Comparison

EtymologyExplorer vs Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

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

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About

EtymologyExplorer

Discover the fascinating origins and connections of words. This app provides visual maps of word roots, detailed etymologies, definitions, and audio pronunciations. Explore how seemingly unrelated words can share common ancestry.

Highlights
  • Visual map of word origins
  • Connections between related words
  • Full written etymology
  • Definitions
  • Transliterations
  • Audio pronunciations
Features
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Etymology Explorer is the word origin app you've been waiting your whole life for! Features include: • Visual map of word origins • Connections between related words (e.g. acrobat and acronym) • Etymology in full written form • Definition, transliterations, and audio pronunciations I would love to hear your feedback on how to improve the app, so please let me know if there are any issues or what features you want next! Ever wonder if the words album and albino are related? They are! Download the app and you'll find out how. For more information on our Terms of Use and Terms and Conditions please visit https://etymologyexplorer.com/terms_and_conditions.html

About

Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

Learn the building blocks of words with this educational app. Explore Latin and Greek root words, prefixes, and suffixes with definitions and examples. Prepare for exams by understanding how these elements combine to form new vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Learn Latin root words
  • Learn Greek root words
  • Understand prefixes and suffixes
  • Definitions and examples provided
  • Prepare for examinations
  • Related definitions included
Features
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Master Root Words, Prefixes & Suffixes — Build a Bigger Vocabulary Fast Unlock the building blocks of the English language. Prefix, Suffix & Root Words is the all-in-one vocabulary builder that teaches you Latin root words, Greek root words, prefixes, and suffixes — each with clear meanings, origins, and real-word examples. Learn how words are built, decode words you've never seen before, and prepare for the SAT, GRE, ACT, TOEFL, and other exams with confidence. A root word is the most basic form of a word that can't be divided into smaller meaningful parts. By adding a prefix (at the beginning) or a suffix (at the end), you create whole new words. Learn the roots once, and you'll understand thousands of English words instantly. 486+ Latin & Greek Roots Browse a complete, searchable dictionary of root words with meanings, language of origin, and example words — filter by letter or search instantly. Prefixes, Suffixes & Root Lists Dedicated, searchable lists of common prefixes and suffixes with definitions and examples — everything in one place. Flashcards Study Mode Flip through roots, swipe to mark what you know, and track your mastery over time with a daily study streak. Vocabulary Quiz Test yourself with mixed multiple-choice questions and review your quiz history to see your progress. Themed Collections Explore roots grouped by topic — Numbers, Body & Health, Time, Movement, Light & Color, and more. Word of the Day Learn a new root every day and build a lasting study habit. Learn the Theory Easy-to-read guides: What is a root word? Root words vs. base words, affixes explained, Greek vs. Latin roots, how to decode unfamiliar words, using roots on tests, and where English words come from. Why you'll love it • Perfect for students, teachers, ESL learners, writers, and word lovers • Great prep for SAT, GRE, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS & spelling tests • Fast search and clean, distraction-free design • Light & dark mode • Works fully offline — no account needed Start learning the roots of English today and watch your vocabulary grow.

Screenshots

EtymologyExplorer4 screens
Prefix, Suffix & Root Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EtymologyExplorer at none against Prefix, Suffix & Root Words's shown. EtymologyExplorer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 32). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. EtymologyExplorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Prefix, Suffix & Root Words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 EtymologyExplorer against 4.8 for Prefix, Suffix & Root Words. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EtymologyExplorer has 1.6K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of EtymologyExplorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Prefix, Suffix & Root Words's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EtymologyExplorer ships an update fortnightly, Prefix, Suffix & Root Words every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EtymologyExplorer versus Prefix, Suffix & Root Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtymologyExplorerPrefix, Suffix & Root Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better32
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMight Could Studios LLCJakir Hossain

Customer experience

EtymologyExplorer

All ratings1,559 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.6%

Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

EtymologyExplorer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Word of the day feature not working consistently
  • Occasional freezing or unresponsiveness of the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more words and languages to the database
  • Implement a dark mode option
  • Improve search functionality to allow cross-language searches
  • Provide more advanced features for power users (e.g., flashcards, quizzes)

Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

EtymologyExplorer

Subscriptions4
  • Supporter$1.491 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Special7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Special Premium$29.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$29.99
  • Lifetime Premium2 variants$59.99
1 purchases

Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

One-time1
  • Prefix, Suffix & Root Words+$4.99

Questions

Is EtymologyExplorer free?
EtymologyExplorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prefix, Suffix & Root Words free?
Prefix, Suffix & Root Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EtymologyExplorer or Prefix, Suffix & Root Words?
Prefix, Suffix & Root Words is rated higher. EtymologyExplorer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Prefix, Suffix & Root Words averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do EtymologyExplorer or Prefix, Suffix & Root Words have ads?
Prefix, Suffix & Root Words shows ads; EtymologyExplorer does not.
Which is updated more often, EtymologyExplorer or Prefix, Suffix & Root Words?
EtymologyExplorer ships an update fortnightly, and Prefix, Suffix & Root Words every 8 months. Most recently, EtymologyExplorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Prefix, Suffix & Root Words on October 25, 2026.

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