Comparison

Flashcard Dictionary vs Wokabulary

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

Head to head
About

Flashcard Dictionary

This app helps you memorize words more effectively by generating personalized flashcards based on your progress. It utilizes definitions from the Oxford Dictionary, offering clear and concise explanations ideal for English learners.

Highlights
  • Personalized flashcard generation
  • Memorization progress tracking
  • Oxford Dictionary definitions
  • Concise and understandable explanations
  • Ideal for English learners
Features
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By using our algorithm to keep track of your memorization progress, we generate flashcards for you to memorize saved words better. We use definitions from Oxford Dictionary which is the most concise and understandable for English learners compared to other dictionaries. Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wokabulary

This app helps you learn foreign languages by creating and practicing your own vocabulary flashcards. It uses spaced repetition to optimize learning and offers various quiz modes. Syncs across devices and supports over 35 languages.

Highlights
  • Create custom vocabulary flashcards
  • Spaced repetition learning system
  • Multiple quiz modes (flashcard, typing, spelling)
  • Organize words with tags and search
  • Cross-device syncing with iCloud
  • Integrated dictionary and translation
  • Learning statistics and achievements
Features
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Are you learning a language in school, evening class, or in self-study? Collect, practice and organize your individual foreign language words with Wokabulary! Wokabulary is not a language course app. Wokabulary is a versatile flash card learning tool that lets you manage and practice your own vocabulary. ADD AND LEARN YOUR PERSONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE WORDS • Collect the words you pick up in class, while reading, or on the street. • Wokabulary can handle any foreign language and any script. • Easily manage multiple languages. SMART VOCABULARY/WORD LEARNING The heart of Wokabulary is its built-in spaced-repetition system: • Words get automatically sorted in learning levels. • New and difficult words are asked more often — old and easy words less often. • Always learn what you need to practice! PRACTICE ANYWHERE Add words and learn on all your devices: • iPhone • iPad • Mac • Watch • Seamlessly synced with iCloud VERSATILE QUIZ MODES Practice your words in three quiz modes: • Flash card quiz: Learn and repeat your words. • Typing quiz: Practice your writing skills. • Spelling quiz: Test your listening comprehension. EASILY ORGANIZE YOUR WORDS Efficiently manage and look up words: • Powerful search and filters. • Categorize your words with tags. • Directly find hard words and synonyms. DETAILED STATISTICS Keep up a steady learning pace and stay motivated: • Track your progress. • Unlock achievements. • Compare with your friends. DICTIONARY & TRANSLATION Lookup and translate words with just one tap: • Machine-translate words with DeepL. • Look up words in the macOS and iOS dictionaries. • Available for over 35 languages. SHARE WORDS WITH FRIENDS Easily exchange words with others: • Share words with your classmates. • Export and import CSV files. ======== Wokabulary is free to use with up to 60 words. To add more words, a subscription is needed. The subscription is a Universal Purchase and applies to Wokabulary on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Watch. A Family Sharing plan is available, which lets you share your subscription with your family. For questions and support, please contact us on: support.wokabulary.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flashcard Dictionary4 screens
Wokabulary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wokabulary at 4.6 against Flashcard Dictionary's 4.3. Wokabulary also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and ratings volume (26 vs 4). Flashcard Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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. Flashcard Dictionary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Wokabulary sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wokabulary holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wokabulary has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Flashcard Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 74% of Wokabulary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcard Dictionary ships an update every 9 days, Wokabulary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flashcard Dictionary versus Wokabulary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcard DictionaryWokabulary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.6 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews73.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings426 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusen ZhangCoding Friends GmbH

Customer experience

Flashcard Dictionary

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Wokabulary

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative16.9%

Bugs and requests

Flashcard Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Wokabulary

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Apple Watch performance issues with large databases (resolved in later updates)
  • Mac input not syncing to phone (older reviews)
  • Language selection window closes immediately (iOS 18.1)
  • Import/export function disappeared after CSV import
  • Synchronization issues (slow or not happening)
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  • App runs very slowly
  • Labels not syncing between Mac and phone
  • Computer and mobile versions slow to open

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add duplicate word search or detection
  • Directional arrow on quiz to switch stimulus and response
  • Improve translation tool integration (multiple suggestions, AI examples)
  • Add CSV import shortcut in Shortcuts app
  • Adjustable font size in flashcards
Show 13 more
  • More vocabulary lists in different languages
  • Option to customize SRS levels
  • Display tags during quizzes
  • Add keyboard control for vocabulary entry
  • Auto-select last used tag
  • Automatic scaling of font size for long words/sentences
  • Search function for languages
  • Add a spell checker and definition suggestions
  • Ability to program multiple revision reminders per day
  • Slicing review mode on all words
  • Syncing of vocabulary across different languages
  • Predictive text display
  • Function to input pronunciation of entered words

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flashcard Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$9.991 Year
4 purchases

Wokabulary

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Flex$3.491 Month
  • Unlimited Pro$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Family$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Family$129.99

Questions

Is Flashcard Dictionary free?
Flashcard Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wokabulary free?
Wokabulary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashcard Dictionary or Wokabulary?
Wokabulary is rated higher. Flashcard Dictionary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wokabulary averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.
Do Flashcard Dictionary or Wokabulary have ads?
Neither Flashcard Dictionary nor Wokabulary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcard Dictionary or Wokabulary?
Flashcard Dictionary ships an update every 9 days, and Wokabulary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashcard Dictionary was updated on July 5, 2026 and Wokabulary on September 23, 2026.

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