# 生词本 vs Daily背单词

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 生词本 at 2.6K against Daily背单词's 28. 生词本 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Daily背单词's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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 Daily背单词 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daily背单词 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 生词本 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of 生词本's written reviews are positive against 100% of Daily背单词's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 生词本 | Daily背单词 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1120027237/reviews) | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily/id1577666439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 34 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) | [奕鑫 史](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217732173) |

## 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


### Daily背单词

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily/id1577666439)

This app helps you memorize vocabulary using the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve method. It offers personalized word lists, various learning modes, and background playback for efficient study. Features include flashcards, a wordbook for difficult terms, and group study options.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Personalized word lists, Multiple study modes, Background audio playback, Flashcards with examples, Group study feature, PDF export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 子账号 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000个单词上限 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍5刀） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限 | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF导出功能 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍4刀） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍3刀） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍2刀） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限（砍1刀） | $5.99 | one-time |
| 无限个单词上限 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 生词本 free?

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

### Is Daily背单词 free?

Daily背单词 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 生词本 or Daily背单词?

Daily背单词 is rated higher. 生词本 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Daily背单词 averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do 生词本 or Daily背单词 have ads?

Neither 生词本 nor Daily背单词 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 生词本 or Daily背单词?

生词本 ships an update fortnightly, and Daily背单词 every 2 weeks. Most recently, 生词本 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Daily背单词 on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*