first steps Guide vs Word Pairs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
first steps Guide
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First Steps is an inclusive educational app designed to cater to learners of all ages. Our app offers a comprehensive learning experience, featuring interactive games, puzzles, stories, and activities that stimulate cognitive development, literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social skills. The user-friendly interface and age-appropriate content enable individuals to navigate independently, fostering a sense of confidence and accomplishment. Parents, educators, and learners can track progress, personalize learning paths, and actively participate in the educational journey. First Steps goes beyond being just an app; it becomes a valuable partner in the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Word Pairs
Learn English vocabulary through engaging pair games. This app connects words with similar or opposite meanings, helping you understand nuances and remember them faster. It offers structured levels, pronunciation guides, and translations to enhance your learning experience.
- Learn words in pairs (synonyms, antonyms, verbs)
- Detailed explanations and usage examples
- Native audio pronunciation
- Translation support for 24+ languages
- 27 difficulty levels
- Offline play
- Short learning sessions
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Match big -> large. Then read when to use each word — and hear it. Word Pairs is a matching game for English vocabulary. One round takes about 5–10 minutes. WHAT YOU GET • 81 synonym pairs — similar words, with “when to use” notes • 81 antonym pairs — opposites, with explanations • 81 irregular-verb pairs — forms you need in sentences • 240+ pairs, 400+ unique words, 27 levels (A1–B2) • Audio for every word • Works offline HOW A ROUND WORKS 1. Choose Synonyms, Antonyms, or Verbs. 2. Match two cards (big -> large, hot -> cold, go -> went). 3. Read the short explanation (160+ pairs have one). 4. Tap the speaker and repeat. This is not a translator and not a full dictionary. It is a pair game with the iOS dictionary and audio for the words in the set. WHO IT IS FOR Anyone who wants a bigger active vocabulary: similar words, opposites, and irregular verbs. Not a grammar course and not an IELTS mock test. Free to start. No ads. Optional in-app purchases for extra coins. Coins are more generous in this update — richer rewards, so the game is cheaper to play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: first steps Guide at none against Word Pairs's 3. first steps Guide also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Word Pairs sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. first steps Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.
first steps Guide ships an update every 3 months, Word Pairs every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | first steps Guide | Word Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELYAS QAID | ENGLISH IN GAMES |
In-app purchases
first steps Guide
No in-app purchases
Word Pairs
- Coins Pack x1$0.99
- Coins Pack x4$3.99
- Coins Pack x10$4.99
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