Comparison

HapiEnglish vs HelloWord

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

Head to head
About

HapiEnglish

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快乐英语让人们可以轻松访问翻译成英语的常用短语,并在他们的手表中访问。它还包括模拟乘法闪存卡以提高数学技能。 Happy English allows people to easily access commonly used phrases translated into English and view them on their watch. It also includes simulated multiplication flash cards to improve math skills.

About

HelloWord

This app helps you learn vocabulary on your Apple Watch, even offline. It offers instant pronunciation, example sentences, and quick word switching with gestures. It's designed for independent use without needing your iPhone nearby.

Highlights
  • Independent Apple Watch operation
  • Offline pronunciation
  • Example sentence viewing
  • Gesture-based word switching
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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专为 Apple Watch 设计,离线刷词,即时发音。 核心功能 - 独立运行:无需 iPhone,手表端独立使用 - 离线发音:点击音标,即刻朗读,无需联网 - 例句查看:轻触底部箭头,展开例句 - 手势切换:双指捏合,快速切词 联系作者 邮箱:toliuxuan@icloud.com 小红书:@轩爱写代码 隐私条款 使用条款: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 隐私政策: https://daxuan90.github.io/helloword-privacy/ 致谢 Icons: OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HapiEnglish at none against HelloWord's 2. HapiEnglish also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). HelloWord's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 24 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. HelloWord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HapiEnglish asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HapiEnglish ships an update every 24 months, HelloWord every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
HapiEnglish versus HelloWord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHapiEnglishHelloWord
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—82.6% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPatrick Cruz轩 刘

In-app purchases

None

HapiEnglish

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HelloWord

Subscriptions2
  • Word+ 月度会员$0.991 Month
  • Word+ 年度会员7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is HapiEnglish free?
HapiEnglish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelloWord free?
HelloWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HapiEnglish or HelloWord have ads?
Neither HapiEnglish nor HelloWord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HapiEnglish or HelloWord?
HapiEnglish ships an update every 24 months, and HelloWord every 9 days. Most recently, HapiEnglish was updated on October 3, 2026 and HelloWord on October 12, 2026.

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