# Expand vs Thought Patterns

The clearest difference is device support: Expand at 3 against Thought Patterns's 1. Expand also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expand | Thought Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-vocabulary-tool/id1618548191/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Heiland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504178142) | [Raphael DeFranco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660837108) |

## What reviewers say

### Expand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-vocabulary-tool/id1618548191)

This tool helps users retain vocabulary by allowing them to quickly look up words, collect those they wish to remember, and review them efficiently using spaced repetition. It focuses on long-term retention rather than daily word exposure.

**Highlights:** Quick word lookups, Collect words to retain, Spaced repetition review, Efficient vocabulary building, Focus on long-term retention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thought Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thought-patterns/id6476117134)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expand free?

Expand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thought Patterns free?

Thought Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Expand or Thought Patterns have ads?

Neither Expand nor Thought Patterns shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*