Comparison

Learn Russian vs Learn Russian Language Phrases

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

Head to head
About

Learn Russian

Learn basic Russian vocabulary and phrases for real-world situations. This app uses audio and text to help you speak short sentences fluently. It's ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their language skills.

Highlights
  • 100 lessons for learning Russian
  • Basic Russian vocabulary and phrases
  • Real-world situation dialogues
  • Audio and text learning method
  • Suitable for CEFR levels A1-A2
  • Refresh language knowledge
Features
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"Learn Russian - 50 languages" (www.50languages.com) contains 100 lessons. 30 complete lessons are included in the free app. The app provides you with basic Russian vocabulary. You will need no prior knowledge to learn Russian. You can learn to fluently speak short Russian sentences. In real-world situations: In a hotel, restaurant, store or bank. Or, on a vacation, for small talk, at the doctor, and many more. Audio and text are combined in the 50 languages method. They help you effectively learn Russian as a foreign language. 50 languages corresponds to the Common European Framework levels A1 and A2. It is therefore ideal for all types of language classes and schools. The audio files can effectively supplement learning in language courses. Adults who learned a language in school can use 50 languages to refresh their knowledge. The app is available in over 50 languages. It includes approximately 2500 language combinations. The 100 lessons help you learn Russian as a foreign language quickly. Just download the audio files from www.50languages.com to your mp3-player. Listen to them anywhere - at bus stops or stations, in the car, and during a lunch break! To get the most out of 50 languages, learn one lesson a day! Regularly repeat what you have learned in previous lessons. Learn a new language - learn Russian with 50 languages!

About

Learn Russian Language Phrases

Master Russian with a comprehensive, user-friendly app designed for beginners and travelers. It offers over 8000 words, 200+ topics, and 23 structured chapters, complete with native pronunciation and offline learning capabilities.

Highlights
  • 8000+ words and phrases
  • 200+ topics
  • 23 structured chapters
  • Native speaker audio
  • Offline access
  • 6 quiz modes
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn Russian from English, one useful word at a time. Follow 432 short lessons across 48 chapters, from first greetings to more advanced everyday conversations. START WITH THE BASICS Explore Cyrillic letters, listen to pronunciation and begin with Greetings, Goodbyes and simple replies. Continue through chapters including First Conversations, Numbers and Time, Building Simple Sentences, People and Family, Food and Drink, and Planning and Taking a Trip. LEARN, LISTEN AND PRACTICE • Read English meanings alongside Russian text and pronunciation guides. • Play included recordings offline, slow down the audio and repeat what you hear. • Reveal answers as you study, or choose direct learning to keep moving. • Test your knowledge with reading, listening, translation and true-or-false quizzes. • Track learned words, lesson completion and quiz results. MAKE THE COURSE YOURS Choose your interests, reorder chapters and give them color highlights. Save favorite words in color collections and return to the lesson they came from. Build a routine with a daily practice task that refreshes every 24 hours. GROW YOUR SKILLS Move beyond the basics into topics such as Presentations and Professional Writing, Culture and Perspectives, Advanced Practical Conversations and Flexible Communication. Study at your own pace on iPhone or iPad, with light and dark themes. FREE AND PREMIUM ACCESS Start free with the alphabet and Chapter 1. Its first four lessons are immediately available; complete earlier lessons to unlock the remaining lessons in that chapter. Unlock the full course and remove ads with a weekly subscription, yearly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible users may receive a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan when that offer is shown in the app. Rewarded ads, when available, can unlock a chapter temporarily for the current app session. Subscriptions renew automatically. Manage or cancel renewal through your Apple Account subscription settings. Trial and renewal details are shown before purchase. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase with no recurring charge. Internet access is needed for ads and purchases; included lesson recordings can be played offline. Privacy Policy: https://owlspeak.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://owlspeak.web.app/terms

Screenshots

Learn Russian4 screens
Learn Russian Language Phrases4 screens

Verdict

The call

Learn Russian and Learn Russian Language Phrases both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Learn Russian's written reviews are positive against 0% of Learn Russian Language Phrases's. Learn Russian also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Learn Russian Language Phrases's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Learn Russian sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Russian Language Phrases sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Russian holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Learn Russian's written reviews are positive against 0% of Learn Russian Language Phrases's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Russian ships an update every 4 months, Learn Russian Language Phrases every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn Russian versus Learn Russian Language Phrases: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn RussianLearn Russian Language Phrases
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB207 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer50LANGUAGES LLCAli Umer

Customer experience

Learn Russian

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn Russian Language Phrases

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Learn Russian

One-time2
  • Ad removal$2.99
  • Russian Language Package$2.99
9 purchases

Learn Russian Language Phrases

Subscriptions3
  • Learn Russian3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Russian$12.991 Month
  • Russian$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • Russian$3.99
  • Russian$5.99
  • Learn Russian$5.99
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  • Russian$7.99
  • Russian$10.99
  • Russian$59.99

Questions

Is Learn Russian free?
Learn Russian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Russian Language Phrases free?
Learn Russian Language Phrases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Russian or Learn Russian Language Phrases?
Learn Russian is rated higher. Learn Russian averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Learn Russian Language Phrases averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Learn Russian or Learn Russian Language Phrases have ads?
Learn Russian Language Phrases shows ads; Learn Russian does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Russian or Learn Russian Language Phrases?
Learn Russian ships an update every 4 months, and Learn Russian Language Phrases every 2 months. Most recently, Learn Russian was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learn Russian Language Phrases on November 3, 2026.

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