Vocab Builder vs Bloo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vocab Builder
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Learn a new English word every time you glance at your phone. Vocab puts words and example sentences right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with a Live Activity — free to start, nothing to open. WHY VOCAB • Learn passively. Every glance at your phone is a chance to remember a new word in context. • Live Activity that sticks. Pin a word and example sentence to the Lock Screen until it's locked in. • Dynamic Island companion on iPhone 14 Pro and later — the target word stays one swipe away. • Choose your pace. A new word every 30 or 60 minutes on the free plan, or as often as every 2 minutes with Premium. LEARN 6 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Pick your native tongue and the language you're learning, and Vocab handles the rest. 4 LEVELS • Beginner — everyday words that get you started fast • Intermediate — vocabulary that powers real conversations • Advanced — nuanced words for fluency • Proficient — the words that separate good from great BUILT FOR REAL ATTENTION SPANS You don't need an hour a day. You don't need to remember to study. Vocab works in the background while you scroll, message, or wait for the bus. The words just show up. TRACK YOUR LEARNED WORDS Every word the Live Activity shows is saved to your Learned Words list, sorted by language. Open the app, see your progress, and pick up where you left off. PRIVACY-FIRST Words stay on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no shared lists. Your learning is yours. PREMIUM Free plan: a new word every 30 or 60 minutes at Beginner level. Premium: Intermediate, Advanced and Proficient levels and rotation from every 2 minutes. Start with a 3-day free trial, then $3.99/week or $29.99/year. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. — Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/3df3708c-7fb6-4955-a940-b7fd2440aaca
Bloo
Learn new vocabulary passively throughout the day with home screen widgets. Build streaks, earn XP, and unlock achievements as you progress. Supports over 30 languages and offers personalized learning experiences.
- Passive vocabulary learning on home screen
- Daily streaks and XP for motivation
- Supports over 30 languages
- Personalized word selection
- Flexible widget sizes and styles
- Lock screen widget for constant visibility
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Learn a new language from your home screen — no guilt, no 20-minute lessons. Bloo delivers fresh vocabulary to your home screen widget so you absorb new words passively, all day long. Build a streak. Earn XP. Get fluent one glance at a time. --------------------------------- PASSIVE VOCABULARY LEARNING --------------------------------- • Words appear right on your home screen — learn without ever opening the app • Lock screen widget keeps vocabulary visible 24/7 • Auto-refreshes so you always see something new • Just glance, absorb, and go about your day --------------------------------- BUILD STREAKS & EARN XP --------------------------------- • Daily streaks keep you consistent without pressure • Earn XP with every word you mark as learned • Unlock achievements as you progress • Level up your vocabulary one word at a time --------------------------------- 30+ LANGUAGES --------------------------------- Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi and more. --------------------------------- PERSONALIZED TO YOU --------------------------------- • Words matched to your interests and daily life • Adjustable proficiency — from complete beginner to advanced • Custom daily word count — learn 5 or 50 words a day --------------------------------- FLEXIBLE WIDGETS --------------------------------- • Small, medium, and large home screen widgets • Lock screen widget for quick glances • Dark mode and light mode support • Multiple widget styles to match your home screen --------------------------------- VOCABULARY-FIRST LEARNING --------------------------------- Research shows that knowing 2,000 words covers 95% of daily conversation. Stop worrying about grammar — start building your word bank. No account required. No daily streaks you feel guilty missing. Just words, right where you already look. Learn Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian — one word at a time, right on your home screen. Download Bloo. Start your streak today. Download Bloo and turn screen time into learn time. FULL ACCESS REQUIRES SUBSCRIPTION Bloo offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks all languages, words, and widget styles. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getbloo.app/privacy Contact: team@getbloo.app Questions or feedback? Email us at team@getbloo.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bloo at every 10 days against Vocab Builder's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Vocab Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Bloo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Vocab Builder ships an update every 3 months, Bloo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vocab Builder | Bloo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kamil Demirtas | APPIKO LTD |
In-app purchases
Vocab Builder
- Vocab Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Vocab Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Bloo
- Bloo Weekly$3.997 Days
- Bloo Weekly$6.997 Days
- Bloo Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Bloo Monthly$12.991 Month
- Bloo Monthly$14.991 Month
- Bloo Annual$29.991 Year
- Bloo Annual$39.991 Year
- Bloo Annual$49.991 Year
- Bloo Annual$59.991 Year









