Comparison

iLanguage vs Papota

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

Head to head
About

iLanguage

Learn vocabulary in multiple languages using flashcards with images and pronunciation. Features include verb conjugation, custom word lists, and offline access. Ideal for beginners and children, it offers quizzes to track progress.

Highlights
  • 1700+ words with images and pronunciation
  • Verb conjugation
  • Custom word lists
  • Offline access
  • Translate words between languages
  • Quizzes and progress tracking
Features
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Note that for sound you may have to either turn on the phone's in non-silent mode or use headphones. Learn English (UK and US), German, French, Spanish (Spain and Mexico), Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew,, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Russian! The iLanguage app will help you to improve your vocabulary by using the language flashcards. Its key features are: • 1700+ words with pictures and pronunciation in 11 Languages (13 flavors/accents) • Verb conjugation (click in the "i" button in the Verbs section) • Custom (selected) words section where you can add words from other sections that you would like to concentrate more on. You add a word to the custom section by clicking on a "+" button. You remove words from the custom section by clicking on a "trash" icon. • Offline, no internet access needed. Ideal for air travel • Translate words from any of the languages to another • Especially useful for kids and beginners – all the words are visualized (as splash cards) • Educational (planets, musical instruments, figures, chess figures, countries (with flags), professions, numbers, dates and times, etc.) • Learn and then take a quiz • Track your success and records Some of the iLanguage word categories are: • Animals • Food, fruits, and vegetables • Body parts • Clothing • Numbers, math, colors, and figures • Transport • Household • School and office • Sport and hobbies • Tools and appliances • Verbs, adjectives, and propositions • Professions • Musical instruments, chess figures • Family and kids • Geography, planets, countries • Basic phrases • Phrases for flirting • Phrases in a restaurant, in a hotel, when travelling • And much more! Stay tuned for the updates including new words, languages and features! ---------------------------- This app has been written in CSCS Scripting Language. A short intro to CSCS for Cross Platform Native Mobile Development at http://www.codemag.com/article/1711081

About

Papota

Features
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Traveling abroad but nervous about speaking the local language? Studying a second language but can’t find someone to practice with? Want to chat more naturally with international friends? This app is here to help. AI takes on roles like barista, friend, or coworker, giving you a safe space to practice anytime. Enjoy natural conversations in Korean, Japanese, French, and more. No pressure, no awkwardness—just real conversation at your own pace. Start speaking with confidence before your next trip. Right now, all features are free during our launch celebration.

Screenshots

iLanguage4 screens
Papota4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Papota at none against iLanguage's 2. iLanguage's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. iLanguage sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Papota asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLanguage ships an update every 4 days, Papota every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLanguage versus Papota: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLanguagePapota
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB181 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVassili Kaplanshoma ono

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iLanguage

One-time2
  • Ad Removal$0.99
  • Speech Recognition$0.99
None

Papota

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLanguage free?
iLanguage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Papota free?
Papota is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLanguage or Papota have ads?
Neither iLanguage nor Papota shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLanguage or Papota?
iLanguage ships an update every 4 days, and Papota every 10 days. Most recently, iLanguage was updated on October 24, 2026 and Papota on October 7, 2026.

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