Comparison

NAWL Builder Multilingual vs Hbret

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NAWL Builder Multilingual

Features
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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 don’t 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 β€œspaced-repetition”, 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.

About

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.

Screenshots

NAWL Builder Multilingual4 screens
Hbret4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Hbret sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. NAWL Builder Multilingual asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
NAWL Builder Multilingual versus Hbret: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAWL Builder MultilingualHbret
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 108 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size45 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEFL TechnologiesInTouchUp

In-app purchases

None

NAWL Builder Multilingual

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Hbret

One-time8
  • Hbret Basic Access – 1 Month$0.99
  • Tip $1$0.99
  • Basic Access$0.99
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  • Hbret Basic Access – 3 Months$1.99
  • Tip $3$2.99
  • Hbret Basic Access – 12 Months$4.99
  • Tip $5$4.99
  • Tip $10$9.99

Questions

Is NAWL Builder Multilingual free?
NAWL Builder Multilingual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hbret free?
Hbret is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NAWL Builder Multilingual or Hbret have ads?
Neither NAWL Builder Multilingual nor Hbret shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAWL Builder Multilingual or Hbret?
NAWL Builder Multilingual ships an update every 108 months, and Hbret every 4 days. Most recently, NAWL Builder Multilingual was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hbret on October 24, 2026.

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