Comparison

27words vs LangChill

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

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About

27words

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Multilingual word learning assistant with support for 4 foreign languages: English, French, German and Spanish. In the current version of the application, we offer basic functionality which will be expanded in the near future: - built-in translator; - auto-addition of unknown words to personal vocabulary; - game format for repeating words from the dictionary; - game statistics; - the ability to change the language of the study. Very soon we will add the interval repetition function and make it possible to use personal vocabularies for several languages simultaneously.

About

LangChill

This app uses spaced repetition to help you learn and remember new words efficiently. It breaks down learning into manageable steps, allowing you to master vocabulary with minimal study time. You can also ask questions and read short stories to expand your language skills.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition learning system
  • Learn word meanings and usage
  • Progress tracking through levels
  • AI-powered question answering
  • Read short stories for context
  • Vocabulary expansion
Features
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Minimize your study time and effort! Words will just stick with LangChill. Learn 1K words in 36 hours of study time. # Remembering words is easy with LangChill Simply mark cards right or wrong. Right cards move through increasing intervals. Wrong cards show again until marked right (no change). Your efforts yield results without being wasted. LangChill works the way your brain does to store and retrieve long-term memory. Words naturally stick with minimal study time. # Learn any word Learn what any word means with LangChill. You will learn not only its various meanings, but also the root parts to help you remember it, and the right and wrong usages of the word so you can use it confidently. # Straightforward levels Words move through twelve levels of increasing time (initial level not shown). Short-Term 20 minutes / 1 hour / 6 hours Long-Term 1 / 3 / 7 / 14 / 30 / 45 / 90 / 180 days You will always know when cards will show again. # Scientifically backed Spaced repetition is a highly-effective, proven method of long-term learning. It is backed up by multiple studies, with two key results being: (1) Spacing out recall significantly increases long-term recall (2) Testing Effect: Repeatedly retrieving knowledge substantially increases retention. # Most results, least time Remembering many words takes less time than you might think. At ten seconds per review, with twelve stages for a word, it takes two minutes of review to learn each word (10 sec. * 12 reviews = 120 sec.). Then, reviewing 1000 words takes 2000 minutes. Adding a small buffer for mistakes, that is 36 hours of study time. # Ask, read short stories Ask anything you need to know. The difference between similar words, how to pronounce words, or to check grammar or spelling. Read short stories in any language. You can choose the topic if you want. Learn relevant, interesting words on things that interest you! # Expand your ability Your language ability doesn't have to stay the same. You can expand your ability without soul-crushing study sessions. You will soon be surprised at how much you can understand. Start expanding your language ability now!

Screenshots

27words4 screens
LangChill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 27words at none against LangChill's 6. LangChill's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. LangChill sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 27words asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
27words versus LangChill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter27wordsLangChill
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniil SemenovLangChill, LLC

In-app purchases

None

27words

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

LangChill

One-time6
  • Add Credits X5$4.99
  • Add Credits X10$9.99
  • Add Credits X20$19.99
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  • Premium App$48.00
  • Add Credits X50$49.99
  • Add Credits X100$99.99

Questions

Is 27words free?
27words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LangChill free?
LangChill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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