# Phrases vs Nativeway

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nativeway at none against Phrases's 22. Nativeway also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Phrases's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phrases sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Nativeway asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nativeway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phrases has 140 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Phrases ships an update every 5 weeks, Nativeway every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phrases | Nativeway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrases-learn-languages-fast/id949423502/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nativeway-speak-a-language/id1538403488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 200 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Lebedev](https://appshunter.io/developer/636486462) | [Wonseok Jeong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075806) |

## What reviewers say

### Phrases

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrases-learn-languages-fast/id949423502)

Master a new language with engaging exercises and a smart learning algorithm. Offers ready-made or custom lessons, a built-in dictionary, and hands-free learning options. Track progress, earn rewards, and achieve fluency in just 20 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** 8 unique exercises, Customizable lessons, Built-in dictionary, Accurate pronunciations, Smart learning algorithm, Progress tracking and rewards, Hands-free and offline modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (English) | $13.99 | per month |
| Premium (Spanish) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (German) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Spanish) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (French) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium (German) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium (Russian) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (German) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (Spanish) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $95.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $129.99 | one-time |


### Nativeway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nativeway-speak-a-language/id1538403488)

This app focuses on getting beginners speaking a new language from day one by encouraging phrase-based learning and AI-powered corrections. Users can create their own phrase collections, share recordings, and engage in language exchanges without fear of embarrassment.

**Highlights:** Phrase-based learning, AI-powered corrections, User-created phrase collections, Language exchange feature, Pronunciation comparison, Multiple language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phrases free?

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

### Is Nativeway free?

Nativeway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phrases or Nativeway?

Nativeway is rated higher. Phrases averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Nativeway averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phrases or Nativeway have ads?

Neither Phrases nor Nativeway shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phrases or Nativeway?

Phrases ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nativeway every 4 days. Most recently, Phrases was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nativeway on October 9, 2026.

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