Comparison

WRD vs Pinu

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

Pinu

This app transforms language learning into a fun, game-like experience. It uses interactive lessons and a supportive companion to help users build speaking confidence through real-world practice and instant feedback.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning journey
  • Interactive map-based lessons
  • Virtual language buddy
  • Real-world speaking practice
  • Instant feedback on exercises
  • Progressive language expansion
Features
Currently charting
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Meet Pinu — your language buddy. Pinu turns language learning into an engaging, game-inspired journey. Instead of tedious memorization and endless vocabulary lists, you learn by playing, practicing, and building confidence step by step. Whether you’re preparing for a trip, settling into a new place, or simply challenging yourself, Pinu makes learning a new language feel approachable and rewarding. Why Pinu? - Gamified Learning Explore interactive lessons through a map-based journey. Each lesson feels like a small quest, keeping you motivated as you progress. - Your Language Buddy Pinu isn’t just a mascot — he’s there to celebrate your wins and support you along the way. - Real-World Speaking Practice Practice everyday scenarios and build the confidence to speak naturally from day one. - Instant Feedback Get immediate guidance and positive reinforcement after every exercise. - More Languages Ahead Pinu is built to grow with new languages and learning experiences continuously on the way. Start your language journey with Pinu today!

Screenshots

WRD4 screens
Pinu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WRD at 4.7 against Pinu's 4.1. WRD also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 56). Pinu's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Pinu sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WRD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WRD has 2.8K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of WRD's written reviews are positive against 52% of Pinu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WRD ships an update every 3 weeks, Pinu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
WRD versus Pinu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWRDPinu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings) — better4.1 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better56
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#94 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size392 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappymagenta UABLEAF BOAT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

WRD

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

Pinu

All ratings56 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

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

Pinu

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
6 purchases

Pinu

Subscriptions5
  • Pinu - Languages Learning$4.997 Days
  • Pinu3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Pinu$15.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Pinu3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pinu$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Avatar Outfit Set$1.99

Questions

Is WRD free?
WRD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinu free?
Pinu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WRD or Pinu?
WRD is rated higher. WRD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Pinu averages 4.1 from 56 ratings.
Do WRD or Pinu have ads?
Neither WRD nor Pinu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WRD or Pinu?
WRD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pinu every 2 weeks. Most recently, WRD was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pinu on November 5, 2026.

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