Comparison

Lexilo vs Scriven

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

Head to head
About

Lexilo

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Learn the vocabulary that matters to you. Lexilo turns the words and expressions you encounter while learning into a personal collection that is easy to organize and review. BUILD YOUR OWN VOCABULARY LISTS Create lists for a topic, lesson, trip or personal goal. Save words from a class, book, movie or conversation—anything you want to remember. ADD MEANING AND CONTEXT Store a translation, explanation or usage note. You don't just memorize a word: you learn how to understand and use it. REVIEW EFFECTIVELY Practice with flashcards and dictation. Spaced repetition brings each item back at the right time to strengthen long-term memory. TRAIN YOUR LISTENING Listen at normal or slower speed, type what you hear and check your answer. Corrections include the translation and explanation whenever available. LEARN YOUR WAY • Personal collection of words and expressions • Custom vocabulary lists • Translations, explanations and context • Flashcards and dictation exercises • Spaced repetition • Progress and streak tracking • Multiple learning languages • iCloud sync across your devices Build your vocabulary one list at a time, and review until it feels natural.

About

Scriven

Features
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Read. Play. Discover. Explore thousands of public domain books with powerful search and smart recommendations. Chat with AI to deepen your understanding, save and share favorite quotes in a vibrant social feed, and unwind with our addictive word game—all in one app.

Screenshots

Lexilo4 screens
Scriven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lexilo at Free against Scriven's $0.99. Lexilo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Lexilo is free to download; Scriven costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lexilo ships an update every 8 days, Scriven every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Lexilo versus Scriven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLexiloScriven
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB100 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRodolphe DuperrayScriven

In-app purchases

None

Lexilo

No in-app purchases

None

Scriven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lexilo free?
Lexilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scriven free?
Scriven costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lexilo or Scriven have ads?
Scriven shows ads; Lexilo does not.
Which is updated more often, Lexilo or Scriven?
Lexilo ships an update every 8 days, and Scriven every 9 days. Most recently, Lexilo was updated on October 1, 2026 and Scriven on September 19, 2026.

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