Comparison

生词本 vs 万词王

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

Head to head
About

生词本

This app helps you learn vocabulary efficiently using a scientifically proven spaced repetition system. It offers features like cloud sync, custom definitions, and real-time translation to build your ultimate word knowledge base.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition learning algorithm
  • Cloud sync and backup across devices
  • Customizable word definitions and example sentences
  • Real-time translation for over 100 languages
  • Tag management for word organization
  • Import Kindle vocabulary lists
  • Action Extension for quick word saving
Features
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可能是查单词速度最快的 app,记录的单词会永远保存,支持标签管理、模糊搜索,致力于打造最极致的单词知识库软件。 背单词算法来自备受推崇的《17 天搞定 GRE 单词》一书,从记忆学的规律出发,以适当的记忆标准,用科学合理的记忆周期和严密的统筹安排来量身定制学习规划,为考生提供短时快速记忆单词的经典方法。每个单词的背词循环包括 8 个复习点,能够最大限度地提高背单词的效率、延长单词的记忆时间,在过去年数十万名用户的实践当中,已经得到了很好的证明。 iPhone、iPad、Mac 多平台,支持云同步与备份。 - 根据《17天搞定GRE单词》一书中的8个遗忘周期科学背诵单词,在单词需要复习时自动发送通知提醒,让背单词不再痛苦,记忆更加牢固。 - 显示词根词缀。 - 可以自己编辑单词的释义和例句。 - 超过30万条英、美真人发音。 - 支持查询与记录词组。 - 支持导入 Kindle 生词本。 - 支持谷歌翻译,便于记录词组、句子、专业词汇、小语种语言等词典中不存在的内容,可以自动检测并针对一百多种语言进行翻译。 - 可以给单个单词打多个标签,同时也可以检索包含某个或多个标签的所有单词,便于高效分类与整理。另外也可以针对标签安排单词背诵。 - 支持 Action Extension,从任意软件中查词并存储至生词本。 功能: - 内置词典,自动查询。 - 发音语速自由调节。 - 随时将单词生成表格并导出。 - 可以记录例句,利用语境记单词。 - 全局搜索单词/释义/例句。 - 背单词可以指定某些单词先出现中文,再出现英文。 - 纯正发音,离线朗读,不需要请求网络。 - 四种排序模式。 - 记录单词时支持输入中文进行查询。 - 没有广告。 - 会背的单词可以归纳起来,同样也不会丢失。 - 背单词内部乱序,记忆更科学。 - 3D Touch 快速记单词。 - 不会背的单词系统会自动安排加背。 - 自动检测剪贴板中的单词。 - 自动列出需要复习的单词。 - 列表可以隐藏中文/英文便于复习。 - 随机打乱单词列表。 - 在 iPad 上使用分屏功能时,在其他软件中拷贝单词,生词本会立即查询单词 用户政策条款:https://github.com/josephchang10/privacy-policy/blob/master/生词本用户协议.md 有任何问题,欢迎联系作者: 微博@张嘉夫

About

万词王

This app helps you learn English vocabulary through pronunciation, real-life examples, and diverse practice modes. It offers a vast library of wordbooks, detailed definitions, and features to improve speaking and memorization skills.

