Comparison

Basic English conversation vs Speak English

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

Head to head
About

Basic English conversation

Learn practical English conversation skills through dialogues, phrases, and vocabulary. Covers everyday situations like greetings, travel, dining, and city navigation. Includes exercises, tests, and speech tempo settings to aid learning.

Highlights
  • 1300 useful phrases
  • 66 typical dialogues
  • 2500 vocabulary words
  • 132 exercises with answers
  • 37 tests with answers
  • Speech tempo setting
  • Diagnostic and revision tests
Features
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Unit 1 - Good morning! ▪ Meeting & greeting ▪ Do you speak English, Spanish...? ▪ Where are you from? Where do you live? ▪ Talking about family ▪ Planning a meeting ▪ Saying sorry and asking for help ▪ On a visit ▪ Talking about school & work ▪ Ending a visit & saying goodbye Unit 2 - Travelling ▪ At the airport ▪ Passport & customs control ▪ Travelling by bus, train, tube, taxi ▪ Getting a coach & buying tickets ▪ Taking an express train ▪ Renting a car ▪ Travelling by car ▪ Travelling by ship Unit 3 - On a holiday ▪ Booking a hotel room ▪ Checking in at the hotel ▪ Problems with hotel services ▪ Camping & caravanning ▪ At the restaurant ▪ Changing money & using a cashpoint ▪ At the seaside ▪ In the mountains Unit 4 - In a city ▪ Asking about the way ▪ Going by bus ▪ Travelling by underground (subway) ▪ Taking a taxi ▪ At the clothes shop ▪ At the supermarket ▪ Going to the theatre, cinema ▪ At the gallery & museum 1300 useful phrases and 2500 words 66 typical dialogues 750 high quality photos 132 exercises + 37 tests with answers Speech tempo setting Advanced features: 1. Diagnostic and revision tests 2. A list of mistakes you made 3. A speech tempo setting 4. A list of your favourite phrases Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://www.myapp.page/language-reading-books/privacy

About

Speak English

Master English articles with this app's structured lessons and interactive exercises. Improve grammar and fluency through real-life content and practice tests, ideal for TOEFL/IELTS preparation or everyday communication.

Highlights
  • Article grammar explanations
  • Real-life text examples
  • Interactive exercises
  • Instant answer checking
  • Progress tracking
  • TOEFL/IELTS preparation
Features
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Start your journey into English with confidence and ease. This friendly and effective learning tool is designed to help you feel more at home with English grammar, especially when it comes to mastering articles – a small detail that makes a big difference in communication. Whether you're reading, writing, or preparing for TOEFL or IELTS, clear understanding of articles can improve both fluency and accuracy. Using English articles correctly can be tricky, especially when learning on your own or preparing for international tests. This app helps clarify how and when to use articles like “a,” “an,” and “the” by offering structured, real-life content. It’s an ideal companion for anyone looking to speak English more naturally and with better grammar. The grammar section includes clear explanations supported by examples, covering a full range of topics related to articles. After reading each chapter, you can test your understanding through more than 15 types of exercises that reinforce what you've learned. It’s a great way to build confidence step by step. Learning becomes more effective through practical application. Explore a variety of texts from magazines, newspapers, and books to see how articles are used in authentic content. These reading materials span different subjects, styles, and levels, helping you understand not just the rules but their actual use. You'll also practice inserting missing articles into these texts—an excellent way to sharpen your feel for the language. Interactive exercises keep things engaging. Sentences appear on screen with missing articles, and you choose the correct option from multiple choices. An instant answer-checking system helps you track your progress and reflect on your choices. It’s simple, yet effective—ideal for busy learners or those who enjoy small study sessions on the go. Designed with clarity and comfort in mind, the app is easy to navigate and visually pleasant. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, it suits both short bursts of practice and deep learning sessions. You can use it during breaks, while commuting, or as a supplement to your English course. It’s a great option if you’re studying for IELTS or TOEFL, planning to travel, or working with English-speaking colleagues. Useful for – adults starting to learn English from zero – learners returning to the language after a break – students in courses needing extra grammar support – anyone improving language skills for career or study abroad – those reading English books or articles – people using American or British English in work or travel With regular use, your vocabulary grows, your understanding improves, and your ability to use English articles naturally becomes stronger. As grammar becomes second nature, your pronunciation and communication flow will benefit too. Continue growing your English in a clear, structured, and enjoyable way. Support: appsfenls@gmail.com Terms of use & Privacy policy: https://apps.fenls.com/legacy.html

Screenshots

Basic English conversation4 screens
Speak English4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Basic English conversation at 4.2 against Speak English's 3.7. Basic English conversation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (49 vs 6). Speak English's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Basic English conversation sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Speak English sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic English conversation holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic English conversation has 49 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic English conversation ships an update every 2 months, Speak English fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Basic English conversation versus Speak English: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic English conversationSpeak English
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (49 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNatalja MorozovaNelly Latypova

Customer experience

Basic English conversation

All ratings49 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative25.0%

Speak English

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Basic English conversation

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • English conversation$1.99
  • Travel English$1.99
  • English for tourism$1.99
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  • In a city$1.99
  • Speak English$4.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
4 purchases

Speak English

Subscriptions3
  • Complete English Grammar Pro3 Days trial$8.497 Days
  • Ultimate English Grammar Pro3 Days trial2 variants$9.491 Month
  • Pro English Grammar Learning3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to no ads$8.99

Questions

Is Basic English conversation free?
Basic English conversation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speak English free?
Speak English is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic English conversation or Speak English?
Basic English conversation is rated higher. Basic English conversation averages 4.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Speak English averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Basic English conversation or Speak English have ads?
Speak English shows ads; Basic English conversation does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic English conversation or Speak English?
Basic English conversation ships an update every 2 months, and Speak English fortnightly. Most recently, Basic English conversation was updated on November 11, 2026 and Speak English on November 2, 2026.

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