My first 500 words vs Lbear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Lbear
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. My first 500 words sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Lbear asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | My first 500 words | Lbear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 387 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pomelody sp. z o.o. | My Heart |
In-app purchases
My first 500 words
- 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
Lbear
No in-app purchases
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