# Contextable vs Pitchi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pitchi at none against Contextable's 2. Pitchi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Contextable's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contextable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pitchi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Contextable against 3.0 for Pitchi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Contextable ships an update every 4 months, Pitchi monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contextable | Pitchi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextable/id1622457817/reviews) | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchi/id6463698301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew James O'Donnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622457819) | [Lukasz Moskwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704781317) |

## What reviewers say

### Contextable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextable/id1622457817)

Create and review flashcards with a focus on language learning. Attach examples, definitions, or any text to your cards and record audio for enhanced context. The intuitive interface makes reviewing efficient.

**Highlights:** Contextual flashcard creation, Intuitive swipe-based review, Attach examples and definitions, Record and playback audio, Language learning focus

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contextable Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| Tip Jar | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pitchi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchi/id6463698301)

This app helps you master Japanese pitch accent by providing instant pitch patterns, readings, meanings, and audio pronunciations for any word. Save your favorites and explore quick-access suggestions to improve your spoken Japanese.

**Highlights:** Instant pitch accent lookup, Word meanings included, Save favorite words, Quick-access suggestions, Light and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contextable free?

Contextable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pitchi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Contextable or Pitchi?

Contextable and Pitchi are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Contextable or Pitchi have ads?

Neither Contextable nor Pitchi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contextable or Pitchi?

Contextable ships an update every 4 months, and Pitchi monthly. Most recently, Contextable was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pitchi on September 22, 2026.

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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.*