Comparison

Stickly vs DeepSwipe

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

Head to head
About

Stickly

Features
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Learn vocabulary from the articles you already read. Select an unfamiliar word in Safari and choose the Stickly action to see its translation. Save the word, then keep reading. When the same word appears later on another website where Stickly has access, the extension can highlight it. When a saved word is due for review, try to recall its translation in a short quiz right on the page. LOOK IT UP Select text in Safari and choose the Stickly action to translate it and listen to its pronunciation. Save useful words. Enable context saving if you also want to keep the surrounding sentence. NOTICE IT AGAIN Read another page with Safari access enabled. If the same saved word appears there, Stickly can highlight it so you can notice it in a new context. RECALL IT WHEN IT IS DUE Type the translation in a short inline quiz. Character feedback helps you work toward the answer while the page stays in view. YOUR SAFARI, YOUR CHOICE Enable the Stickly Safari extension and grant access to the websites where you want to use it. You can control translation, saved-word highlights, and inline practice separately. In-page features depend on Safari access and page support. MORE WAYS TO LEARN The Stickly app also includes separate Smart Translate, review, and Tile Game experiences for your saved vocabulary. Start with the next word you want to understand. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DeepSwipe

Transform your scrolling into an engaging learning experience with bite-sized, fact-based stories across various subjects. Explore topics in history, science, and more through a personalized, swipeable feed and dive deeper into subjects with guided series and quizzes.

Highlights
  • Swipeable audiovisual stories
  • Personalized learning feed
  • Deep Dive guided series
  • In-feed quizzes
  • XP and leveling system
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Turn scrolling into learning. DeepSwipe is a personalized feed of short, fact-based stories that make learning addictive and spark your curiosity. Discover fascinating topics in history, science, psychology, technology, space and philosophy, all in a familiar swipeable feed that's perfect for spare moments throughout your day. HOW IT WORKS • Swipe through bite-sized audiovisual stories • Learn something new in minutes • The more you swipe, the smarter your feed gets • Discover topics outside your usual bubble • Build a smarter daily scrolling habit BUILT ON REAL KNOWLEDGE • Fact-based stories from trusted sources • Sources included on every story • Designed for curiosity, not outrage • No AI-generated visuals: real images from sources like NASA, The Met and Wikimedia Commons DEEP DIVES: GO BEYOND THE SWIPE Loved a story? Tap Dive Deeper and keep going. Deep Dives are guided series of stories that take you through one subject from start to finish, like a whole era of history or the science behind the cosmos. • Short stories in a guided order that build real understanding • See your progress and pick up where you left off • Finish with a final quiz on the big ideas • Earn bonus XP for completing every Deep Dive TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Quick quizzes pop up in your feed and test you on stories you've just watched. Remembering what you learn is half the fun. • Short multiple-choice quizzes based on stories you've watched • Instant results with answer review • Revisit any story you missed • Skip anytime with a swipe LEVEL UP AS YOU LEARN • Earn XP for every story you finish, every right answer and every Deep Dive you complete • Level up in Science, History, and Society & Culture • Climb weekly, monthly and all-time leaderboards • Save favorites and look up key terms as you go If you enjoy learning, trivia, documentaries, Wikipedia rabbit holes, science facts, history, or educational content, DeepSwipe turns your daily scrolling into something meaningful. Free to swipe, free to learn, no subscription required. Go Pro for extra exclusive Deep Dives and advanced feed customization. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stickly4 screens
DeepSwipe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stickly at none against DeepSwipe's shown. DeepSwipe's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Stickly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DeepSwipe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stickly ships an update every 4 days, DeepSwipe every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stickly versus DeepSwipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSticklyDeepSwipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlexander OemischPeter Denniss

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stickly

Subscriptions2
  • Stickly Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Stickly Premium Annual$49.991 Year
2 purchases

DeepSwipe

Subscriptions2
  • DeepSwipe Pro$3.991 Month
  • DeepSwipe Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Stickly free?
Stickly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepSwipe free?
DeepSwipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stickly or DeepSwipe have ads?
DeepSwipe shows ads; Stickly does not.
Which is updated more often, Stickly or DeepSwipe?
Stickly ships an update every 4 days, and DeepSwipe every 8 days. Most recently, Stickly was updated on November 4, 2026 and DeepSwipe on November 5, 2026.

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