Comparison

iVocabulary vs Flashword

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

Head to head
About

iVocabulary

This app helps you learn new vocabulary quickly and efficiently. It supports various file formats, rich media, and intelligent repetition algorithms to adapt to your learning needs. Track your progress and stay motivated on your language learning journey.

Highlights
  • Intelligent repetition algorithms
  • ProVoc file format support
  • Customizable vocabulary lists
  • Rich media (images, audio)
  • Seamless data sync
  • Progress tracking
Features
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iVocabulary is the perfect companion to help you learn vocabulary quickly, efficiently, and flexibly. Whether you're preparing for exams, learning a new language, or expanding your vocabulary, iVocabulary adapts to your needs. Features: - Relies on the popular ProVoc file format: keep your precious vocabulary collection - Efficient Learning: Intelligent repetition algorithms. - Fully Customizable: Create your own vocabulary lists or use ready-made sets. - Rich Media: Use rich text and add images and audio to your words. - Seamless Sync: Access your data anytime, anywhere. - Progress Tracking: Monitor your achievements and stay motivated. - Easy Imports: Supports popular vocabulary file formats: ProVoc, ... Learn smarter, not harder – download iVocabulary today and reach your language goals! ----- Legal Notice ----- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flashword

Easily save new words you encounter, look them up in system dictionaries, and add personal notes for context or translation. Organize your vocabulary into custom categories for efficient learning and retention.

Highlights
  • Save new words
  • System dictionary lookups
  • Personal notes for words
  • Categorize saved words
  • Organize vocabulary
Features
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Ever heard a word you did not know, looked it up, and then quickly forgot about it? If that is the case, Flashword comes to the rescue! With Flashword, you can save new words you hear or learn in any way. You can look them up using the system's dictionaries and you can take notes for every word, maybe to jot down a translation, maybe to remember the context you first heard that word in, maybe to highlight interesting use cases. You can also divide the words into categories of your choosing to quickly organize the words you save!

Screenshots

iVocabulary4 screens
Flashword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashword at 100% against iVocabulary's 33%. iVocabulary's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. iVocabulary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Flashword sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVocabulary ships an update monthly, Flashword every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iVocabulary versus Flashword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVocabularyFlashword
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian BeerAlessio Mason

Customer experience

iVocabulary

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Flashword

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iVocabulary

Subscriptions4
  • Mobile Only - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Universal - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Mobile Only - Annual$8.991 Year
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  • Universal - annually14 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Flashword

One-time1
  • Small tip$0.99

Questions

Is iVocabulary free?
iVocabulary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashword free?
Flashword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iVocabulary or Flashword have ads?
Neither iVocabulary nor Flashword shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVocabulary or Flashword?
iVocabulary ships an update monthly, and Flashword every 2 weeks. Most recently, iVocabulary was updated on November 2, 2026 and Flashword on November 4, 2026.

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