Comparison

Relingo vs WordTower

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

Head to head
About

Relingo

Master new vocabulary effortlessly while consuming your favorite content. This app integrates with various sources like YouTube, podcasts, and e-books to provide instant translations and personalized word learning. It uses spaced repetition to help you retain new words effectively.

Highlights
  • Bilingual subtitle support for YouTube
  • Podcast subscription with AI subtitles
  • Epub e-book import and reading
  • Web page translation and word collection
  • Anki-based word review system
  • Built-in browser plugin for word collection
Features
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Relingo allows you to easily master words and quickly check translations while browsing the content you are interested in, lowering the threshold for language learning. Content sources: • YouTube bilingual subtitles • Podcast subscriptions and AI subtitles • Epub e-book import and reading • Users can add separate web pages by themselves • Built-in rich RSS subscription sources also support free addition • There are functions such as read later, collection, reading progress, etc. • Built-in browser plug-in, collects new words when browsing online content with Safari Translation and highlighting: • Supports learning of several languages ​​such as English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. • Supports multiple translation engines • Automatically highlight and annotate new words for users to improve browsing efficiency Word learning: • Users can continue to learn the words they collect during browsing and use Anki-based algorithms to review and deepen their memory. Auto Subscription Service Description: Monthly Membership 1. Subscription Service: Monthly Membership (1 month) 2. Subscription Price: $3.99/month 3. Payment: Subscriptions can be managed by the user, after the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is recorded in the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct a fee within 24 hours before the expiration, and after the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel Renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the “Settings” on the iPhone –> enter “iTunes Store and App Store” –> click “Apple ID”, choose “View Apple ID”, enter “Account Settings” page, click “Subscriptions”, choose “Relingo” to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Annual Membership 1. Subscription Service: Annual Membership (1 year) 2. Subscription Price: $19.99/year 3. Payment: Subscriptions can be managed by the user, after the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is recorded in the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct a fee within 24 hours before the expiration, and after the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel Renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the “Settings” on the iPhone –> enter “iTunes Store and App Store” –> click “Apple ID”, choose “View Apple ID”, enter “Account Settings” page, click “Subscriptions”, choose “Relingo” to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://relingo.net/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://relingo.net/en/terms

About

WordTower

This app transforms EPUB books and audio into structured listening and reading courses. It intelligently analyzes text, identifies vocabulary, and offers a phased learning approach with pre-study, reading, and review modes. Users can customize their learning pace by breaking down content into manageable sections.

Highlights
  • Import EPUB books and audio
  • Smart text analysis and highlighting
  • Phased learning: pre-study, reading, review
  • Content breakdown by book, chapter, page
  • Vocabulary, listening, and reading practice
Features
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核心功能点 自主素材导入: 支持 EPUB 书籍与配套音频导入,秒变结构化“听读合一”专属课程。 智能文本分析: 自动识别全文词性、短语及固定搭配,辅以智能高亮,让阅读障碍消于无形。 分阶学习流: 预习模式(扫清词汇)→ 阅读模式(内化应用)→ 定期复习(科学巩固)。 智能拆解系统: 将原著按“书-章-页”层层拆解,通过“词-听-读”步步为营,让学习节奏随心掌控。 我们的邮箱:hello@wordtower.cn 微信公众号:词塔英语WordTower 隐私政策:https://www.wordtower.cn/privacy-policy.html 服务条款:https://www.wordtower.cn/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Relingo4 screens
WordTower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WordTower at 5.0 against Relingo's 4.0. WordTower also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Relingo's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Relingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and WordTower sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WordTower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Relingo has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Relingo ships an update every 3 weeks, WordTower every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Relingo versus WordTower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelingoWordTower
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (44 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB28 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperLesslabHainan Zhuoxin Business Consulting Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Relingo

All ratings43 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WordTower

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Relingo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year
5 purchases

WordTower

Subscriptions4
  • Pro 月付1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Ultra 月付1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro 年付$34.991 Year
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  • Ultra 年付$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • 首批永久会员$99.99

Questions

Is Relingo free?
Relingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordTower free?
WordTower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Relingo or WordTower?
WordTower is rated higher. Relingo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while WordTower averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Relingo or WordTower have ads?
Neither Relingo nor WordTower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Relingo or WordTower?
Relingo ships an update every 3 weeks, and WordTower every 8 days. Most recently, Relingo was updated on November 3, 2026 and WordTower on November 4, 2026.

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