# 生词本 vs 小记忆

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 生词本 at 2.6K against 小记忆's 13. 生词本 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 生词本 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and 小记忆 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 生词本 against 4.7 for 小记忆. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 生词本 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of 生词本's written reviews are positive against 73% of 小记忆's.

生词本 ships an update fortnightly, 小记忆 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 生词本 | 小记忆 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1120027237/reviews)** | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1476711484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) | [海云 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078143101) |

## What reviewers say

### 生词本

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1120027237)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 生词本 Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| 谷歌翻译功能 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 背单词功能 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 小记忆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1476711484)

This app helps you memorize information efficiently using the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve. It offers features like timed reminders, batch card creation from text, images, or PDFs, and intelligent fill-in-the-blanks for effective learning.

**Highlights:** Ebbinghaus forgetting curve memorization, Batch card creation (text, image, PDF), Intelligent fill-in-the-blanks, Card text-to-speech, Customizable review intervals, Data backup and synchronization, Memory statistics and curves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小记忆-按月订阅 | $0.99 | per month |
| 小记忆-按年订阅 | $1.99 | per year |
| 小记忆PRO版 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 生词本 free?

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

### Is 小记忆 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 生词本 or 小记忆?

生词本 is rated higher. 生词本 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while 小记忆 averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do 生词本 or 小记忆 have ads?

Neither 生词本 nor 小记忆 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 生词本 or 小记忆?

生词本 ships an update fortnightly, and 小记忆 every 2 months. Most recently, 生词本 was updated on October 21, 2026 and 小记忆 on October 20, 2026.

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