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20+ Best Memrise: Language Learning App Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

Memrise: Language Learning App is S tier, #1 of 25 in vocabulary learning. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

All 24 alternatives, in tier order

1. 2
   Infinite Japanese: VocabularyS

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 2,378 ratings · score 91

   Free Japanese vocabulary app with flashcard-style study, space-themed quizzes, and offline use.
2. 3
   Learn Japanese Kanji: BenkyōA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 3,529 ratings · score 87

   Japanese study app with kanji, vocabulary and kana databases, SRS and smart quizzes, and progress tracking.
3. 4
   Drops: Language Learning GamesB

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 71,681 ratings · score 77

   Education app that teaches vocabulary, phrases and scripts in many languages through game-style lessons.
4. 5
   Vocabulary - Learn words dailyB

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 220,615 ratings · score 72

   Word of the day app with a widget and games for learning new English words at your own level and pace.
5. 6
   MomoLingo: English and moreB

   Free download · ★ 4.7 · 94,494 ratings · score 71

   Educational game where players match correct word pairs and complete missions with the character MOMO to learn English.
6. 7
   Bright - English for beginnersC

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 27,000 ratings · score 70

   English vocabulary app with 6,000 essential words in themed sets, native speaker audio, and spaced repetition review.
7. 8
   LingQ | Learn LanguagesC

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 10,389 ratings · score 69

   Language app for building vocabulary and comprehension by reading and listening to real content in 50+ languages.
8. 9
   Lingo Legend Language LearningC

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 4,837 ratings · score 69

   A free game where you battle monsters with flashcard-based language questions to practice vocabulary and phrases.
9. 10
   504 - Vocabulary BuilderC

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 4,599 ratings · score 68

   Language learning app with 504 high-utility words per language, each with a definition, example sentence and native.
10. 11
    Lingvist: Learn Languages FastC

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 3,706 ratings · score 68

    Vocabulary-focused language learning app using spaced repetition, speech recognition and audio for 16 languages.
11. 12
    Infinite Korean: VocabularyC

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 2,705 ratings · score 68

    Free space-themed app for learning beginner Korean vocabulary with flashcards, audio, icons and timed quizzes.
12. 13
    Leitnary: English DictionaryD

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 2,942 ratings · score 68

    Offline English dictionary with Persian meanings, flashcards, Leitner-box review and adaptive practice questions.
13. 14
    WRD - Learn WordsD

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 2,775 ratings · score 68

    Free language app for building vocabulary with short exercises and native speaker audio, plus optional WRD PRO.
14. 15
    Clozemaster-Vocabulary BuilderD

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 2,081 ratings · score 67

    Free language app that teaches vocabulary through fill-in-the-blank sentences in over 50 languages, with a points.
15. 16
    Wordy - Language LearningD

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 2,493 ratings · score 67

    Language app teaching words through real film and series clips, with full English and Spanish courses.
16. 17
    Infinite SpanishD

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 1,810 ratings · score 67

    Free Spanish vocabulary flashcard game with space-themed play, using text, audio and visual icon formats for beginner.
17. 18
    Vocab: Learn English WordsF

    Free download · ★ 4.7 · 2,129 ratings · score 65

    Free English vocabulary app with a daily word, quizzes, word games, flashcards, pronunciation audio, and offline mode.
18. 19
    Easy Lizzy: English wordsF

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 5,802 ratings · score 64

    A game that helps users memorize English words using vivid associations.
19. 20
    FluentU: Learn Language VideosF

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.3 · 2,790 ratings · score 63

    Language learning app that teaches Spanish, French, Chinese and other languages through real-world videos with.
20. 21
    Learn Spanish with Easy TenF

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 3,000 ratings · score 50

    Free app for learning foreign languages by adding 10 new words a day, with voiced words and a 5-minute daily routine.
21. 22
    Learn French for Beginners.F

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 7,592 ratings · score 50

    Free French learning app for beginners with lessons on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, quizzes and a translator.
22. 23
    Tagalog Learning: VocabularyF

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 4,454 ratings · score 44

    Free app for learning Tagalog vocabulary and the alphabet through illustrations and short mini-games.
23. 24
    Learn Russian Language & VocabF

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 5,397 ratings · score 43

    Learn Russian vocabulary and the Cyrillic alphabet through illustrated words and short mini-games.
24. 25
    iTranslate LingoF

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 4,459 ratings · score 42

    Free education app for learning languages such as Spanish, Italian and French through short lessons and exercises.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to Memrise: Language Learning App on iPhone?

Infinite Japanese: Vocabulary, S tier, #2 in vocabulary learning.

Is there a free alternative to Memrise: Language Learning App?

Yes: Infinite Japanese: Vocabulary (S tier, #2) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above Memrise: Language Learning App?

No. Memrise: Language Learning App is #1 in vocabulary learning.

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