Comparison

LookUpList vs Braino

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

Head to head
About

LookUpList

Build your personalized dictionary and word lists by searching across your favorite websites. Save words instantly and look them up from any app. Supports custom websites and iOS built-in dictionaries.

Highlights
  • Cross-site word searching
  • Save words to custom lists
  • Look up words from other apps
  • Add any searchable website
  • Create multiple word lists
  • Import/export word lists (CSV)
Features
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LookUpList is an app that lets you build your own dictionary and word lists. Just enter a word or phrase and tap the “Search” button — it instantly looks it up across your favorite websites. The app performs a cross-site search using all the websites you’ve added to the tab bar, so you can easily compare results side by side. You can also save looked-up words to your word lists with a single tap. It’s perfect for language learners! Even better, you can look up words from within other apps — no need to switch back and forth. This is especially useful when reading articles in news or ebook apps. You’re not limited to online dictionaries — any website with a search function can be added. Create a custom dictionary that fits your needs! "Look Up" - Look up words and phrases instantly by tapping the “Search” button. - Cross-search all added websites to easily compare their results. - Switch between websites by swiping — one-handed use is easy. - Add any website with search capability. - Save words and phrases to your word lists with just one tap. - Look up words from other apps using the Share Extension — no app switching needed. - Supports iOS built-in dictionaries as well. - Add custom website tabs using URLs with query strings (for advanced users). "Word List" - Each word includes a checkmark, favorite button, and note field. - One-tap web search from your word list. - Sort words alphabetically or by creation date. - Create multiple word lists. - Easily import and export your word lists in CSV format. Please leave a review on the App Store. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at: sup.lookuplist@gmail.com Thanks for your support!

About

Braino

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Braino(ブレイノ)は、あなたが出会った英単語・フレーズだけを集めて単語帳を作り、テストで身につけていく英語学習アプリです。 誰かが決めた単語集を順番にこなすのではなく、映画で、仕事で、ネットで――あなたが実際に出会った言葉だけを貯めていく。 「調べて、貯めて、身につける」までが、このアプリひとつで完結します。 ■ 出会った言葉を、その場で調べる ・英単語 約46,000語を収録した日英辞書をアプリに内蔵 ・英語でも日本語でも、入力すれば方向を自動判定して検索 ・約30,000件の例文で、実際の使われ方も確認できる ■ ワンタップで、自分だけの単語帳に ・検索結果からワンタップで保存。手入力の手間がほとんどありません ・辞書にないフレーズや文章も、見出しと意味・メモを自由入力で保存 ・保存した言葉は「未習得/習得済み」で整理。単語/フレーズのフィルタで、覚えるべきものがすぐわかります ■ テストで確かめて、身につける ・クイック復習・弱点克服・総復習の3プリセット+細かく選べるカスタム設定 ・「弱点克服」はこれまでの回答履歴から出題を自動で組み立て ・答え合わせはカードを左右にスワイプするだけ。正解したものは習得済みへ一括反映 ・日課の強制も、連続記録のプレッシャーもありません。やりたい日に、やりたい分だけ ■ 発音も、目と耳から ・英単語には発音記号を自動表示 ・ワンタップで音声読み上げ。目と耳の両方から覚えられます ■ オフラインで完結、登録不要 ・辞書データはアプリに内蔵。検索も保存もテストも端末内で完結し、機内モードでも使えます(初回起動時の利用規約への同意にのみ通信が必要です) ・アカウント登録は不要。開いたその日から使えます ・保存した言葉や学習履歴を、開発者が収集・閲覧することはありません。あなたの単語帳は、あなただけのものです ■ 買い切り、追加課金なし ・一度の購入で、すべての機能をずっと使えます ・サブスクリプション・広告・アプリ内課金は一切ありません こんな方におすすめです。 ・日課型の学習アプリが続かなかった方 ・単語を都度ネットで調べるだけで、記録がバラバラになっている方 ・自分のペースで、必要な言葉だけを確実に覚えたい方 必要なものだけ、自分の単語帳に。 あなただけの単語帳を、今日から。 【対応環境】 iOS 18以上を搭載したiPhone / iPadOS 18以上を搭載したiPad 【辞書・データについて】 本アプリは、EDRDG(Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group)のJMdict/EDICTファイル、Tatoeba Projectの日英対訳例文、CMU Pronouncing Dictionaryを形式変換のうえ使用しています。

Screenshots

LookUpList4 screens
Braino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LookUpList at Free against Braino's $3.99. LookUpList also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Braino's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

LookUpList is free to download; Braino costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LookUpList ships an update every 2 months, Braino every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LookUpList versus Braino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLookUpListBraino
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYohei NoguchiKnightage

In-app purchases

None

LookUpList

No in-app purchases

None

Braino

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LookUpList free?
LookUpList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Braino free?
Braino costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LookUpList or Braino have ads?
Neither LookUpList nor Braino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LookUpList or Braino?
LookUpList ships an update every 2 months, and Braino every 3 weeks. Most recently, LookUpList was updated on October 14, 2026 and Braino on October 13, 2026.

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