Comparison

WRD vs Use Dutch

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

Head to head
About

WRD

Accelerate language learning with engaging exercises designed to improve vocabulary and master reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Utilize high-quality audio from native speakers and a science-based process for long-term word retention. The app adapts to your pace and offers personalized learning plans.

Highlights
  • Accelerated vocabulary learning
  • Reading, listening, speaking, writing practice
  • Native speaker audio
  • Science-based memory techniques
  • Personalized learning plans
  • Progress tracking across multiple languages
Features
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Accelerate language learning with a helpful companion app!  WRD is an engaging, free app that greatly accelerates learning languages by improving your vocabulary in a fast and easy way. Master your reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills with quick, short exercises. Instant access to the most popular topics speeds up the language learning process. High-quality audios recorded by native speakers help speak properly. Learn to speak new languages before going to sleep or even on the go. Just listen, memorize, and refresh words in the Audio Mode. Based on the experience of language experts, computer language models, and statistics, WRD helps you quickly advance in learning Spanish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Turkish, Belarusian, and Russian. More languages coming soon. Why WRD? • WRD effectively engages you to effortlessly practice in quick lessons for reliable results in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. • WRD quickly imprints solid, long-term word associations in visual, audio, and text form into your memory with a science-based process. • WRD adapts to your own pace and builds a personal learning plan for your level. • Practice dozens of useful everyday topics in addition to the primary learning course. • Complete your goals, get rewards, and track your progress across many languages at the same time. • Learning with WRD is free. If you love WRD, try WRD PRO for 7 days free! Learn faster without ads, access full databases of words and topics, get advanced progress analysis, and learn multiple languages. At confirmation of the WRD PRO purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and it will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Automatic renewal can be turned off at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. After the cancellation of the renewal, WRD PRO will expire at the end of the current period. For support and feedback contact us at: info@wrd.app Privacy Policy: https://wrd.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://wrd.app/terms.html

About

Use Dutch

Prepare for the Dutch integration exam with this language learning app. It offers focused lessons covering reading, listening, speaking, and writing, with adaptable levels for all learners. Practice with exam-style exercises and real-life examples to achieve your language goals.

Highlights
  • Inburgeren exam preparation
  • Reading, listening, speaking, writing skills
  • Adaptable levels for all learners
  • Exam format practice
  • Real-life examples
Features
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Get Ready for the Inburgeren Exam with Use Dutch. Start for free. If you're an expat looking to secure your residence permit or Dutch passport, "Use Dutch" offers a direct and effective path to mastering the Dutch language essentials needed for the inburgeren exam. What Makes Use Dutch Different? Focused Learning: Our course is specifically designed to prepare you for the inburgeren exam, covering reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Adaptable Levels: Whether you're beginning your Dutch language journey or looking to refine your skills, our app caters to learners of all levels. Exam Preparation: Benefit from exercises that replicate the exam format, helping you practice and improve your skills with real-life examples. Start Learning Today With "Use Dutch," you gain a reliable tool for preparing for the inburgeren exam. Ideal for expats at any stage of their Dutch language learning process, our app supports you every step of the way towards achieving your goals. Download "Use Dutch" now and take a significant step towards acing your inburgeren exam and making the Netherlands your new home. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://usedutch.nl/privacy Terms and conditions - https://usedutch.nl/terms

Screenshots

WRD4 screens
Use Dutch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Use Dutch at 100% against WRD's 51%. Use Dutch also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). WRD's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. WRD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Use Dutch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Use Dutch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WRD has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of WRD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Use Dutch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WRD ships an update every 3 weeks, Use Dutch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WRD versus Use Dutch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWRDUse Dutch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size392 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappymagenta UABValeriia Khristinina

Customer experience

WRD

All ratings2,787 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative36.6%

Use Dutch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

WRD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Freezing issues
  • Inability to change language
  • Incorrect word pronunciations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more languages
  • Improve German vocabulary
  • Allow custom word lists
  • Provide sample sentences
  • Adjust audio playback speed

Use Dutch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WRD

Subscriptions10
  • WRD Pro (1 Week)$3.997 Days
  • WRD Plus (1 month)3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • WRD Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Unlock Everything (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Family PRO (Monthly)3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • WRD Pro (3 Months)7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • WRD Pro (6 Months)7 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Unlock Everything (6 month)6 Months trial$39.996 Months
  • WRD Plus (1 Year)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • WRD Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Use Dutch

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Access$17.991 Month
  • 6 month$89.996 Months

Questions

Is WRD free?
WRD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Use Dutch free?
Use Dutch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WRD or Use Dutch?
Use Dutch is rated higher. WRD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Use Dutch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WRD or Use Dutch have ads?
Neither WRD nor Use Dutch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WRD or Use Dutch?
WRD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Use Dutch every 3 days. Most recently, WRD was updated on November 7, 2026 and Use Dutch on November 4, 2026.

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