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中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) vs Distinction 2000

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

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中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ)

Master essential English vocabulary for junior high students with this popular app. It covers daily life terms and frequently tested words for exams, featuring a game-like interface and pronunciation guides for effective learning. All core vocabulary is accessible for free.

Highlights
  • 2000 essential English words for junior high
  • Covers daily life and exam-focused vocabulary
  • Game-like interface for engaging learning
  • Grouped word presentation for better memorization
  • English pronunciation for all words
  • Free access to all vocabulary
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中学生レベルの基本的な英単語を確実に習得るための人気アプリ! 季節、月、曜日、時間、天気、数、家族、食べ物などの日常生活にかかわる基本的な語に加え、 中学の定期テストや高校入試に頻出の英単語など、合計2000語に対応しています! ●特徴 ◎中学生や英語が苦手な方にぴったりの基本的で重要な英単語を収録! ◎気軽に何度も楽しめるよう、ゲーム的なインターフェースを採用! ◎効率良く記憶できるよう、意味合いの近い英単語を纏めて出題! ◎全英単語に英語の発音付き。見て、聞いて、覚えられる! 本アプリ「中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ)」は全ての英単語を無料でご利用頂くことができます。 本アプリはアプリ内に広告が表示されます。 広告表示が気になる方は、有料となり誠に恐縮ですが、もし宜しければ「本気で勉強プラン(広告非表示)」をご利用ください。 利用規約 https://apps.studyswitch.co.jp/terms_of_use.html 本アプリ「中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ)」は累計5000万ダウンロードの人気学習アプリ「はんぷくシリーズ」のアプリです。 「はんぷく」は学校ネット株式会社( Gakko Net Inc. )の登録商標です。 不具合などを発見された方は、アプリ内の「お問い合わせ」からご連絡を頂けますと幸いです。

About

Distinction 2000

This app offers a comprehensive English vocabulary builder for intermediate learners. It features practical example sentences, lifelike audio, and a study mode based on the forgetting curve for efficient memorization. Gamified elements and progress tracking enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • Intermediate English vocabulary
  • Practical example sentences
  • Spaced repetition study mode
  • Lifelike audio tracks
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Gamified learning elements
  • Progress tracking
Features
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You know the basic words, but longer texts still feel hard — and the right words still don't come when you need them in conversation. Distinction 2000 is an English learning app that helps you turn the words you already know into reading ability and real conversation. It combines academic English and practical everyday English in one balanced learning experience. Instead of stiff textbook sentences, it teaches core vocabulary through natural, practical examples created with ten native speakers. Includes 2,000 headwords, 6,554 total entries including related words and idioms, 2,442 example sentences, 40 academic reading topics, and 40 snapshot topics. It helps you build not only vocabulary, but also the background knowledge that makes reading, listening, and communication easier. 【What makes Distinction 2000 different】 • 2,000 essential words for building a stronger English foundation • 6,554 total entries including derivatives, related words, and idioms • 2,442 practical example sentences created with 10 native speakers • Natural and slow audio for every word and sentence • 40 academic reading topics to strengthen reading comprehension • 40 snapshot topics covering everyday conversation and wider world knowledge • Countable/uncountable labels for all nouns • IPA phonetic symbols for main entries, including related forms • Fully offline once downloaded — study on your commute, on flights, or abroad without using mobile data 【App features】 • Study Mode based on spaced repetition and active recall • Personalised study plans based on your time and goals • Automatic review of weaker items • Fast search across headwords, example sentences, and explanations • Speech recognition for pronunciation practice (main entries only) • Audio filters, autoplay, and shuffle • Progress tracking with graphs and statistics • Streaks, levels, XP, and completion certificates 【Pricing】 • Free to try — first chapter included • One-time purchase, no subscription • No external ads

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Verdict

The call

中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) and Distinction 2000 both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ)'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Distinction 2000's. Distinction 2000's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Distinction 2000 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ)'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Distinction 2000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) ships an update every 5 months, Distinction 2000 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

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中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) versus Distinction 2000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ)Distinction 2000
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better4.7 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1927 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB340 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperStudySwitch, Inc.Hidekazu Kato

Customer experience

中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ)

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative0.0%

Distinction 2000

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative19.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ)

Subscriptions1
  • 本気で勉強プラン$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • 広告を非表示にする$2.99
1 purchases

Distinction 2000

One-time1
  • Distinction 2000$19.99

Questions

Is 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) free?
中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Distinction 2000 free?
Distinction 2000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) or Distinction 2000?
中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) is rated higher. 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Distinction 2000 averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) or Distinction 2000 have ads?
中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) shows ads; Distinction 2000 does not.
Which is updated more often, 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) or Distinction 2000?
中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) ships an update every 5 months, and Distinction 2000 every 11 days. Most recently, 中学生の英単語2000(中学英語よく出る英単語勉強アプリ) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Distinction 2000 on November 3, 2026.

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