Comparison

Base X vs Learn Irish (Beginners)

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

Head to head
About

Base X

Features
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Base X is a fun way to learn math and it is ready for action in all kinds of places! Great for learning at home, a great teaching aid for home schooling parents, schools, libraries or even on long road trips! Touch on one of the number squares along the bottom row and the corresponding brick will appear above it. Drag the brick to move it onto the work area. You can drag as many bricks as you like one at a time. To remove a brick, simply drag it into the recycle can. If you want to clear the work area completely, touch the reset button at the top right of the screen. Use Base X to learn to count by 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 6's, 7's, 8's, 9's, 10's. Easy to use and very handy, especially if you forget to bring the physical bricks with you. The bricks are easy to count whether adding or subtracting. Perfect for little fingers to manipulate.

About

Learn Irish (Beginners)

Master the Irish language with a comprehensive, self-paced course. Learn vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and listening skills through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Offline Irish course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user rankings
Features
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Want to learn Irish in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Irish in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Irish quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Irish course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Irish in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn Irish (Beginners) at Free against Base X's $0.99. Learn Irish (Beginners) also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Base X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ads 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

Learn Irish (Beginners) is free to download; Base X costs $0.99 up front. Learn Irish (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Base X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Base X ships an update every 7 months, Learn Irish (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Base X versus Learn Irish (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBase XLearn Irish (Beginners)
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—53 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RosemondBNR LANGUAGES INC.

In-app purchases

None

Base X

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Learn Irish (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Base X free?
Base X costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Irish (Beginners) free?
Learn Irish (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Base X or Learn Irish (Beginners) have ads?
Neither Base X nor Learn Irish (Beginners) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Base X or Learn Irish (Beginners)?
Base X ships an update every 7 months, and Learn Irish (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Base X was updated on October 12, 2026 and Learn Irish (Beginners) on October 14, 2026.

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