# Woodpecker vs Shapewise

The clearest difference is ads: Woodpecker at none against Shapewise's shown. Woodpecker also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shapewise's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Woodpecker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shapewise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shapewise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Woodpecker has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Woodpecker ships an update every 5 weeks, Shapewise every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Woodpecker | Shapewise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodpecker-language-learning/id1067723008/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapewise-brain-games/id6816633069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Woodpecker Learning Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435002350) | [vuong cuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/639531018) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Shapewise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapewise-brain-games/id6816633069)

Engage in a daily brain workout with three short games designed to enhance memory, focus, math, logic, and word skills. Track your progress against yourself and enjoy untimed puzzles for relaxation. The app offers accessibility features and works offline.

**Highlights:** Daily selection of three brain games, Practices memory, focus, math, logic, and words, Progress tracking against personal history, Untimed relaxation puzzles, Offline functionality, Accessibility options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Woodpecker free?

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

### Is Shapewise free?

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

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

Shapewise is rated higher. Woodpecker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Shapewise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Woodpecker or Shapewise have ads?

Shapewise shows ads; Woodpecker does not.

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

Woodpecker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shapewise every 2 days. Most recently, Woodpecker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shapewise on November 6, 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.*