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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

EWA vs Drops

EWA 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner EWA
Drops 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

EWA is generally preferred for its engaging and varied learning methods, though users should be aware of potential subscription and accent issues.

Full reviews: EWA · Drops

EWA and Drops both offer language learning, but EWA stands out for its engaging content, including books and video clips, which users find effective for vocabulary and retention. However, EWA faces criticism regarding accent consistency and subscription management, while Drops' specific user feedback is not available in the provided reviews.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: EWAR32R44R27R41
EWA EWA is praised for its diverse content, including a library of reading material from children's books to more advanced texts, and the use of video clips for learning R32R44R27R41. Users appreciate its focus on connecting words and useful vocabulary, making learning feel easier . However, some users report issues with missing audio for words in the 'to be learnt list' and untranslated words in books .
Drops No specific user feedback on Drops' features and content is available in the provided reviews.
Ease of Use and Engagement edge: EWAR11R18R25R37
EWA Many EWA users find the app engaging, addictive, and easy to use, with a good format that aids learning and retention R11R18R25R37. The app's gamified approach is seen as a fun way to learn R44. However, some users find the gamification to be 'nonsense' and struggle to pick up where they left off . Free users are annoyed by persistent prompts to subscribe .
Drops No specific user feedback on Drops' ease of use or engagement is available in the provided reviews.
Pronunciation and Accent tieR1R3R4R16
EWA EWA receives significant criticism for its accent consistency. Users are disappointed that the app primarily uses an American accent, despite promotional materials suggesting a British RP accent R1R3R4. Some also note 'mispronunciations' of words R1. Conversely, other users praise the app for its 'clear pronunciations' and the ability to hear phrases R16.
Drops No specific user feedback on Drops' pronunciation or accent is available in the provided reviews.
Level Progression and Accuracy tieR12R48R50R13
EWA EWA users report mixed experiences with level progression. Some find the 'beginner' and even 'intermediate' levels to be very basic R12R48R50. There are complaints about lessons not opening up despite passing tests, even for paid subscribers R13. Some users also report being taught at a beginner level despite setting their level to intermediate R10. The app is also criticized for AI-translated content with errors and lack of context R21.
Drops No specific user feedback on Drops' level progression or accuracy is available in the provided reviews.
Price and Value tieR10R4R21R1
EWA EWA is a free app with in-app purchases, but users frequently complain about aggressive upsells and deceptive subscription practices. Some were charged for additional subscriptions without clear pricing R10 or found it difficult to cancel, being charged months after unsubscribing via the App Store R4. Users also mention a lack of a free trial R21 and a 'ridiculous number of cookies' for a paid app R1. Despite these issues, some users subscribe for a year and find value R13.
Drops No specific user feedback on Drops' price or value is available in the provided reviews.
Customer Support and Refunds tieR4R9R10R21
EWA EWA users report significant issues with customer support and refunds. Users describe difficulties canceling subscriptions and getting refunds, with support sometimes claiming not to understand the issue or stating everything is fine despite ongoing charges R4R9R10R21. The process for refunds is described as requiring users to 'jump hoops' R21.
Drops No specific user feedback on Drops' customer support or refunds is available in the provided reviews.
Pick EWA if

you enjoy learning through varied content like books and video clips, find gamified learning engaging, and are willing to navigate potential subscription and accent inconsistencies R32R44R18R41.

Pick Drops if

you are looking for an alternative to EWA and are interested in an app with a similar free + IAP model, as there is no specific negative feedback for Drops in the provided reviews.

Evidence note: The evidence for Drops is extremely thin, as no reviews for Drops were provided. All comparisons are based solely on EWA's user reviews.

