Comparison

Penguin vs Learning Visual Basic

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

Head to head
About

Penguin

Features
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Penguin is an innovative language and vocabulary learning app that makes mastering new languages fun and effective through interactive games. Key Features: • Personalized Lessons & Words: Custom lessons and vocabulary sets tailored to your personal goals and learning pace. • Learning Through Games: Memorize words effortlessly by playing engaging games designed for active learning. • Audio Voiceovers & Pronunciation: Improve your speaking and listening skills with clear and accurate audio pronunciations for all words. • Scores & Progress Tracking: Aim for high scores in games and track your accomplishments in real-time. • Email Notifications: Stay motivated with daily study reminders and weekly progress reports sent straight to your inbox. Explore the world of words and learn new languages easily with Penguin! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learning Visual Basic

Features
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Master Visual Basic with lessons, exercises, and practical challenges! Learning Visual Basic is a complete, structured course you can study on your phone. With the app, learn programming with Visual Basic in a clear, progressive path. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, follow a clear path with focused content, guided practice, and real progress. What you'll learn • First Steps • Operators and Conditions • Loops • Functions and Data • Collections and Files • Advanced Features Features • Structured path from beginner to advanced • Clear lessons with practical examples • Interactive exercises with feedback • Challenges to reinforce learning • Built-in IDE to practice in the app • Progress tracking • Certificate of completion • Premium version with no ads • Learn anytime, anywhere at your own pace Featured topics: variables, conditions, loops, functions, collections, dates and files. Learn by doing Reading alone is not enough. That's why the app combines clear explanations, real examples, and hands-on exercises so you truly apply Visual Basic — with a built-in IDE to test code while you study. Who is this app for? • Programming beginners • Professionals maintaining VB systems • Technical course students Start today, build a solid foundation in Visual Basic, and accelerate your journey as a developer. Download now and learn at your own pace.

Screenshots

Penguin4 screens
Learning Visual Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Penguin and Learning Visual Basic are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Penguin sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Learning Visual Basic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penguin ships an update every 3 days, Learning Visual Basic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Penguin versus Learning Visual Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenguinLearning Visual Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAYKUT ARSLANTASAirton Siqueira de Freitas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Penguin

Subscriptions1
  • Penguin Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
4 purchases

Learning Visual Basic

One-time4
  • Full access$1.99
  • Full access with discount$1.99
  • CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION$2.99
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  • FULL PASS ALL APPS$17.99

Questions

Is Penguin free?
Penguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learning Visual Basic free?
Learning Visual Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Penguin or Learning Visual Basic have ads?
Neither Penguin nor Learning Visual Basic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Penguin or Learning Visual Basic?
Penguin ships an update every 3 days, and Learning Visual Basic weekly. Most recently, Penguin was updated on October 25, 2026 and Learning Visual Basic on October 24, 2026.

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