Head-to-head · English Learning Apps
Rosetta Stone vs VOA Learning English
Rosetta Stone leads on 0 checks, VOA Learning English on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRosetta Stone · 8.8/10
- Free planonly VOA Learning English
- Most featuresRosetta Stone · 2 of 3
Rosetta Stone scores higher on our rubric for english learning apps: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
VOA Learning English offers free plan; Rosetta Stone doesn't.
Rosetta Stone is the better fit for learners seeking immersive study or school integrations. VOA Learning English is the better fit for learners seeking free news, audio, and structured lessons.
- Rosetta Stone fits best
Learners seeking immersive study or school integrations
- VOA Learning English fits best
Learners seeking free news, audio, and structured lessons
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Side by side
| Feature | Rosetta Stone 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | VOA Learning English 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in English Learning Apps | #8 in English Learning Apps |
| Best for | Learners seeking immersive study or school integrations | Learners seeking free news, audio, and structured lessons |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Rosetta Stone 2/3 · VOA Learning English 0/3 | ||
| Speech recognition | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline lessons | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Placement test | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Lesson focus | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Course levels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Rosetta Stone is a paid language-learning service for individuals, schools, and organizations. Its subscription covers 25 languages and combines immersive lessons with TruAccent pronunciation feedback, Chat Missions for conversation… Read the review → |
VOA Learning English is a free multimedia service from Voice of America for people learning English, including beginning and intermediate learners. It combines news and feature stories with audio programs, podcasts, captioned videos, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Rosetta Stone — where it wins
- TruAccent gives pronunciation feedback during speech practice.
- Offline mobile units support learning without a connection.
- School integrations include Clever, LTI, Canvas, and Moodle.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan.
- The listed monthly and yearly plans share the same highlights.
- Plan and feature availability can vary by region and account type.
VOA Learning English — where it wins
- Free courses, lessons, worksheets, assessments, and lesson plans
- Captioned videos and slower-paced English broadcasts
- News, audio programs, MP3s, and podcasts for learners
Where it doesn't
- The official VOA Learning English service is web-based
- Its content focuses on American English
- Its strengths center on learning content, not personalized review
- Rosetta Stone8.8/10 · Paid
A broad language-learning subscription with lessons, tutoring, and school integrations.
Visit Rosetta StoneFull verdict → - VOA Learning English8.5/10 · Free plan
A free, web-based mix of structured lessons and learner-focused news and audio.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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