Comparison

Word vs NGSL English Flash Card

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

Head to head
About

Word

This app offers a science-based system for efficient vocabulary acquisition. Teachers can monitor student progress through an online learning management system, create custom wordlists from various recognized sources, and generate randomized tests. It supports multiple languages for definitions and interfaces.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Student progress tracking
  • Teacher-created tests
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Customizable wordlists
  • Multiple language support
Features
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Word Learner is a science based efficient word learning system whereby teachers can track their students vocabulary learning using the online learner management system at www.word-learner.com. Go there to make a class and wordlist for the students. The app comes with:- - spaced repetition efficient word learning software - ability to track students' learning - ability for teachers to create a test for the class on a certain day (randomized test questions) - a built-in dictionary - ability to save words to learn from the dictionary - ability to create your own wordlist or sub-list from the NGSL, NAWL, BSL, TSL, CEFR-J, Cambridge Starers, Movers, Flyers, KET PET and FCE as well as Korean NEAT wordlists (built-in) and SAT - definitions and interfaces in Korean, Thai, Arabic, Vietnamese and Japanese as well - points awarded for learning - ability to create tests* - example sentences in English* - and much more ... * in paid mode Teachers login to word-learner.com, create a class and decide which words they want students to learn. The teacher gives the class code to the student to put in their their app to start learning. All data are tracked using the Learner management System. Just set it up and collect the data at the end of the semester. More details on word-learner.com. Teachers can create timed tests to appear on certain days as well. The app randomly selects words from the learning set and generates a 4 item multiple-choice test. All test data are saved to the online learner management system. All wordlists are used with permission.

About

NGSL English Flash Card

Features
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NGSL Flash Card is an English vocabulary learning application using NGSL, which covers 92% of everyday English conversation. ▼ Features Tap and swipe to learn efficiently. Automatic playback of English vocabulary In addition to "I understand" and "I don't understand," "I understand perfectly" status allows you to review only those words that are unclear in your memory. ▼ What is NGSL? NGSL (New General Service List) is an English vocabulary book of approximately 2,800 words covering 92% of English words used in daily life such as "daily conversation," "TV and radio," and "newspapers and documents. This English vocabulary book is ideal for those who want to learn English for conversation, not for a test. The NGSL is a basic English vocabulary book, and we are also planning to release a new English vocabulary book for business people (BSL), TOEIC test takers (TSL), and researchers and graduate students (NAWL) in the near future. ▼ How to use Press "Start" to begin studying. 2. English vocabulary words are displayed with audio. 3. Swipe according to your level of understanding - Swipe right: Got it - Swipe left: Did not understand - Double tap: Perfectly understood 4. you can study the questions you didn't understand again - Random: Random questions will be randomly selected from the "Got it" and "Didn't get it" answers. - Random: Random questions will be shown among the questions you answered "I don't know" or "I don't know". ▼ Additional features to be added in the future - Addition of BSL, TSL, and NAWL vocabulary - My English Vocabulary Book function (save English words you have entered with their translations) - Example sentences for each meaning & answer from example sentences - Display of example sentences for each meaning & answers to questions from example sentences - Display of English words that are similar in spelling - Progress tracking

Screenshots

Word4 screens
NGSL English Flash Card4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word at none against NGSL English Flash Card's 1. Word also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.4). NGSL English Flash Card's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price 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. NGSL English Flash Card sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word ships an update every 2 months, NGSL English Flash Card weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word versus NGSL English Flash Card: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordNGSL English Flash Card
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEFL TechnologiesMaaji inc.

In-app purchases

None

Word

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NGSL English Flash Card

One-time1
  • Unlimited No Ad$5.99

Questions

Is Word free?
Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NGSL English Flash Card free?
NGSL English Flash Card is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word or NGSL English Flash Card have ads?
NGSL English Flash Card shows ads; Word does not.
Which is updated more often, Word or NGSL English Flash Card?
Word ships an update every 2 months, and NGSL English Flash Card weekly. Most recently, Word was updated on November 6, 2026 and NGSL English Flash Card on November 8, 2026.

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