Word memorization card vs Thumb calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Word memorization card
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γ» Tap the βCreateβ button on the main screen. γ» Enter the name of the word book. Example: Japanese book γ» Enter the words you want to memorize on the front and back of the memorization card. Example: front [ιη©Ί], back [blue sky] -You can enter as many pairs of words as you like with the arrow buttons below. γ» Back to the main screen. γ» Tap the "Use" button with the created word book selected. -Words on the front side are displayed, and you can see the words on the back side by tapping the "Turn" button. γ» Tap "Reverse" to reverse the front and back of all cards. γ» Tap βShuffleβ to randomize the card order when you move with the arrow buttons. γ» You can tap the star mark on the upper right to make it a landmark. (Tap the setting button at the top right of the main screen to rename or delete each word book.) Please contact the review section or DM here. https://twitter.com/corasck
Thumb calculator
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A calculator that is easy to operate with just the thumb of one hand, even on large-screen smartphones. *Specially placed numeric keypad
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Word memorization card at none against Thumb calculator's shown. Word memorization card also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.8.3). Thumb calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Word memorization card ships an update every 4 months, Thumb calculator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word memorization card | Thumb calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 15.8.3 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuya Fujita | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
In-app purchases
Word memorization card
No in-app purchases
Thumb calculator
No in-app purchases
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