NAWL Builder Multilingual vs Hbret
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NAWL Builder Multilingual
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NAWL Builder Multilingual: This application is designed to help learners and teachers make use of one of the most important lists of academic vocabulary words for second language learners of English, the New Academic Word List (NAWL). The list is open source and is used with permission of the authors. The app contains simple tools to help you download, email and organize the NAWL, as well as science-based study tools to quickly and efficiently learn the words, keep detailed record of your progress and the ability to email your progress to yourself or a teacher. The original definitions are written in simple English and the app also give you pronunciation of each word by a professional voice talent who is a native speaker of English of North American English. About the NAWL: The first version of the New Academic Word List (NAWL 1.0), published by Dr. Charles Browne, Dr. Brent Culligan is finished and available at the following link (www.newgeneralservicelist.org). The list is available in alphabetical order, with inflected forms, and with Standard Frequency Indices (Carroll, Davies, & Richman, 1971; Carroll, 1971). The list is used with permission. About Intelligent Flashcards: The app also contains an Intelligent Wordlist Maker and Intelligent Flashcard system. The Intelligent Wordlist Maker helps you to quickly and efficiently pick only the words you donβt know for study in the flashcard system. Rather than force you to go through the entire list at once, Intelligent Wordlist Maker guides you through the list by frequency bands, allowing you to add words little by little, just as you need them or when you have time. Based on the well documented science of βspaced-repetitionβ, the Intelligent Flashcard system systematically and efficiently helps you to review the words several times over a period of a month, giving you extra time with the words that are giving you difficulty.
Hbret
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Hbret β Learn, Practice, and Play Together Hbret is an interactive learning platform designed to make practicing Geez characters(Fidels) engaging, flexible, and collaborative, especially for Tigrinya and Amharic learners. Key Features β’ Interactive Learning Boards: Practice Geez characters(Fidels) using customizable boards. β’ Tigrinya and Amharic Learning: Explore and practice characters through interactive activities. β’ Live Collaborative Rooms: Join other participants to practice together in real time. β’ Flexible Practice: Learn independently or participate in group activities. β’ Learning Through Play: Make character(Fidel) recognition and practice more engaging. Hbret is designed for individuals, families, classrooms, and groups who want to learn, practice, and connect. Learn together. Practice together. Grow together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAWL Builder Multilingual at none against Hbret's 8. NAWL Builder Multilingual also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Hbret's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 108 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Hbret sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. NAWL Builder Multilingual asks for nothing beyond the download.
NAWL Builder Multilingual ships an update every 108 months, Hbret every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NAWL Builder Multilingual | Hbret |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 108 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EFL Technologies | InTouchUp |
In-app purchases
NAWL Builder Multilingual
No in-app purchases
Hbret
- Hbret Basic Access β 1 Month$0.99
- Tip $1$0.99
- Basic Access$0.99
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- Hbret Basic Access β 3 Months$1.99
- Tip $3$2.99
- Hbret Basic Access β 12 Months$4.99
- Tip $5$4.99
- Tip $10$9.99
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