Comparison

어휘역 vs Vocab Wave

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

Head to head
About

어휘역

This game helps you recall and strengthen your vocabulary by guessing words. It challenges you to think of related nouns and provides a "relatedness score" to guide your guesses, making learning fun for all ages.

Highlights
  • Word guessing gameplay
  • Relatedness score for hints
  • Focus on nouns
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Language comprehension improvement
  • Stimulates imagination and creativity
Features
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“단어 기억이 안 나 이게 뭐더라” 나이를 먹어서 그런건지, 젊은 치매인건지, 건망증인지 걱정되시죠? (물론 제 이야기이기도 합니다ㅠㅠ) 책을 읽으려 해도 시간이 없고, 막상 읽어도 어휘력이 느는 것 같지는 않고. 바로 이런 생각에서 ‘어휘역’이 만들어졌어요. 이 게임은 자주 사용하지 않아 잊혀져 가는 단어를 떠올리게 하여 사라져가고 있는 우리의 어휘력을 지키고 강화시켜줍니다. [게임 방법] 우리는 한 단어를 맞혀야 해요. 연상할 수 있는 단어들을 최대한 많이 떠올려 보세요. 추측한 단어가 정답과 얼마나 가까운지를 연관도 점수로 알려드려요. 높은 점수를 받은 단어일수록 정답에 가까운 거죠! 아! 이 게임의 정답과 입력 단어는 ‘명사’로만 제한되어 있어요. 우리가 자주 잊어버리는 단어가 대부분 '명사'이기 때문이죠. [장점] '어휘역'은 단순한 게임을 넘어, 일상에 도움을 줄거에요. 첫째, 다양한 단어를 접하고 사용하면서, 자연스럽게 어휘력이 넓어질 수 있어요. 둘째, 단어들 간의 관계와 유사성을 배워 언어 이해력을 향상시킬 수 있어요. 셋째, 단어의 조합을 고민하며 상상력과 창의적인 사고를 자극해요. 이 게임은 학습과 재미를 결합하여, 자연스럽게 어휘력을 즐겁게 키울 수 있는 환경을 만들어줘요. 어린이부터 어른까지, 모든 사람들에게 적합한 게임이에요. '어휘역'과 함께 단어의 세계를 떠나보세요! ■ 구독 안내 - 구독은 현재 기간이 끝나기 최소 24시간 전에 해지하지 않으면 자동으로 갱신됩니다. 이용약관(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 개인정보처리방침: https://sungheelee.notion.site/88718b9dc4704deeaf00f298ca3a0c00

About

Vocab Wave

Master English vocabulary with an action-packed shoot 'em up game. Memorize words through dynamic gameplay, challenging missions, and power-ups. Perfect for students and language learners seeking an engaging alternative to traditional study methods.

Highlights
  • Dynamic word shooting gameplay
  • Curated vocabulary sets
  • Challenging missions
  • Power-ups and upgrades
  • Offline mode
Features
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Master vocabulary through an exciting shoot 'em up game! Are you tired of boring flashcards and monotonous word lists? Say goodbye to traditional vocabulary learning and hello to a thrilling new way to boost your language skills! Introducing our revolutionary vocabulary shooter game – where learning meets action! Perfect for students, language learners, and gamers alike, this app helps you memorize and master English vocabulary while playing a fast-paced, addictive shoot 'em up game. Features Dynamic gameplay: Shoot the correct word before it’s too late! Curated vocabulary sets: From beginner to advanced levels. Challenging missions: Test your reflexes and your vocabulary knowledge! Power-ups and upgrades: Earn coins, unlock bonuses, and level up your learning. Offline mode: Learn anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Whether you're studying for exams like TOEFL, IELTS, or just want to expand your English vocabulary in a fun and engaging way, this app is the perfect companion for your language journey. "Learning vocabulary has never been this fun!" – that's what our users are saying. Join thousands of players around the world who are already upgrading their skills with this explosive educational experience. Ready, set, learn! Download now and start mastering vocabulary the action-packed way!

Screenshots

어휘역4 screens
Vocab Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 어휘역 at 5.0 against Vocab Wave's 1.0. 어휘역 also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Vocab Wave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 어휘역 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vocab Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

어휘역 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 어휘역 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 어휘역's written reviews are positive against 50% of Vocab Wave's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

어휘역 ships an update weekly, Vocab Wave every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
어휘역 versus Vocab Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter어휘역Vocab Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunghee LeeHyung Dal KIM

Customer experience

어휘역

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative3.8%

Vocab Wave

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

어휘역

Subscriptions2
  • 광고 제거 (1개월)$1.991 Month
  • 광고 제거 (1년)$17.991 Year
One-time5
  • 어휘역 직행 티켓$0.49
  • 어휘역 직행 티켓$1.99
  • 어휘역 직행 티켓$2.99
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  • 어휘역 직행 티켓$4.99
  • 어휘역 직행 티켓$6.99
None

Vocab Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 어휘역 free?
어휘역 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vocab Wave free?
Vocab Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 어휘역 or Vocab Wave?
어휘역 is rated higher. 어휘역 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Vocab Wave averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 어휘역 or Vocab Wave have ads?
어휘역 shows ads; Vocab Wave does not.
Which is updated more often, 어휘역 or Vocab Wave?
어휘역 ships an update weekly, and Vocab Wave every 3 days. Most recently, 어휘역 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Vocab Wave on October 16, 2026.

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