# Learn French vs 심바워드

The clearest difference is rating: 심바워드 at 5.0 against Learn French's 4.5. 심바워드 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Learn French's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn French sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and 심바워드 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

심바워드 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn French has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Learn French's written reviews are positive against 100% of 심바워드's.

Learn French ships an update every 2 weeks, 심바워드 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn French | 심바워드 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-french-studycat/id870598631/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1480955608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) | [Jihye PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480709102) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn French

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-french-studycat/id870598631)

This app offers interactive games and activities designed to help children learn French through immersion. It focuses on everyday language and speaking challenges, with lessons developed by early-education experts. The app is safe, ad-free, and supports offline learning.

**Highlights:** Virtual language immersion, Everyday French vocabulary, Interactive speaking challenges, Expert-designed lessons, Ad-free and safe for kids, Offline learning capability

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Learn French | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 6 Months | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Learn French | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent learning app
- 🚀 Fun and engaging for kids
- 💡 Great for vocabulary and grammar learning
- 👍 Effective for young learners
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Unclear subscription cancellation process
- 🔒 Automatic renewal issues
- 💡 Needs more content and levels

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes on certain games
- Inability to access full content after subscription
- Subscription issues and failed free trial sign-ups

**Requested features**

- More interactive stories and activities
- Addition of English translations
- Structured learning path with progress tracking
- More advanced grammar and sentence building exercises
- Musical elements like learning songs


### 심바워드

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1480955608)

Learn French vocabulary effectively and enjoyably with Simba. This app uses short, scientifically proven learning sessions and spaced repetition to help you master useful words. Practice spelling, listening, and pronunciation through various tests.

**Highlights:** Learn French vocabulary, Spaced repetition learning, Pronunciation and spelling practice, Categorized vocabulary topics, Progress tracking, Short learning sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simba Premium 1개월권 | $2.49 | per month |
| Simba Premium 1개월권 | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn French free?

Learn French is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 심바워드 free?

심바워드 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn French or 심바워드?

심바워드 is rated higher. Learn French averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while 심바워드 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Learn French or 심바워드 have ads?

심바워드 shows ads; Learn French does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn French or 심바워드?

Learn French ships an update every 2 weeks, and 심바워드 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn French was updated on November 1, 2026 and 심바워드 on November 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*