Comparison

Modismos vs Vokabel

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

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Modismos

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Modismos is a fun and easy way to learn English idioms. Idioms are expressions that have a different meaning from the literal words they use. For example, "it's raining cats and dogs" means it's raining very heavily, not that animals are falling from the sky. Idioms are very common in everyday speech and writing, but they can be confusing for learners of English. Modismos helps you master idioms by providing you with clear definitions, examples and quizzes. You can choose from different categories of idioms, such as nature, color, food, love and more. You can also track your progress as you learn. Modismos makes learning idioms fun and engaging, so you can improve your English skills and sound more natural and fluent. Download Modismos today and discover the colorful world of English idioms!

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Vokabel

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Learn the German you actually need β€” for daily life, work, the BΓΌrgeramt and the official German exam. Vokabel explains everything in your own language (33 supported) and works fully offline. Ads are always optional β€” and Vokabel Plus has none. Five minutes a day is enough. Vokabel surfaces the words you keep forgetting and stays out of your way the rest of the time. MADE FOR PEOPLE BUILDING A LIFE IN GERMAN β€’ Moving to Germany, Austria or Switzerland for work, study or family β€’ Preparing for the official German exams at A1, A2 or B1 β€” or a visa language requirement β€’ Travelers who want to actually talk to people β€’ Anyone who wants a calm alternative to the big language apps β€” no pop-up ads, ever FREE, FOREVER β€’ 160+ core A1 words with native pronunciation, an example sentence each and der/die/das on every noun β€’ Spaced-repetition daily sessions, flashcards and quizzes β€’ A learning path of short lessons, plus one Vokabel Plus lesson free every day β€” watch an optional ad for an extra life or lesson β€’ Streaks, weekly leagues, progress tracking and widgets β€” including a quiz you answer right on your Home Screen β€’ Greetings phrase set and the full app in your language β€’ Speaking practice: say any word, phrase or sentence back and see exactly which words you missed β€” recognition runs entirely on your device, nothing is uploaded. VOKABEL PLUS β€’ 2,400+ words from A1 to B1, each with an example sentence, built around the vocabulary the official exams expect β€’ The full path in A1, A2 and B1 sections: 54 real-life units, from the Anmeldung to the rental contract and the job interview, each with its phrase pack, and a checkpoint test for every level β€’ Exam prep plans: A1 in 60 days, A2 in 120, B1 in 180 β€’ Unlimited lives, double XP and no ads β€’ Vokabel Plus Family: the same Plus for up to 6 people with Family Sharing Plus is a subscription: $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year, or $44.99 per year for Family, with a 7-day free trial. Prices may vary by region. The one-time "Everyday Phrases" purchase remains available for that pack. Prefer not to subscribe? Vokabel Plus Lifetime is a single purchase that never renews. 33 LANGUAGES Vokabel speaks your language β€” every word and phrase is translated and read aloud in a native voice. English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and more. PRIVACY Vokabel itself collects no personal data β€” everything you learn stays on your device, and there are no servers or analytics. The free version shows ads from Google AdMob only when you choose to watch one; Google may then use your device's advertising identifier, but only if you allow tracking. Vokabel Plus has no ads. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings β€Ί Apple Account β€Ί Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://schnalz.net/app/vk/#privacy Viel Erfolg!

Screenshots

Modismos4 screens
Vokabel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modismos at none against Vokabel's 8. Modismos also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Vokabel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Modismos asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Modismos versus Vokabel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModismosVokabel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard DellaChristoph Carl LAMPRECHT

In-app purchases

None

Modismos

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Vokabel

Subscriptions3
  • Vokabel Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Vokabel Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Vokabel Plus Family7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time5
  • Tip β€” Coffee$1.99
  • Everyday Phrases$2.99
  • Tip β€” Lunch$4.99
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  • Tip β€” Dinner$9.99
  • Vokabel Plus Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Modismos free?
Modismos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vokabel free?
Vokabel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Modismos or Vokabel have ads?
Vokabel shows ads; Modismos does not.

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