Specus vs WordSphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Specus
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Exploring the ocean of time is more interesting than you can imagine. "Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away." Marcus Aurelius "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages." William Shakespeare "Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." Nathaniel Hawthorne "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein Reading is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader's prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. With the rapid development of modern society, people's lives have changed dramatically. Reading allows me to enter into new worlds and new lives. However, the names of philosophers, authors, and artists show up in lines at times. Some names are familiar, but it's difficult for me to confirm the details immediately. These intermittent pauses break the rhythm of reading on and off. The situation inspired me, so Specus series were born. • Harena - Mesopotamia • Papuros - Egypt • Squama - China • Safranum - India • Ostracon - Greece • Busto - Roman Kingdom, Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Western Roman Empire, and Byzantine Empire • Herba - Italy • Tamesis - the United Kingdom • Sequana - France • Rhenus - Germany • Volga - Russia • Itasca - the United States • Sionainne - Ireland • Columnas - Spain • Esfera - Portugal • Cerasus - Japan • Floresta - Taiwan The apps you've purchased from the App Store between 2015 and 2018 were set to In-App Purchase items of another App, Universitas. Pleaese provide receipt information through Email. After verification, you will receive the "In-App Purchase Redeem Code" so that you can download the app again for free. • Search and find sorted items of Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Sciences, Language, Technology, Arts, Literature, History, Geography, and More, which are collected from Our Blue Planet • Share thoughts, feelings, and questions with someone special to you • Stand on the shoulders of giants and see further ※ More than 5300 sorted items available
WordSphere
This free dictionary app helps users efficiently study English vocabulary. It is suitable for learners of all levels, offering a straightforward approach to mastering new words.
- Efficient vocabulary study
- Suitable for all learner levels
- Free dictionary access
- Focus on English mastery
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WordSphere is designed to give users a fast and efficient way to study English vocabulary. This free dictionary app is built for every level of the learner!
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The clearest difference is price: WordSphere at Free against Specus's $23.99. Specus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 7 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
WordSphere is free to download; Specus costs $23.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Specus ships an update every 4 months, WordSphere every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Specus | WordSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Yu Tse Wu | APPS BAY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Specus
No in-app purchases
WordSphere
No in-app purchases








