Comparison

Words vs ENpodcast

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

Head to head
About

Words

Master English and German with engaging exercises and personalized training. Learn new words in just 20 minutes a day, track your progress, and study offline or on the go.

Highlights
  • 10 unique exercises
  • Ready-made & custom lessons
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Accurate pronunciations
  • Smart learning algorithm
  • Offline mode
  • Hands-free mode
Features
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Words - Your Ultimate Language Learning Companion! TOP App of 2014 and Best New App (April 2014) With over 10 years of experience, we've created an app that is motivational, easy to use, and built for your success. Do you want to master a new language quickly and confidently? Trusted by over 3.000.000 users, Words is your best choice for learning English and German. Why Words is the best app: - 10 Unique Exercises: Master specific skills with short and fun lessons. - Ready-made & Custom Lessons: Learn with expert-created lessons or make your own. - Built-In Dictionary & Examples: Get instant translations and see word usage. - Accurate Pronunciations for all words and examples. - Smart Learning Algorithm: Personalised training for faster learning. - Achievements & Statistics: Track progress, earn rewards and stay motivated. - Hands-Free Mode: Learn on the go while shopping, walking, or commuting. - Offline Mode: Study anywhere, even without the internet. - iCloud Sync: Learn across all your devices. - Unlock Your Potential in Just 20 Minutes a Day. Make the most of your free time with Words. Learn new words only 20 minutes a day and boost your language fluency. Improve your language skills. Engaging exercises make learning feel like play. Each session targets skills like listening, spelling, and speaking, while our smart algorithm helps you practice tricky words until you master them. Earn points, win rewards, and see your progress grow! Thematic Blocks. Tailor your learning to what's most relevant right now, from people, food, and health to nature, clothing, and money and many more. Superfood for Your Brain. Join millions of users who are improving their language skills and building strong learning habits. Words is your fastest path to a language fluency. Subscription Information The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Support: support@ulilab.com Site: https://ulilab.com Privacy policy: https://ulilab.com/privacy Terms of use: https://ulilab.com/terms

About

ENpodcast

Enhance your English skills with podcasts featuring native speakers. Access transcripts, vocabulary tools, and pronunciation practice. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics through engaging audio content tailored to your level and interests.

Highlights
  • Podcast library with native speaker audio
  • Transcripts for all podcasts
  • Vocabulary builder with instant translation
  • Grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics lessons
  • Multiple learning methods
  • Content categorized by topic and level
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ENpodcast – приложение для изучения и усовершенствования английского языка с помощью подкастов. Постоянно пополняющийся журнал с текстами, озвученными носителями языка. Грамматика, лексика, фонетика. Выбираем тему, уровень, автора – слушаем, читаем и изучаем английский язык. Разные уровни, разные авторы, разные темы. Каждую неделю еще больше подкастов на английском: - для путешествий - для карьеры - для бизнеса - для учебы и подготовки к экзаменам КАК РАБОТАЕТ ENPODCAST: Уделяйте подкастам минимум 10-15 минут КАЖДЫЙ день. А каждый подкаст прослушивайте минимум два раза. Добавляйте новые слова в словарик, чтобы повторять их в любое время. ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ ДЛЯ РАБОТЫ С ЗАПИСЯМИ: - словарик - кликайте на слово, и оно автоматически добавится в ваш словарик; - перевод (T) - кликайте на слово, чтобы тут же просмотреть его перевод; - значение (D) - кликайте на слово, чтобы посмотреть его значение; - замена - кликайте на слово и оно заменится в тексте на перевод. Попробуйте заменить все слова, и, читая текст на английском языке, вспомните замененные слова. Метод 1 Первый раз: слушаем подкаст, пытаясь понять его именно на слух. Второй раз: читаем текст, и уже лучше понимаем, о чем идет речь. Проверяем, правильно ли мы поняли ключевые слова. При надобности добавляем сложные слова в словарик. Третий раз: слушаем и радуемся, что всё понимаем! Метод 2 - учимся говорить! Повторяем первых два шага с Метода 1. При втором-третьем прослушивании делаем паузу после каждого предложения и пытаемся его дословно повторить. Пробуем повторять не просто слова, но также интонацию, ПРОЖИВАЯ каждое предложение. При третьем прослушивании: Слушаем предложение. Делаем паузу, во время которой пробуем воспроизвести ПОСЛЕДУЮЩЕЕ предложение (по памяти). Метод 3 - используем новую лексику! Повторяем первые два шага из Метода 1.
А теперь пробуем близко к тексту пересказать подкаст, используя новые слова. Более 300 подкастов, более 30 авторов, более 200 тем.

Screenshots

Words4 screens
ENpodcast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ENpodcast at 5.0 against Words's 4.5. ENpodcast also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.1). Words's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Words sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ENpodcast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ENpodcast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Words has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Words's written reviews are positive against 30% of ENpodcast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Words versus ENpodcast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordsENpodcast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.17.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey LebedevRuslan Nynyk

Customer experience

Words

All ratings1,072 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative43.0%

ENpodcast

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative65.0%

Bugs and requests

Words

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Premium features disappear during offline use
  • Inability to restore purchases after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add image generation for all words
  • Improve offline mode functionality
  • Expand dictionary with more modern vocabulary
  • Enhance customization and personalization options

ENpodcast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Words

Subscriptions11
  • Premium Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium (English)$13.991 Month
  • Premium (English)$19.991 Year
Show 8 more
  • Premium Plus2 variants$24.991 Year
  • Premium (German)$39.991 Year
  • Premium (English)2 variants$39.993 Months
  • Premium Plus$47.991 Year
  • Premium (German)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium (English)$79.991 Year
  • Premium (English)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium Plus7 Days trial$95.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Plus$129.99
3 purchases

ENpodcast

One-time3
  • Subscription for 30 days$0.99
  • Subscription for 210 days$3.99
  • Subscription for 360 days$5.99

Questions

Is Words free?
Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ENpodcast free?
ENpodcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Words or ENpodcast?
ENpodcast is rated higher. Words averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ENpodcast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Words or ENpodcast have ads?
Neither Words nor ENpodcast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Words or ENpodcast?
Words ships an update every 2 months, and ENpodcast every 2 months. Most recently, Words was updated on October 26, 2026 and ENpodcast on October 24, 2026.

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