WordQuizPool vs DESIGNerd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WordQuizPool
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This app is designed for Japanese learners of English. Players earn points by creating and solving other players' quizzes. Players can check their shared leaderboard to see their progress.
DESIGNerd
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The trivia game where the most influential designers in the world test your knowledgeβand share theirs. Learn from Stefan Sagmeister, Debbie Millman, Steven Heller, Lita Talarico, TNOP, Jo Rocca, Satya Rajpurohit, and many more. Each game has 25 questions, with some bonus questions thrown in for good measure. Choose your answer from the multiple choice options. You have 30 seconds to choose an answer and win 3 points for the question. If the timer runs out, the score for this question drops to 2 points. If you use the Hint option (the asterisk at the bottom of the screen) the score for this question will drop to 1 point. Each question includes a short βDid you know?β fact to help you learn more. To show off your DESIGNerd status, win as many points as possible over the 25 questions. The more you play, the more you learn. The more you learn, the more you know. To access any of the DESIGNerd games or trivia packs, an active subscription is required. Your subscription unlocks all current and future content within the app. DESIGNerd offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after the trial period ends upon confirmation of your subscription. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings β Subscriptions on your device. Privacy Policy: https://designerd.global/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://designerd.global/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WordQuizPool at none against DESIGNerd's 1. WordQuizPool also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DESIGNerd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. WordQuizPool asks for nothing beyond the download.
WordQuizPool ships an update every 10 days, DESIGNerd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordQuizPool | DESIGNerd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Stone | Kevin Finn |
In-app purchases
WordQuizPool
No in-app purchases
DESIGNerd
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
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