Comparison

LangWid vs Learn on Widgets

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

Head to head
About

LangWid

This app helps you master Japanese vocabulary and grammar through smart widgets and reminders that display words and phrases on your phone's home screen. It offers over 10,000 vocabulary and grammar sets, flashcards, and progress tracking to aid unconscious learning and build confidence.

Highlights
  • Unconscious learning via home screen widgets
  • Customizable widgets and reminders
  • 10,000+ vocabulary and grammar sets
  • JLPT level organization
  • Minimalist flashcard system
  • Progress tracking
  • Audio and quiz features
Features
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Master Japanese Effortlessly! Struggling to remember Japanese vocabulary or grammar? Langwid® makes language learning effortless with smart Widgets and Reminders, helping you absorb new words unconsciously—every time you unlock your phone! WHY Langwid® Works? Langwid® combines cutting-edge Widget technology with an unconscious learning method to naturally reinforce Japanese words and phrases throughout your day. A survey of 300+ learners at Dekisu Learning Center found that: ・ 95% of users found Langwid® effective ・ 80% improved their vocabulary retention within a month KEY BENEFITS of Langwid® ・ Unconscious Learning – Words appear on your home screen, helping you absorb them effortlessly. ・ Customizable Widgets & Reminders – Tailor your learning experience to fit your schedule. ・ 10,000+ Vocabulary & Grammar Sets – Organized by JLPT levels (N5-N1) & daily communication topics. ・ Minimalist Flashcard System – Simple yet effective for active learning. ・ Build Confidence in Japanese – Develop a solid vocabulary foundation to speak with ease. Features That Make a Difference ・ Personalized Widgets – Customize the look and feel of your learning widgets. ・ Smart Reminders – Get notifications to stay on track. ・ Interactive Flashcards – Swipe, flip, and memorize efficiently. ・ Track Your Progress – Stay motivated with visual learning stats. ・ Learn with Audio & Quiz – Improve pronunciation with native voice support. If you have any advice or suggestions, please send your feedback to us. Your feedback will be fully appreciated. We are looking forward to improving our product with your help. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you decide to subscribe to the Langwid®: Learn Japanese widget to access all content, the following will apply: * You'll be charged once a month or once a year depending on the subscription option you choose. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Prices are in US Dollars and may vary outside of the US. * You can manage your subscription and renewal settings, or discontinue your subscription by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://activeuser.co/term/langwid_term.txt Privacy policy: http://activeuser.co/term/langwid_policy.txt

About

Learn on Widgets

Learn new vocabulary effortlessly by seeing words appear on your lock and home screens. This app integrates learning into your daily routine without requiring dedicated study time. It supports multiple languages and offers pronunciation and example sentences for better retention.

Highlights
  • Learn words on lock screen
  • Learn words on home screen
  • Supports 12+ languages
  • Pronunciation and example sentences
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable word refresh rate
Features
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Learn a new word every time you look at your phone. You don't need to spend hours in an app to learn a language. Learn on Widgets brings words straight to your lock screen and home screen. When you check the time, ride the train, take a break at school or glance at your phone for notifications, a new word is waiting for you. No lessons, no pressure, no boring drills. Words become a natural part of your day, and your vocabulary grows without you even noticing. WHY LEARN ON WIDGETS? • Learn without spending time: You don't even need to open the app. You already look at your phone dozens of times a day — now every glance is a learning moment. • Stronger memory with your own language: Every word is shown in the language you're learning together with its meaning in your native language. Seeing both side by side locks the word into your memory. • 12+ languages, any combination: English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and more. Choose which language you learn through which. • Lock screen and home screen widgets: Pick the widget that fits your setup and let the words refresh throughout the day. • At your own pace: Decide how often the words change. • Pronunciation and examples: Listen to audio pronunciation and see how each word is used in example sentences. • Track your progress: See how many words you've learned and reach your goals step by step. WHO IS IT FOR? Beginners starting a new language, students preparing for exams, travelers practicing before a trip, or anyone who simply wants to know a few more words every day. PREMIUM With Premium, unlock all languages and word sets and keep learning with new words added every month. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://learnonwidget.novemyazilim.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Learn on Widgets now — your first word will be ready the next time you look at your phone!

Screenshots

LangWid4 screens
Learn on Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LangWid at 62% against Learn on Widgets's 33%. LangWid also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 1). Learn on Widgets's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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. LangWid sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Learn on Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn on Widgets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LangWid has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of LangWid's written reviews are positive against 33% of Learn on Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LangWid ships an update every 6 weeks, Learn on Widgets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LangWid versus Learn on Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLangWidLearn on Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (104 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Long NguyenBeyturk Kirezlik

Customer experience

LangWid

All ratings104 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative23.8%

Learn on Widgets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LangWid

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly subscribe3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • One month subscription$5.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription3 Days trial$6.993 Months
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  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • One year subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$12.99
5 purchases

Learn on Widgets

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscriber3 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Subscription opportunity3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$13.991 Month
One-time2
  • Opportunity of a Lifetime$39.99
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is LangWid free?
LangWid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn on Widgets free?
Learn on Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LangWid or Learn on Widgets?
Learn on Widgets is rated higher. LangWid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Learn on Widgets averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LangWid or Learn on Widgets have ads?
Both LangWid and Learn on Widgets show ads.
Which is updated more often, LangWid or Learn on Widgets?
LangWid ships an update every 6 weeks, and Learn on Widgets every 3 weeks. Most recently, LangWid was updated on November 11, 2026 and Learn on Widgets on November 12, 2026.

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