Comparison

Immersea vs English News

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

Head to head
About

Immersea

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Learn Spanish, Japanese, and any language from the videos and podcasts you already watch, not canned lessons. Immersea turns YouTube links, podcast episodes, and your own files into interactive language lessons. Read along and learn with subtitles synced to playback: dual captions in the source language and yours. Tap any word for an instant definition, save it to your vocabulary list, and review with flashcards and spaced repetition practice. WHY IMMERSEA Most apps teach from their own curriculum. Immersea lets you learn from real content in the language you choose: Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and more. Bring a YouTube video, a podcast episode, or a file you care about. Immersea adds dual subtitles, tap-to-learn definitions, and a personal word library. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste a YouTube link, podcast URL, video file, or text 2. Choose the language you are learning 3. Follow along with dual captions synced to playback 4. Tap any word for meaning, examples, and pronunciation 5. Save words to your vocabulary library 6. Practice with flashcards and spaced repetition when words are due FEATURES • Learn Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and more from YouTube, podcasts, and video • Dual subtitles: source language + your learning language • Tap any word for AI definitions in context • Build your personal vocabulary from real content • Flashcards and listening practice • Spaced repetition: review words at the right time • Works with content you find, not a fixed course library PERFECT FOR • Learners who want language immersion from native content, not drills • Intermediate learners building vocabulary from real speech • Anyone who learns best from podcasts, vlogs, and real-world video Start with a link you love. Turn it into a lesson. Build vocabulary you will actually use, in whatever language you are learning. Download Immersea and learn from content that keeps you watching. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://immersea-web.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://immersea-web.vercel.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

English News

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Improve your English while staying connected to the world. English News turns engaging news and articles into short, level-appropriate learning sessions. Read for just 10 minutes a day, understand new words in context, and reinforce what you learn with interactive quizzes. LEARN WHILE YOU READ Explore English content about technology, science, business, health, sports, art, travel, and more. Follow a personalized reading path designed for levels A1 through C1. TAP A WORD, UNDERSTAND IT IN CONTEXT Tap any unfamiliar word while reading to see its contextual meaning and sentence translation. Save useful words to your personal collection without interrupting your flow. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Smart spaced repetition brings words back at the right time. Words you miss enter your review queue, while mastered vocabulary moves into your learned collection. REINFORCE WITH QUIZZES Complete article-based questions, contextual vocabulary exercises, writing challenges, and matching games. Every activity is connected to what you have just read. LISTEN, REPEAT, AND SPEAK Listen to English sentences, repeat them aloud, and improve your pronunciation. Build natural rhythm with shadowing practice and have level-appropriate conversations with AI-powered characters. YOUR PERSONAL DAILY PLAN • A1–C1 level-based content • Articles tailored to your interests • Daily reading and vocabulary goals • Smart vocabulary review • Quizzes and matching games • Pronunciation and speaking practice • Streaks, XP, leagues, and achievements • Personalized study reminders You do not need to disconnect from the world to learn English. Read something interesting every day, discover new words, and build real confidence one session at a time. Download English News for free and start your daily learning journey. Premium unlocks unlimited articles, advanced review tools, and AI conversation features. Subscription terms and current local pricing are shown in the app before purchase confirmation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Immersea4 screens
English News4 screens

Verdict

The call

Immersea and English News are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Immersea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and English News sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Immersea versus English News: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImmerseaEnglish News
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmine ElbarryMUHAMMED SEFA OZOKTEM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Immersea

Subscriptions2
  • Immersea Monthly Plan3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Immersea Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
2 purchases

English News

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Immersea free?
Immersea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is English News free?
English News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Immersea or English News have ads?
Neither Immersea nor English News shows ads.

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