Comparison

時事用語のABC vs World Newspapers

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

Head to head
About

時事用語のABC

This app provides expert explanations of current affairs and trending topics. It's designed to enhance general knowledge for business professionals and job-seeking students.

Highlights
  • Expert commentary on trending topics
  • Explanations of current affairs
  • Enhances general knowledge
  • Suitable for business professionals
  • Aids job-seeking students
Features
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2000年8月創立の老舗時事用語サイト『時事用語のABC』 話題の時事用語を専門家が一歩踏み込み解説。 ビジネスマンの一般常識に。就活中の学生に。 ※『時事用語のABC』は、松山大学檀研究室により社会活動の一環として2000年に創立され、以来1600通以上のメールマガジンも配信しています。また2012年に辞書サイトJLogosを運営する株式会社エアが意思を引継ぎ運営しています。

About

World Newspapers

Features
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Read the front pages of 206 countries in your own language. World Newspapers gives you 937 newspapers and 183 official government sources, translated on your device with one tap. Free, no sign-up. Open any front page and read it in your language. Switch between the original and the translation whenever you like. Every newspaper shows its language and the language you translate into, so you always know what you are reading. ■ 206 countries, 937 newspapers Major dailies and local papers from every region: Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Oceania. Browse by region, by country or by theme, or search a country or newspaper directly. ■ Translation on your device Translation runs with on-device language models. Download a language once in Settings and translate even without a connection. Translation follows the page as you scroll, and you can read articles aloud or change the text size. ■ Government and official sources Each country's government portal and foreign ministry pages, translated like any article. Check visa rules, travel advice and official announcements at the source. ■ Your newspapers Save the papers you read every morning, keep your reading history and add your own sources by country. ■ Themes Curated collections such as International Affairs, World Economy, Tech and Sports pull the most relevant papers from around the world. ■ 33 interface languages The app itself is available in 33 languages, and articles can be translated into dozens more. Built for investors comparing how different countries cover the same story, language learners reading real journalism, professionals reading local press before a meeting abroad, and anyone tired of seeing the world through a single country's lens. ■ Free plan and Pro The free plan translates a limited number of articles per day and is supported by ads. Pro removes the daily limit and the ads, with unlimited favorites and custom sources. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fillapps.com/privacy/

Screenshots

時事用語のABC3 screens
World Newspapers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 時事用語のABC at none against World Newspapers's 3. 時事用語のABC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). World Newspapers's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On price and device support 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. World Newspapers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 時事用語のABC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

時事用語のABC ships an update every 8 months, World Newspapers every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
時事用語のABC versus World Newspapers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter時事用語のABCWorld Newspapers
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEa, Inc.Seiya.k

In-app purchases

None

時事用語のABC

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

World Newspapers

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is 時事用語のABC free?
時事用語のABC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is World Newspapers free?
World Newspapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 時事用語のABC or World Newspapers have ads?
World Newspapers shows ads; 時事用語のABC does not.
Which is updated more often, 時事用語のABC or World Newspapers?
時事用語のABC ships an update every 8 months, and World Newspapers every 9 days. Most recently, 時事用語のABC was updated on October 7, 2026 and World Newspapers on October 22, 2026.

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