful phrases, 5 reps each, short guided conversations, and a streak you can actually keep. HOW PHRASE5 WORKS • Speak before you scroll Choose the social apps that distract you. Complete your daily speaking round, then get back to your apps. • Learn 5 useful phrases a day Start with a small set of phrases you can actually use in real life. • Say each phrase out loud Repeat every phrase 5 times so it starts to feel natural. • Practice in guided conversation Your AI coach introduces phrases naturally, responds to your attempts, and helps you keep speaking. • Get feedback after each round See what sounded clear, check pronunciation, and know what to repeat next. • Choose real-life topics Generate phrases for travel, work, restaurants, small talk, presentations, dating, customer support, and more. • Build your streak and track progress Watch your phrases, reps, practice minutes, and speaking momentum grow over time. WHY PHRASES? Language is not only vocabulary. Real conversations are built from phrases like: “How are you?” “Can you repeat that?” “I don’t understand.” “How much does it cost?” Phrase5 helps you practice the kind of language you can use immediately instead of memorizing random word lists. BUILT FOR REAL SPEAKING Phrase5 is designed for learners who want to speak, not just study silently. Use it to: • Practice speaking every day • Learn useful everyday phrases • Improve pronunciation and confidence • Prepare for travel and real conversations • Build a small habit you can actually keep • Practice Swedish, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Italian and more A CALMER WAY TO LEARN No overwhelming lesson trees. No endless vocabulary lists. No pressure to study for hours. Just 5 phrases, 25 spoken reps, and a simple reason to practice before you scroll. Start today with 5 phrases. Say them out loud. Earn your scroll. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Phrase5 offers auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock full access. - Monthly Plan - Annual Plan – includes a 3-day free trial Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/23c96f06-35ce-47fb-83e8-6e3d3e74726f Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TurnCards

This app uses voice recognition to help you learn languages by speaking answers aloud. It offers various study modes, tracks your progress, and supports custom deck imports. Focuses on building speaking confidence through interactive review.

Highlights
  • Voice-first flashcards
  • On-device speech recognition
  • Native pronunciation audio
  • CEFR level filtering
  • Smart bookmarks
  • AI-enhanced decks
  • Import custom decks
Features
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Flashcards that listen back. Say your answer out loud and TurnCards grades it instantly. Hear every word in a native accent, then say it back, the way you'll use the language for real. SPEAK, DON'T TYPE - Speak: hear the word, say the translation. Lenient grading accepts synonyms and small slips. - Pronounce: repeat after the native voice and get a score, with a syllable-stress check. - Fill in: complete real sentences from your deck, out loud. - Shadow: hear a whole example sentence and say it back at the same pace. - Listen: hands-free. The word, its meaning and an example sentence, on a loop. Made for walks and commutes. - Match: match your target language and native language words. - Mixed: For when you want a real variety to stretch your skills. A PLAN FOR EVERY DAY - Today shows your daily goal, your streak and the best session to do next. - Spaced repetition brings back the cards you miss and spaces out the ones you know. - Streaks right on your dashboard with a streak shield for those time you just can't study today. - Follow a session on the Lock Screen with a Live Activity, and keep your streak and goal on your Home Screen with widgets. FREE DECKS, OR YOUR OWN - TurnCards has a robust library of A1 - C1 decks for Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. And you can create your own by importing a file, an article/book, or other sources; have Apple's on-device AI build a deck with your guidance; or import from your other flashcard programs (.APKG for example). PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No TurnCards servers. Your decks and progress stay on your iPhone and in your own iCloud. FREE, WITH AN AD-FREE OPTION TurnCards is free with ads, or you can go ad-free with a one-time or lifetime plan. Tips are also appreciated to support development. Ads are a small, non-intrusive, banner, and a full screen ad at the end of every 2 study sessions (never mid-session). Speak. Listen. Learn. Terms of Use: https://turncards.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://turncards.app/privacy

Screenshots

Learn Languages4 screens
TurnCards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TurnCards at none against Learn Languages's 4. TurnCards also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Learn Languages's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Languages sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. TurnCards asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Languages ships an update every 3 weeks, TurnCards every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Learn Languages versus TurnCards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn LanguagesTurnCards
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiracle AyodeleTurnCards LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Learn Languages

Subscriptions4
  • Phrase5 Pro - Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Phrase5 Pro - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Phrase5 Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Phrase5 Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$119.991 Year
None

TurnCards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn Languages free?
Learn Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TurnCards free?
TurnCards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Learn Languages or TurnCards have ads?
TurnCards shows ads; Learn Languages does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Languages or TurnCards?
Learn Languages ships an update every 3 weeks, and TurnCards every 5 days. Most recently, Learn Languages was updated on October 24, 2026 and TurnCards on October 25, 2026.

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