ENGLISH ISLAND英語島 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against ENGLISH ISLAND英語島's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	ENGLISH ISLAND英語島 This App	空中英語教室通用版 Nemesis	eKidz.eu - Languages made easy Contender	Digital ትግርኛ Contender	賴世雄英文文法--容易學，好吸收！ Contender	MeBooks英語學習館 Contender	默書啦喂 - AI 默書練習助手 Peer	Learn Bengali (Beginners) Peer	Learn Catalan (Beginners) Peer	Write It! - Learn Languages Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Magzter Inc.	Soyong Corporation	eKidz.eu	Digital Tigrinya	Soyong Corporation	Soyong Corporation	LW Group Limited	BNR LANGUAGES INC.	BNR LANGUAGES INC.	Jernung
Category	Business	Education	Education	Books & Reference	Education	Education	Education	Education	Education	Education
Platform	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	0.0 / 5	3.7 / 5	4.5 / 5	5.0 / 5	2.8 / 5	1.0 / 5	3.0 / 5	4.5 / 5	5.0 / 5	1.0 / 5
Ratings Count	0	3	20	2	4	1	3	2	1	1
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	$5.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Aug 14, 2015	Jan 25, 2012	May 16, 2018	May 10, 2023	May 31, 2014	Mar 4, 2013	Oct 8, 2025	Oct 10, 2024	Jan 9, 2026	Jan 29, 2026
Last Updated	Sep 3, 2018	Nov 30, 2023	May 4, 2026	Jan 28, 2024	Sep 1, 2016	Mar 8, 2021	May 11, 2026	May 14, 2026	May 14, 2026	Apr 28, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	terrible
Score	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10/100
Praises	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Language learning content provides high value for specific intermediate level learners
Complaints	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Misleading communication regarding lifetime account access creates significant user distrust
Requests	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Editorial depth provides high-quality business context for professional users	-	-	-	-	Proprietary spaced-repetition engine creates high switching costs through accumulated user vocabulary data. Localized content partnerships provide specific cultural relevance that global competitors lack. Tiered subscription model maximizes lifetime value from committed, long-term learners.	OCR technology digitizes local textbooks for immediate academic relevance Alignment with Hong Kong Education Bureau vocabulary lists creates high switching costs	Offline-first architecture enables usage in low-connectivity travel scenarios 100% free content model removes all friction for top-of-funnel acquisition	Offline-first architecture enables usage in travel or low-connectivity environments Linear curriculum structure provides a clear, low-friction path for absolute beginners	Real-time stroke-order correction engine provides a technical barrier to entry for simple tracing apps.
Weaknesses	Latest iOS update dates to 2018 Annual subscription at $69.99 lacks entry-level tiers	-	-	-	-	Stagnant release cadence since 2021 erodes user trust and perceived app relevance. Minimal social features limit organic, network-driven user acquisition. 1.0-star rating on iOS signals critical technical or UX friction.	Premium tier at HK$398/year sits above category median 3-rating average on iOS suggests friction in core workflow	Zero active feature updates since release 0.0 rating on Android indicates potential technical regressions No cloud-save functionality for cross-device progress	Zero-revenue model limits R&D budget for AI-driven features Lack of real-time voice recognition scoring prevents practical speaking confidence	1★ rating on iOS reflects severe trust deficits regarding lifetime account access.
Pricing	subscription	freemium	free	subscription	freemium	subscription	subscription	free	free	freemium
Momentum	Zombie	-	Intense	-	Zombie	Zombie	Maintenance	Maintenance	Maintenance	Intense
Update Cadence	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~2557d avg	-	5 versions	-	4 versions	1 versions, 1 majors/6mo	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~16d avg	2 versions, ~2d avg	2 versions, ~2d avg	5 versions

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