# 究極英単語 vs 英単語  by 物書堂

The clearest difference is rating: 究極英単語 at 4.6 against 英単語  by 物書堂's 3.8. 究極英単語 also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 英単語  by 物書堂's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 究極英単語 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and 英単語  by 物書堂 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

究極英単語 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 究極英単語 has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of 究極英単語's written reviews are positive against 56% of 英単語  by 物書堂's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

究極英単語 ships an update every 3 months, 英単語  by 物書堂 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 究極英単語 | 英単語  by 物書堂 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id556736118/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by/id1398954789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **56.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wisdom Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281873094) | [物書堂](https://appshunter.io/developer/284350529) |

## What reviewers say

### 究極英単語

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id556736118)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 究極英単語(1ヵ月) | $5.49 | per month |
| 究極英単語(3ヵ月) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 究極英単語(6ヵ月) | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| 究極英単語(1年間) | $31.99 | per year |
| 究極英単語(永久) | $49.99 | one-time |


### 英単語  by 物書堂

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by/id1398954789)

This app offers a comprehensive vocabulary learning experience with a wide range of popular English word lists. It includes interactive exercises, listening practice, and progress tracking. Users can purchase additional content to expand their learning.

**Highlights:** Interactive vocabulary and definition learning, Memory check with hidden words/definitions, Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank exercises, Listening practice with adjustable playback, Progress tracking with markers and word lists, Studyplus integration for learning analytics

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| チャンクで英単語 Advanced【無料お試し版】 | Free | one-time |
| 英単語ターゲット1900（5訂版） | Free | one-time |
| 金のフレーズ 2 | Free | one-time |
| TOEFL®テスト英単語3800（4訂版） | Free | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Basic（第2版）【お試し版】 | Free | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Advanced（第2版）【お試し版】 | Free | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Standard（第2版）【お試し版】 | Free | one-time |
| 英熟語ターゲット1000（4訂版） | Free | one-time |
| 新TOEIC®テスト英単語・熟語マスタリー2000 | Free | one-time |
| 金のフレーズ 1 | Free | one-time |
| 金のフレーズ 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Basic（第2版） | $4.99 | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Standard（第2版） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 中学英単語ターゲット1800（4訂版） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 準2級（5訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 1級（4訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 準1級（4訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英単語ターゲット1900（6訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英熟語ターゲット1000（5訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 新TOEIC®テスト 英単語・熟語 マスタリー2000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英単語ターゲット1200（改訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Advanced（第2版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 2級（5訂版） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 2級（4訂版） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 英単語ターゲット1400（5訂版） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 準1級（5訂版） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 1級（5訂版） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 実践IELTS英単語3500（改訂版） | $13.99 | one-time |
| TOEFL®テスト英単語3800（4訂版） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 実践IELTS英単語3500（初版） | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 究極英単語 free?

究極英単語 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 英単語  by 物書堂 free?

英単語  by 物書堂 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 究極英単語 or 英単語  by 物書堂?

究極英単語 is rated higher. 究極英単語 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while 英単語  by 物書堂 averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do 究極英単語 or 英単語  by 物書堂 have ads?

Neither 究極英単語 nor 英単語  by 物書堂 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 究極英単語 or 英単語  by 物書堂?

究極英単語 ships an update every 3 months, and 英単語  by 物書堂 every 2 months. Most recently, 究極英単語 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 英単語  by 物書堂 on October 26, 2026.

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