Waabl vs Cardify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Waabl
This app helps you learn Chinese vocabulary through daily word exposure and review. It offers widgets for easy access and iCloud syncing for progress across devices. Stay motivated with timely reminders and a comprehensive history of learned words.
- Daily word learning
- Lock and Home Screen widgets
- Learning reminders
- iCloud progress syncing
- Word history review
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Learn 3,810 words in Chinese. Waabl makes it fun and easy by: - making today's word visible with Lock and Home Screen widgets. - reminding you to learn a new word. - syncing your progress between devices with iCloud. - helping you review with a history of all your learned words.
Cardify
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Learn vocabulary the simple way — with swipe flashcards. Cardify is a complete, finished product. Pay once — get everything. No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden limits, no accounts. Just a beautifully crafted tool for learning words. HOW IT WORKS Add a word with its translation, transcription, and example sentence Swipe right if you know the word, left to review it later Tap a card to flip it and reveal the translation Track your progress as you learn EVERYTHING INCLUDED Swipe-based learning — intuitive card gestures to mark words as learned or review later Unlimited flashcards — add as many words as you need, no limits Custom cards — foreign word, transcription, translation, usage example, and tags Tag system — organize words by topic and filter your word list Progress tracking — words learned, sessions completed, total swipes Spaced review — optionally review learned words at customizable intervals Import & Export — bring in your word lists from CSV files or export to share Dark mode — easy on the eyes, designed for comfortable study sessions Works offline — all data stored locally on your device Privacy first — no data collection, no tracking, ever WHY PAY FOR CARDIFY? You're not buying an app — you're buying a finished product. No in-app purchases to unlock features. No subscription that expires. No ads interrupting your study flow. Everything works from day one, and your data never leaves your device. Cardify is perfect for language students, travelers, or anyone building their vocabulary. Whether you're learning English, Spanish, Japanese, or any other language — create your own cards and start learning at your own pace. Your data stays on your device. Always.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Waabl at Free against Cardify's $4.99. Waabl also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Waabl is free to download; Cardify costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Waabl | Cardify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew McLaughlin | Viktor Lev |
In-app purchases
Waabl
No in-app purchases
Cardify
No in-app purchases








