Comparison

shlang vs Basque Vocabulary

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

Head to head
About

shlang

Enhance your foreign language learning by easily capturing and reviewing new words and phrases encountered in media and text. This app helps you build vocabulary by tracking known words, providing definitions and examples, and offering spaced repetition for effective recall.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary tracking
  • Word and phrase definitions
  • Translation to any language
  • Spaced repetition for recall
  • Subtitle search for movies/TV
  • Text and article import
  • Auto language detection
Features
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How often do you use a dictionary while watching a movie, reading a book or a web article in a foreign language? Probably often. Do you recall all those words or phrases which you used a dictionary for in 1 week? Probably not. You can use many applications: dictionaries, translators, memory cards and so on to build your vocabulary. Anyway it would require some manual work to recognize different word forms, phrases and idioms. Shlang makes things easier for you, all what you need is in one place - focus on unknown words before reading/watching: Words and Phrases - mark words or phrases you already know, they will be in your vocabulary and do not bother you next time; - let Shlang know about your language (English only atm) level and Shlang will be able to not show easy (for your level personally) words; - work with unknown words or phrases: - see definitions; - see examples; - translate to any language you want/know; - if still not sure you get familiar with a word or a phrase, mark the one "to repeat" so next time you face the one Shlang will help you to recall; - repeat any of the words or phrases from your vocabulary. Media - search for movie/TV subtitles - (soon) search for books - open (with Share) - web articles, - YouTube video with subtitles, - (soon) YouTube song with lyrics. - paste any text into Shlang. Languages - advanced support for English: grouping related words, phrase verbs, (soon) idioms; - support for 180+ languages: word extraction, translation; - auto detection of text language: useful for web articles when the language is not predefined like in movies or books.

About

Basque Vocabulary

Features
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Unlock the Heart of the Basque Country Whether you're planning a trip to Bilbao or Donostia–San Sebastián, moving to the Basque Country, or simply passionate about unique languages, Basque Vocabulary is your essential companion for learning Euskara. Why Learn Basque (Euskara)? Basque is one of the oldest languages in Europe, spoken by hundreds of thousands of people across the Basque Autonomous Community, Navarre, and the Northern Basque Country in France. Speaking the local language opens doors to authentic cultural experiences and deeper connections with locals. Key Features - Essential Word Bank: Over 3,000+ high‑frequency words. - Audio Pronunciation: Listen to native speakers to perfect your accent from day one. - Offline Mode: Learn on the go—anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Perfect For: - Travelers: Navigate menus, signs, and transport with ease. - Students: Supplement your language classes with targeted vocabulary. - Expats: Integrate into your new home and feel like a local. Start your journey today! Ezagutu euskararen edertasuna. Privacy policy: https://balconygames.com/privacy.html Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

shlang4 screens
Basque Vocabulary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: shlang at none against Basque Vocabulary's 2. shlang also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Basque Vocabulary's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Basque Vocabulary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. shlang asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

shlang ships an update every 2 months, Basque Vocabulary every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
shlang versus Basque Vocabulary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametershlangBasque Vocabulary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey SamsonovAlexandr Korsak

In-app purchases

None

shlang

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Basque Vocabulary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is shlang free?
shlang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basque Vocabulary free?
Basque Vocabulary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do shlang or Basque Vocabulary have ads?
Neither shlang nor Basque Vocabulary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, shlang or Basque Vocabulary?
shlang ships an update every 2 months, and Basque Vocabulary every 4 days. Most recently, shlang was updated on October 24, 2026 and Basque Vocabulary on October 25, 2026.

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