Education & Reference (641 programs)

Pros: Comes with excellent Russian audio. Special quizzes and flash cards.

Cons: The interface is rather dull. Emphasis on in-app purchases.

Pros: Male and female voice-overs will help teach you pronunciations of words. Over 1000 words available to learn to read. Vibrant graphics take your mind off the chore of learning. Many types of fireworks to enjoy, including an option to customise your own.

Cons: Writing too fast may cause the app not to recognise input. Can take time to learn handling of firework launchers. Answers sometimes overlap, leading you to accidentally pick the wrong one. Theme becomes tiresome if you're not passionate about learning the language.