EF English Live vs Immerse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EF English Live
This app offers an immersive online English learning experience that simulates real-life scenarios. It provides 24/7 access to certified teachers, interactive classes, and personalized learning plans to help users speak English fluently.
- 24/7 live teacher access
- Interactive classes (1:1 and group)
- Personalized learning plans
- Real-life scenario simulation
- CEFR aligned levels
- Extensive self-study exercises
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Online English learning that feels like real life From Business English to General English, we will get you speaking from day one. Our interactive learning experience simulates real-life scenarios as if you are learning in an English-speaking country. Join classes 24/7 from anywhere and progress faster with the most motivating method. Get immersed in real-life scenarios, from navigating the workplace to everyday conversations. 20 million learners taught 2 million classes per year 59 years of teaching experience 4.9/5 teacher rating The new EF English Live app - our most engaging and personalized English learning experience yet! • Brand new app design to ensure a modern, easy-to-use, intuitive experience • Providing unparalleled learning experiences with a focus on speaking skills • Cultivating effective learning habits right from the start to maintain motivation The Efekta Method™ - the most interactive way to learn English • Learn by speaking - a conversation-based and interactive virtual learning environment that combines experienced teachers, our one-of-a-kind Hyperclass, and AI technology • Advanced online learning technology - live-action video to simulate interactive real-life scenarios. With hyper-personalized feedback for faster progress • Complete flexibility - we are available when you are. Combine 1:1 live classes with Efekta Teachers™, interactive group classes and self-study exercises available 24/7, on any device • We only hire the best- if you want to learn English fast, you need a good teacher. We are the only online English school that has a network of over 3,000 certified teachers trained in our award-winning Efekta Method™ and at your fingertips. The EF English Live app features • 24/7 access to live teachers on any device • Personalized learning plan with clear targets based on your goals, schedule, and budget • Book 1:1 English classes with a triple certified Efekta Teacher™. They do not just teach; they mentor you to overcome challenges, set goals, and celebrate your successes • Led by an Efekta Teacher™, join live group classes with learners like you from all over the world • Complement your private and group classes with access to over 2,000 hours of learning exercises – perfect for learning on the go • Practice with videos, vocabulary quizzes, reading exercises, grammar games, and writing tasks • 16 levels of English learning aligned with CEFR standards (Internationally recognized qualification) • A comprehensive level placement test • Synchronized progress across mobile, desktop and tablet Please note: To access the course content on the EF English Live App, you will need to be a current EF English Live student. About EF English Live: EF English Live is the world’s first and largest online English school, offering Business and General English courses with 20 million learners taught, 2 million classes per year and 30 years of online teaching experience. Successfully teaching English to learners from Europe, Middle East, the Americas, China and Asia.
Immerse
Master a new language with immersive lessons and AI-powered practice. Turn everyday moments into learning opportunities and join live classes with instructors. Designed for real-world fluency in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
- Self-paced learning paths
- Live instructor-led classes
- Real-world language capture
- Personalized AI practice
- Progress review and retention
- Multi-language support
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Build real-world fluency in the language you're learning, through immersive lessons, expert-led classes, and the everyday moments you capture along the way. Immerse is the mobile companion to the Immerse Fluency Performance Platform. With it, you can: • Progress through Self-Paced Lessons in your personalized Learning Path • Schedule Live Classes with instructors, join from web or VR • Review what you've learned between sessions to lock in retention • Capture real-world language moments through your phone or paired AI glasses, turning everyday encounters into personalized practice Whether you're learning English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French — for work, travel, or daily life — Immerse meets you where fluency actually happens: in the real world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Immerse at 100% against EF English Live's 29%. Immerse also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). EF English Live's advantage is ratings volume (443 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Immerse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EF English Live has 443 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of EF English Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of Immerse's.
EF English Live ships an update every 2 months, Immerse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EF English Live | Immerse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (443 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 443 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Signum International AG | Immerse Inc. |
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EF English Live
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In-app purchases
EF English Live
No in-app purchases
Immerse
No in-app purchases









