Comparison

WordTaboo vs Numinos

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

Head to head
About

WordTaboo

Features
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WordTaboo is the systematic and fast way to develop English vocabulary. You can start learning immediately by selecting your target word list and the modules you want according to your learning style. Develop your vocabulary in three steps: 1. Select the word list you want to learn. 2. You can reinforce the words you have learned with learning methods such as word meaning, Example Sentences, Movie Scenes, etc., and Multiple Choice Word Test, Filling the Blank with Movie Scenes and Pronunciation modules. 3. Start learning now by scrolling familiar from social media applications. So build your vocabulary step by step and get better. The most important feature that distinguishes WordTaboo from other applications is that it aims to teach vocabulary on its own working style and desired list without forcing the user. The selected target list is re-purposed by constantly showing on the modules. The correct answer numbers for the four basic skills (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) are updated instantly through the answers given to the selected quiz modules, so you can focus on the relevant skill area by making changes in the module selections by providing an instant display of the missing skills. ATTENTION PLEASE You will need a subscription to access all the courses and features of this app. Subscription options: - One month subscription is 9.99TL (or local currency equivalent), automatically renewed until cancelled. - Six-month subscription is 49.99TL (or local currency equivalent), automatically renewed until cancelled. - One-year membership is 89.99TL (or local currency equivalent), automatically renewed until cancelled. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your Account Settings. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. When a subscription is cancelled, access to the app's courses and features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Privacy Policy: https://www.wordtaboo.com/help/privacypolicyEN Terms of Use: https://www.wordtaboo.com/help/termsandservicesEN We welcome your comments and suggestions at: info[at]wordtaboo.com

About

Numinos

This app provides tools to explore languages you are learning, offering unique ways to engage with vocabulary and sentence structures. It features a random sentence generator and a creative translator integrated with a spaced repetition system.

Highlights
  • Random sentence generator
  • Contextual word exploration
  • Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
  • Creative translator
  • Monolingual dictionary simulation
Features
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A Note From the Creator: Numinos is a growing suite of tools that I use to explore the languages that I'm learning. The app isn't designed to teach you a language, but rather to help you experience the language you are already learning, in a new way. These tools or modules can all be accessed from the Home screen. A current list of these modules are listed below: Wander: This module is like a "random sentence generator" for language learners. After selecting a language you can begin with a randomly generated sentence. From here, each word in the sentence is clickable. Click on a word, and a new random sentence will be generated, but this time it will feature that word somewhere. This module sort of simulates using a monolingual dictionary in your target language. Instead of looking up the meaning of a word you don't understand, you get to see that word in a new context. You can continue this process indefinitely, exploring the language one sentence at a time. Wonder: This module is like a new, holistic take on an old language learning favorite: the SRS (Spaced Repetition System) Traditionally, you would have to source your own target language material to then input into the SRS. This can be difficult to navigate as you are hunting down written material in a language that widely you don't understand. This module solves this problem by allowing you to create target language material directly in the SRS via your native language. It's like a "Creative Translator" and an SRS built into one tool. In the Future: Currently the app only features these two modules. I'm currently building and testing others. If any of those prove to be useful, I will add them to the app in an update. Notes: The app does require a wifi connection (or data) to function properly. Any content that has already been created in the app can be accessed without a connection, however.

Screenshots

WordTaboo4 screens
Numinos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numinos at none against WordTaboo's 3. Numinos also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). WordTaboo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). On price 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. WordTaboo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Numinos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordTaboo ships an update monthly, Numinos weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
WordTaboo versus Numinos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordTabooNuminos
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRifat ErgulDavid Kennedy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WordTaboo

Subscriptions3
  • Aylık Kullanım$0.491 Month
  • Altı Ay Kullanım$2.996 Months
  • Yıllık Kullanım$7.491 Year
None

Numinos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordTaboo free?
WordTaboo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Numinos free?
Numinos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WordTaboo or Numinos have ads?
Neither WordTaboo nor Numinos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordTaboo or Numinos?
WordTaboo ships an update monthly, and Numinos weekly. Most recently, WordTaboo was updated on October 2, 2026 and Numinos on September 29, 2026.

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