Highlights
  • Real-person pronunciation guidance
  • Extensive wordbook library
  • Detailed word definitions with etymology
  • Multiple vocabulary and pronunciation training modes
  • Smart pronunciation scoring and correction
  • Interactive speaking practice with scenarios
  • Adaptive reading difficulty adjustment
Features
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●国家新闻出版署2023年数字出版精品遴选计划应用 ●AppStore 首页推荐应用 ●苹果线下专卖店体验机推荐应用 万词王(曾用名完美万词王),万词王真人实景背单词,学好英语,从读准每个单词发音开始。 【真人拆音节领读单词】 -真人3遍口型领读单词,反复大声朗读,读准每个单词发音 -剑桥语言学者严选例句,在场景中理解每个单词 【400+词书,你需要的这都有】 四六级/考研/托福/雅思/专四/专八/医学/计算机/... 四六级/考研等真题词组及各类话题词书 【单词释义全方位解读】 -正版柯林斯英汉双解词典,词源故事|视频|图片|谐音|搞笑|助记应有尽有 -3000+词根词缀带你串记上万单词,涵盖近十年四六级真题 【多种训练模式,记单词、练发音】 -看中选英/看英选中/听音辨义/拼写题/看英文释义选英/跟读单词/跟读句子 -真人纠音(单词、例句智能评分并帮你纠正发音)、随身听(支持单词拼读) 【精炼速记卡】 -简化词义卡:精选核心知识,重点记忆效率更高 -考义突出:真题考过的释义标粗展示,按考频高低排序,重点记考义,备考减压力 -例句精准:单词释义与例句一一对应,理解常用语境,还可进行跟读打分 【创新功能,爱不释手】 - 快速刷词,考前临阵磨枪速刷神器 -变级阅读,个性化调整文章难度,符合各个基础的学习者 【趣味练口语,魅力配音秀】 -趣味原创情景剧练口语,还原真实场景对话 -练完口语可完成配音秀,凸显自己的声音魅力 共同进步,一起成为【万词王】 联系我们: 【微信公众号】:万词王 【新浪微博】:@万词王官方 【应用内】:万词王APP--「我的」--「帮助与反馈」.

Screenshots

生词本4 screens
万词王4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 生词本 at 2.6K against 万词王's 314. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. 生词本 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and 万词王 sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 生词本 against 4.7 for 万词王. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 生词本 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 314, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of 生词本's written reviews are positive against 84% of 万词王's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

生词本 ships an update fortnightly, 万词王 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
生词本 versus 万词王: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter生词本万词王
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better4.7 (314 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews83.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better314
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph Works Limited完美语言(北京)科技有限公司

Customer experience

生词本

All ratings2,583 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.5%

万词王

All ratings314 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.9%

User reviews

生词本

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient for learning new words
  • 💡 Helpful for building vocabulary
  • 🔒 Free with no ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Sync issues across devices
  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality

万词王

From 314 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient learning experience
  • 👍 Engaging real-person videos
  • 🎓 Comprehensive vocabulary coverage
  • ⭐ Helpful for improving language skills
  • 🤩 Enjoyable and motivating app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Concerns about excessive ads and paywall
  • 🤔 Preference for natural voice recordings over AI
  • 💰 Complaints about high subscription costs

Bugs and requests

生词本

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to import/export word lists

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add English explanations for words
  • Implement auto-pronounce feature
  • Allow customization of word lists and folders

万词王

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and account syncing problems
  • Freezing and crashing during usage
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Improve syncing across devices
  • Provide more customization options
  • Enhance review and practice features

In-app purchases

3 purchases

生词本

Subscriptions1
  • 生词本 Pro$1.491 Month
One-time2
  • 谷歌翻译功能$0.99
  • 背单词功能$1.99
26 purchases

万词王

One-time26
  • 不用背的新概念一册Free
  • vip月会员-员工专供Free
  • 小学100主题词-家庭生活$0.99
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  • 小学100主题词-校园生活$0.99
  • 福建中考核心词$2.99
  • 甘肃中考核心词$2.99
  • VIP月会员$4.99
  • 厨房设施词书$5.99
  • 职场工作词书$5.99
  • 医护英语METS一级词书$5.99
  • 雅思真题16Test1听力词组$5.99
  • 云南中考核心词$5.99
  • 天津中考核心词$5.99
  • 新概念英语1(教材同步)$5.99
  • KET官方话题词汇$5.99
  • 影迷必备$5.99
  • 牛津阅读树 Level 1$5.99
  • 2024年12月四级预测词单$5.99
  • 托福听力必备词汇$5.99
  • 年会员$29.99
  • 口语课-高级$69.99
  • 季度畅学卡$69.99
  • 年畅学组合$149.99
  • VIP终身会员-活动$299.99
  • VIP终身会员-298$299.99
  • 终身会员$299.99

Questions

Is 生词本 free?
生词本 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 万词王 free?
万词王 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 生词本 or 万词王?
生词本 is rated higher. 生词本 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while 万词王 averages 4.7 from 314 ratings.
Do 生词本 or 万词王 have ads?
Neither 生词本 nor 万词王 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 生词本 or 万词王?
生词本 ships an update fortnightly, and 万词王 every 2 weeks. Most recently, 生词本 was updated on September 24, 2026 and 万词王 on September 21, 2026.

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