图样词根词典 vs wordDNA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
图样词根词典
This app uses a unique memory method with humorous comics to help users learn vocabulary by understanding root words and affixes. It offers tools for searching, memorizing, and systematically expanding word knowledge across various educational levels.
- Learn root words with mnemonic comics
- Expand vocabulary through word families
- Visualize word relationships with mind maps
- Search for words and their components
- Customizable vocabulary learning plans
- Integrated learning and testing modes
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图样词根词典，基于世界记忆大师高效记忆法，结合搞笑漫画，高效记词根，成倍扩大词汇量！助你方便快捷查单词、查词根、查词缀。 目前已经涵盖小学、初中、高中、四六级、考研、专升本、出国等各个级别的单词。查单词、背单词、学英语必备软件！ 【漫画记词根】 基于世界记忆大师的高效记忆法，通过“合理拆分+趣味联想+搞笑漫画”的形式来记忆词根，轻松记住词根。 【词根词缀-思维导图】 通过词根、词缀的学习，认识单词的“偏旁部首”，成倍扩大词汇量。同时，还会列出相同词根的单词，以词根树（思维导图）的形式展示，科学溯源，单词关系一目了然，学习更系统。 【派生记忆】 一个家族的单词都被整理成派生树。利用前后缀拓展单词，科学记单词，倍速扩大词汇量。 【搜单词】 查单词，涵盖小学、初中、高中、四六级、考研、专升本、出国等各个级别的单词、包含1000+词根、300+词缀，中文释义+漫画帮助理解、记忆单词。 【背词+定制学习计划】 学、测一体的背词模式。支持背单词、背词根、背词缀等方式分类背词，词根优先背。开启背词提醒，养成良好背词习惯。 【图样词根词典自动订阅服务说明】 1、订阅服务：图样会员连续包月（1个月）、图样会员包月（1个月）、图样会员包年（12个月）、图样会员三年包（36个月） 2、订阅价格：连续包月产品为9.9元/月，包月为9.9元/月，包年产品为 66元/年，包三年产品为 99元/年。 3、付款：自动续订型产品确认购买后，苹果会自动从您的iTunes账户扣费。 4、续费：苹果iTunes账户会在到期前24小时内扣费，扣费成功后订阅周期将顺延一个订阅周期。 5、取消续订：可在iTunes/Apple ID设置管理中取消自动续订。在当前订阅周期到期前24小时以上取消，将不会扣除下期费用；到期前24小时内取消，将会扣除下期费用，并自下一个订阅周期结束后、自动取消续订。 6、用户服务协议：https://rootaffix.tuyangdanci.com/user/getAgreement 7、隐私协议：https://rootaffix.tuyangdanci.com/privacy/policy 【联系我们】 官方微信：tuyangjiaoyu 欢迎大家交流背单词问题，陪伴是最长情的告白，图样单词期待与您一同成长。
wordDNA
This app helps users understand English vocabulary by breaking down words into their roots, prefixes, and suffixes. It provides bilingual explanations, pronunciation, and usage examples, with offline access and basic learning tools included for free. Advanced features and content are available through an optional subscription.
- Bilingual word explanations
- Etymology, roots, prefixes, suffixes
- Pronunciation and usage examples
- Offline dictionary lookup
- Favorites and saved words
- Basic quiz and review tools
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Every word has a story. Discover its DNA. Why does "goodbye" come from "God be with ye"? How did "nightmare" get its name? And what do seemingly unrelated English words have in common? Discover the fascinating history hidden inside everyday language with wordDNA, an etymology dictionary designed for curious minds. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a writer, a student, or simply someone who loves discovering where words come from, wordDNA makes exploring English etymology intuitive and enjoyable. EXPLORE WORD ORIGINS Look up English words and discover their origins, historical meanings, and linguistic connections. Follow the evolution of words across languages and centuries, from Latin and Greek to modern English. UNDERSTAND WORD STRUCTURE Explore how prefixes, roots, and suffixes contribute to word meanings. Discover the building blocks of English vocabulary and understand how words are formed. DISCOVER THREE WORDS EVERY DAY A little curiosity goes a long way. Explore three carefully selected words each day, accompanied by illustrations and interesting linguistic insights. Turn a few spare moments into a daily journey through language. YOUR PERSONAL WORD COLLECTION Save interesting words, build your own vocabulary collections, and revisit the words that catch your attention. Keep your favorite discoveries close at hand. LEARN IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE Explore English words with definitions in English, Chinese, or Japanese. Choose your preferred dictionary language for free, or unlock all available languages with wordDNA Plus. GO FURTHER WITH WORDDNA PLUS Unlock additional features designed for deeper exploration: • Access all dictionary languages • Switch freely between English, Chinese, and Japanese definitions • Download complete offline dictionaries • Enjoy additional premium learning features A DICTIONARY FOR THE CURIOUS Language is full of surprises. Behind every familiar word lies a story of history, culture, and human imagination. Start exploring with wordDNA. Discover the stories behind the words.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: wordDNA at 5.0 against 图样词根词典's 3.0. 图样词根词典's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. wordDNA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 图样词根词典 asks for nothing beyond the download.
wordDNA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 图样词根词典 | wordDNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 武汉杏仁桉科技有限公司 | 峰 潘 |
Customer experience
图样词根词典
wordDNA
In-app purchases
图样词根词典
No in-app purchases
wordDNA
- OpenEtymology Plus Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- OpenEtymology Plus Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- OpenEtymology Plus Lifetime$14.99
