Comparison

MnemonicWords vs Foreign Languages

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

Head to head
About

MnemonicWords

Master English vocabulary with a comprehensive learning assistant. It offers structured courses, a vast dictionary, and interactive exercises designed for all levels, from beginners to exam preparation. Utilize spaced repetition and personalized flashcards for effective memorization.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary courses for all levels
  • Extensive English dictionary
  • 15 memorization exercises
  • Spaced repetition technique
  • Offline mode for courses
  • Phrasebooks and grammar rules
  • Customizable flashcards
Features
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Mnemonic Words is your best English language learning and vocabulary building assistant! WHO IS THE APPLICATION FOR? • you have just started learning English and want to learn the required minimum of English words • you are continuing to study English and want to improve your vocabulary level • you are preparing for an English exam (IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, FCE) and you need to quickly learn a large number of new words WHAT MNEMONIC WORDS APP OFFERS: • vocabulary courses for Beginner, Elementary and Intermediate levels (1000, 1200, and 1400 most popular English words) • English vocabulary on popular topics (over 20,000 words) • English dictionary (over 150,000 words and phrases), where you can add your own words and phrases • the ability to create your own sets of words • 15 different exercises to memorize English words • 2 vocabulary tests and 3 games • phrasebooks on popular topics (more than 2500 of the most necessary English phrases for daily communication) • efficient spaced repetition technique As well as: • offline mode for vocabulary courses • grammar rules with lots of examples and exercises • video phrases from your favorite TV series with exercises for memorization • books • family sharing function • creation of flashcards and audio files REMEMBERING TECHNIQUE For long-term memorization of English words, Mnemonic Words uses the proven spaced repetition method based on the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve. In addition, you can use the speed learning mode when preparing for exams. The English word repetition calendar and the Mnemonic Words reminder system will prompt you at the right time which words need to be repeated and which words should be tested. The application pays special attention to the English words that are the most difficult to learn. MEMORIZATION EXERCISES 15 fun workouts will help you memorize the basic meanings of English words, their spelling, pronunciation, as well as use in specific examples, which makes the application an excellent trainer of English words. ENGLISH WORDS CARDS All selected English words in the app contain: • high-quality dubbing, with the ability to switch between British and American versions, as well as male and female voices; • transcription; • most popular and other translations of the word; • examples of the use of words in sentences with translation and voice acting. And over 5000 of the most used English words have beautiful associative pictures that will add a lot of positive emotions to your learning process. For every English word you want to learn, you can add your translation, example, text association, and image (if absent). Within 14 days after installing the application, you can learn English words without restrictions and fully appreciate the effectiveness of learning English with Mnemonic Words. Making a monthly and annual subscription to Mnemonic Words will give you the opportunity not only to learn English and memorize English words without any restrictions in the application and on the website https://mnemonicwords.com, but also the opportunity to use the family access function, and purchase package "All included" will additionally give the opportunity to create an unlimited number of flashcards and audio files from English words and phrases. In the app, you will be able to purchase an auto-renewable monthly or annual subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. The user can manage their subscription. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchasing the app. The unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://mnemonicwords.app/privacy Terms of use: https://mnemonicwords.app/terms

About

Foreign Languages

Master new languages with a structured catalog of topics and a minimalist interface. Enjoy offline learning, track your progress with statistics, and save words you need to remember. Offers light and dark modes for comfortable viewing.

Highlights
  • Structured topic catalog
  • Minimalist interface
  • Offline mode
  • Light/Dark mode
  • Progress statistics
  • Favorites list
Features
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Why Phoebus? • Perfectly structured catalog of topics • Minimalistic interface • Offline mode (learn a foreign language even without internet access) • Light/Dark mode switch available (we made sure your eyes get less tired) • Statistics: track your progress and achievements • Favorites: learn the foreign words you personally need

Screenshots

MnemonicWords4 screens
Foreign Languages4 screens

Verdict

The call

MnemonicWords and Foreign Languages are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. MnemonicWords sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Foreign Languages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 — 4.9 for MnemonicWords against 5.0 for Foreign Languages. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MnemonicWords ships an update fortnightly, Foreign Languages every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MnemonicWords versus Foreign Languages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMnemonicWordsForeign Languages
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksiy KudryaDmitriy Lobanov

Customer experience

MnemonicWords

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Foreign Languages

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

MnemonicWords

Subscriptions4
  • Full access for 1 month$1.991 Month
  • Full access for 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Full access for 1 year$14.991 Year
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  • Full access for 1 year$21.491 Year
One-time7
  • Creating audio files$3.99
  • Creating audio files$5.99
  • Creating audio files$7.99
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  • Flash cards and audio files$10.99
  • Flash cards and audio files$13.99
  • All included$38.99
  • All-inclusive$54.99
2 purchases

Foreign Languages

Subscriptions2
  • All lessons - 1 month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • All lessons - 1 year3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is MnemonicWords free?
MnemonicWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foreign Languages free?
Foreign Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MnemonicWords or Foreign Languages?
Foreign Languages is rated higher. MnemonicWords averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Foreign Languages averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MnemonicWords or Foreign Languages have ads?
Neither MnemonicWords nor Foreign Languages shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MnemonicWords or Foreign Languages?
MnemonicWords ships an update fortnightly, and Foreign Languages every 2 weeks. Most recently, MnemonicWords was updated on September 8, 2026 and Foreign Languages on September 8, 2026.

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