Frequently asked

Does EWA offer British accents?
Despite promotional videos featuring a British RP accent, EWA predominantly uses an American accent, which has disappointed users R1R3R4.
Is EWA easy to cancel?
Many EWA users report significant difficulties canceling subscriptions, with some being charged for months after attempting to cancel through the App Store and being told they must cancel via the website R4R10R21.
Are EWA's lessons suitable for advanced learners?
EWA's lessons are often described as very elementary, with some users finding even the 'intermediate' level to be basic and reporting that the app teaches them as if they know no English despite setting a higher level R10R12R13R48.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R32] EWA 5/5 · GB Better than Duolingo: The inclusion of a library of reading material from children’s books to more advanced reading, as well as the lessons is very helpful
  2. [R44] EWA 5/5 · GB Fun learning: Great way to learn a language. I love the books and game play.
  3. [R27] EWA 5/5 · GB Great fun: A fun way to learn languages, with little video clips
  4. [R41] EWA 5/5 · GB First use: Enjoying it so far very easy to use and innovative either way film clips
  5. [R11] EWA 5/5 · GB So far so good: I’ve been using EWA for a few days now, although it’s early days I like the format and feel that I am engaged so wanting to continue learning. Hopeful that it continues.
  6. [R18] EWA 5/5 · GB Engaging: Really enjoying the App - it’s really engaging and a little addictive!! The learning and retention are solid!! 👍🏾
  7. [R25] EWA 5/5 · GB Help learning Spanish: This app learning us quick and easy to use. It’s really helped me master the basics.
  8. [R37] EWA 5/5 · GB Getting there: Easy to navigate. If like me retention is the issue you really need to repeat repeat repeat. That’s not an app though
  9. [R1] EWA 1/5 · GB Accents: Surely the app should be mirroring good practice and helping us to pay attention to honing our accent, instead too often there are American accented mispronunciations of words and particularly those with the letter J, why? Also, for a paid app, there are a ridiculous number of cookies that need to be denied access in a protracted exercise that should be accepted or denied with a single cl
  10. [R3] EWA 3/5 · GB Doctor: Could i have a narrator with British Accent ?
  11. [R4] EWA 1/5 · GB Scam Scam Scam Scam Scam Scam Scam Scam Sca Scam Scam Scam: I downloaded this app because their promotional videos use a British RP accent, which is what I wanted to learn. In reality, the app only uses an American accent. I unsubscribed from the App Store the same day, but three months later I noticed they were still charging me. When I contacted them, they said I must cancel through their websi
  12. [R16] EWA 5/5 · GB Clear pronunciations: The best bit about this app is hearing the phrases and the pronunciations
  13. [R12] EWA 3/5 · GB Very elementary: Unless you’ve never heard a word of Spanish, don’t do “ beginners” I’m really a beginner, but even intermediate is very basic
  14. [R48] EWA 5/5 · GB Mixed feelings: Loving the way this teaches you the language but seems to be from a very basic level. Lots of questions asked to work out what you know but then ignores it.
  15. [R50] EWA 4/5 · GB Easy: I think I have joined too early I am finding it very easy but no doubt it will get harder before long
  16. [R13] EWA 2/5 · GB Only beginner lessons available: I’m disappointed that no more lessons are opening up despite passing tests. I have also paid a year’s subscription, which is not very much but still expectations were not met.
  17. [R10] EWA 1/5 · GB Scam: I bought a subscription and set my level to intermediate, but the app started teaching me as if I knew no English at all. Then a message appeared asking if I wanted “better learning tools” with no price shown. After I clicked yes, it turned out to be another paid subscription. I contacted customer service immediately to cancel. First they said they didn’t understand the issue. After I asked
  18. [R21] EWA 1/5 · GB Translated by AI, very basic and difficult to cancel: No free trial and they make you jump hoops to get a refund. It’s a Babbel and Duolingo ripoff without any of the investment. It is created using AI so the translations lack context and it is full of errors. The lessons are very basic and repetitive.
  19. [R9] EWA 3/5 · GB About refund: Hello, I subscribed to the 3-month plan today. I saw that refunds are available within 14 days, would it be possible for me to receive a refund? Could you please let me know how I can proceed with the refund process?

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store