# Frederick vs Woodpecker

The clearest difference is rating: Woodpecker at 4.8 against Frederick's 4.4. Woodpecker also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 68) and review sentiment (82% vs 71%). Frederick's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frederick sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Woodpecker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Woodpecker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Woodpecker has 1K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Frederick's written reviews are positive against 82% of Woodpecker's.

Frederick ships an update every 2 months, Woodpecker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frederick | Woodpecker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frederick-learn-to-read/id1032546853/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodpecker-language-learning/id1067723008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 559 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Drew Badger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032546852) | [Woodpecker Learning Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435002350) |

## What reviewers say

### Frederick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frederick-learn-to-read/id1032546853)

This app helps speakers of any language learn to read, spell, and pronounce English through interactive games and phonics-based lessons. It avoids translation and memorization, focusing on building confidence and fluency in English.

**Highlights:** Phonics-based learning, Sight word recognition, Interactive games, Pronunciation practice, Offline functionality, Progress tracking, Teacher mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 indirim! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Game 25% off | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Game | $79.99 | one-time |


### Woodpecker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodpecker-language-learning/id1067723008)

Learn languages by watching videos in your target language. Touch words in subtitles for instant definitions and save them for review. Explore content from YouTube and Netflix to immerse yourself in native-speaker material.

**Highlights:** Interactive video subtitles, Instant word definitions, Save vocabulary for review, YouTube video discovery, Netflix integration (iPad), Offline bilingual dictionaries, Flashcard creation

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Video Player Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Woodpecker Tools Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Video Player Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Export Word History | $0.99 | one-time |
| Woodpecker Web Browser | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning a new language
- 👍 Good for practicing speaking and listening
- 👍 Diverse content selection
- 👍 Useful for improving vocabulary and reading skills
- 👍 Enjoyable and engaging learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subtitle issues (not working, inconsistent)
- 💰 Confusing or expensive pricing
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Netflix subtitles not working
- App crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent subtitle display

**Requested features**

- Support for more languages
- Improved subtitle synchronization
- Clearer pricing structure
- Better user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frederick free?

Frederick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Woodpecker free?

Woodpecker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Frederick or Woodpecker?

Woodpecker is rated higher. Frederick averages 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Woodpecker averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Frederick or Woodpecker have ads?

Neither Frederick nor Woodpecker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frederick or Woodpecker?

Frederick ships an update every 2 months, and Woodpecker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Frederick was updated on September 22, 2026 and Woodpecker on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*