Comparison

NGSL Builder Multilingual vs Essential Words

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

Head to head
About

NGSL Builder Multilingual

This app helps English language learners and teachers utilize the New General Service List (NGSL) vocabulary. It offers tools for downloading, organizing, and studying words using science-based flashcards and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • NGSL vocabulary list access
  • Intelligent Wordlist Maker
  • Spaced-repetition flashcards
  • Progress tracking and reporting
  • Native English pronunciation
  • English, Japanese, and Thai support
Features
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NGSL Builder Multilingual: In English Japanese and Thai This application is designed to help learners and teachers make use of one of the most important lists of vocabulary words for second language learners of English, the New General Service List (NGSL). The NGSL is a free open source wordlist and is used with permission. The app contains simple tools to help you download, email and organize the NGSL, 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 NGSL: The New General Service List (usually referred to as the NGSL) was published by Dr. Charles Browne, Dr.Brent Culligan and Joseph Phillips in 2013 after several years of of detailed corpus work with the well-regarded 2 billion word Cambridge English Corpus (CEC). 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 “spaced-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

Essential Words

Master 4000 essential English words through definitions, examples, and audio pronunciations. Learn vocabulary in context with engaging stories and bookmark words for review. Ideal for all English learners.

Highlights
  • 4000 essential English words
  • Detailed definitions and examples
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Engaging stories for context
  • Bookmark words for review
Features
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Expand your vocabulary and improve your English language skills with 'Essential Words - 4000' - a comprehensive language learning app designed to help you master the essential words of the English language while enjoying captivating stories. Key Features: Access a comprehensive list of 4000 essential English words to expand your vocabulary. Detailed definitions, example sentences, and audio pronunciation for each word. Engaging stories incorporating the essential words, making learning more enjoyable and contextual. Bookmark and revisit words for reinforcement. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid English foundation or an advanced learner seeking to enhance your language skills, 'Essential Words - 4000' is the perfect companion for your language learning endeavors. Dive into our app and unlock a world of knowledge, communication, and endless possibilities. Start your language learning journey today! Download 'Essential Words - 4000' now! Keep in touch with us via: - Email: insbox.helps@gmail.com

Screenshots

NGSL Builder Multilingual4 screens
Essential Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NGSL Builder Multilingual at 5.0 against Essential Words's 4.5. NGSL Builder Multilingual also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Essential Words's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NGSL Builder Multilingual holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Essential Words has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NGSL Builder Multilingual versus Essential Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNGSL Builder MultilingualEssential Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings275 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEFL TechnologiesSon Le

Customer experience

NGSL Builder Multilingual

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Essential Words

All ratings63 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NGSL Builder Multilingual

No in-app purchases

None

Essential Words

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NGSL Builder Multilingual free?
NGSL Builder Multilingual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Essential Words free?
Essential Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NGSL Builder Multilingual or Essential Words?
NGSL Builder Multilingual is rated higher. NGSL Builder Multilingual averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Essential Words averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.
Do NGSL Builder Multilingual or Essential Words have ads?
Essential Words shows ads; NGSL Builder Multilingual does not.

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