Comparison

My first 500 words vs Lbear

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

Head to head
About

My first 500 words

This Montessori-inspired app helps children develop language and cognitive skills through interactive cards, sounds, and images. It offers 500 words in seven languages across 25 practical categories, with native speaker pronunciations and engaging soundscapes. The ad-free content is designed for independent use by children and provides a safe, joyful learning experience.

Highlights
  • 500 words in 7 languages
  • 25 thematic categories
  • Native speaker pronunciation
  • Interactive cards with sounds and images
  • Alphabet videos
  • Quizzes for knowledge check
  • Ad-free content
Features
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Bring language learning into everyday life in a simple and engaging way. My First 500 Words is a Montessori-inspired app created for parents who want to support their child’s language and cognitive development. With interactive cards, sounds, and images, learning becomes a natural part of the day – without pressure and in the spirit of play. The simple, intuitive interface allows children to use the app independently, while parents can feel confident knowing all content is safe and ad-free. What’s inside the app? • 25 practical thematic categories, • 500 words in 7 languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, and Polish, • Native speaker pronunciation recordings, • Word sounds and immersive thematic soundscapes, • Artistic collages and real photos of Montessori objects, • Alphabet videos with sound, • Quizzes to check knowledge, • Beautiful, clear design, • 100% safe, ad-free content. Each word is presented in four ways – an illustration, a real photo, a sound, and a native-speaker pronunciation. Categories are enhanced with unique soundscapes, making learning an experience that engages both sight and hearing, helping words stick naturally. Why it matters Research shows that in the early years, the brain absorbs languages faster than at any other stage of life. This is the perfect time to build a rich vocabulary, get familiar with the sound of different languages, and develop strong communication skills. My First 500 Words gives parents a proven tool to make the most of this precious time – in a way that is valuable, creative, and full of joy.

About

Lbear

Features
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Platforma Lbear do połączenia z interaktywnym misiem terapeutycznym Lbear. Interaktywny Miś Lbear został stworzony we współpracy ze specjalistami w celu towarzyszenia najmłodszym w codziennych wyzwaniach. Lbear doskonale sprawdza się podczas spędzania wolnego czasu, wizyt u specjalisty czy chwilach przed zaśnięciem. Miś Lbear łączy się z aplikacją mobilną Lbear oferującą specjalnie dostosowane treści dla najmłodszych. Proponowane treści oparte są na integratywnych metodach terapeutycznych, z sukcesem wykorzystywanych w dziedzinie psychologii dziecięcej. Opowiadanie historii oraz użycie metod terapeutycznych takich jak metafora stanowią skuteczne narzędzia wspierające rozwój dzieci dla rodziców. Miś Lbear sterowany jest poprzez aplikację mobilną Lbear, która jest prosta i intuicyjna w obsłudze. Treści przekazywane przez misia Lbear, którego głos niesie Pani Magdalena Różczka, mają na celu: łagodzenie stresu, pobudzanie kreatywności, wspieranie w pokonywaniu codziennych wyzwań.

Screenshots

My first 500 words4 screens
Lbear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lbear at none against My first 500 words's 15. My first 500 words's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. My first 500 words sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Lbear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My first 500 words ships an update every 4 weeks, Lbear every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My first 500 words versus Lbear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy first 500 wordsLbear
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPomelody sp. z o.o.My Heart

In-app purchases

15 purchases

My first 500 words

One-time15
  • Topic - Market$0.99
  • Topics - Village$0.99
  • Topics - Transport$0.99
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  • One language$1.99
  • Bundle - Topics$2.99
  • Bundle - 5 Topics$3.99
  • Two languages$3.99
  • Three languages$4.99
  • Bundle - 6 Topics$5.99
  • Bundle - 7 Topics$6.99
  • Bundle - 8 Topics$7.99
  • Bundle - 9 Topics$9.99
  • Bundle - 10 Topics$9.99
  • Three language pack$22.99
  • Four languages$31.99
None

Lbear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My first 500 words free?
My first 500 words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lbear free?
Lbear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My first 500 words or Lbear have ads?
Neither My first 500 words nor Lbear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My first 500 words or Lbear?
My first 500 words ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lbear every 15 months. Most recently, My first 500 words was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lbear on August 11, 2026.

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