Comparison

VividVocab vs Tickr

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

Head to head
About

VividVocab

Enhance your English vocabulary with memorable images and spaced repetition. This app helps you learn new words daily through personalized learning, visual mnemonics, and interactive quizzes. Transform your communication skills and master exams with a fun, habit-forming approach.

Highlights
  • Visual mnemonics for memorization
  • Spaced repetition for long-term recall
  • Personalized word learning
  • Interactive quizzes and practice
  • Visual thesaurus functionality
  • Save words from any source
Features
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Build a brilliant English vocabulary – in just minutes a day. VividVocab is your English vocabulary builder and visual dictionary. It brings new words to life with memorable images, clear explanations, and spaced repetition so you actually remember them. Whether you want to speak English confidently, sound more eloquent, or ace that exam – VividVocab makes learning new words a simple, fun daily habit. Just a few minutes a day can transform how you think, speak, and write. HOW IT WORKS 1. Capture: Look up and save any word, phrase, or idea 2. Visualize: Turn it into a memorable mnemonic image 3. Remember: Master it with spaced repetition and quizzes WHY IT WORKS • Personalized: Words picked for your level, goals, and interests • Memory Science: Visual mnemonics and spaced repetition make words stick long-term • Habit-Forming: Designed for quick daily sessions – consistency beats cramming WHAT YOU CAN DO • Look up any word – even by describing it (e.g., "a tall building" → skyscraper) • Find synonyms and related words like a visual thesaurus • Turn any word into a beautiful mnemonic flashcard • Learn words based on your level, goals, and interests • Study curated decks for SAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, phrasal verbs, and more • Review words with spaced repetition for long-term memory • Practice spelling, definitions, and usage in sentences • Translate explanations into your native language • Save words from anywhere – web, texts, or other apps • Stay motivated with streaks, achievements, and leaderboards Ready to build a vivid vocabulary you'll actually remember? --- VividVocab is a subscription-based app. Enjoy a free trial to explore all Premium features. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://www.vividvocab.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.vividvocab.com/privacy Apple's End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Tickr

Features
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Tickr — Simple, Private Time Tracking One tap starts your timer. That's it. Tickr is a calm, no-fuss time tracker built for anyone who wants to understand where their day went — students, developers, parents, hobbyists — without signing up for anything or sending data anywhere. HOW IT WORKS Tap an activity tile and your timer starts instantly. A Live Activity appears on your Lock Screen so you can glance at your running time without unlocking your phone. Tap again to stop. Your session is saved locally, right on your device. KEY FEATURES One-Tap Activity Tiles A grid of your saved activities sits ready on the main screen. Tap once to start, tap once to stop. No menus, no friction. Running Timer Hero When a timer is active, a bold, oversized clock takes centre stage so you always know exactly how long you've been at it. Live Activity on Lock Screen Tickr keeps your running timer visible on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island without you having to open the app. Weekly Insights Chart At the end of the day, see a clean Apple Fitness-style bar chart of your tracked time by activity. No streaks, no leaderboards — just honest data about your week. Chronological Day View Scroll through your sessions grouped by day. Swipe to edit or delete any entry. COMPLETELY PRIVATE Tickr requires no account and no sign-in. Everything is stored locally on your device. Nothing is shared with advertisers or data brokers. Delete the app and your data is gone. Why Tickr? Most time trackers want you to log in, pay monthly, and compete with yourself on a leaderboard. Tickr just wants to help you answer one question: where did my time go? The reward is the chart at the end of the day. Download Tickr and start your first timer in seconds.

Screenshots

VividVocab4 screens
Tickr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tickr at none against VividVocab's 9. Tickr also leads on ads (none vs shown). VividVocab's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price 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. VividVocab sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Tickr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VividVocab versus Tickr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVividVocabTickr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (177 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings177 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHub3 SolutionsCarrie mckeegan

Bugs and requests

VividVocab

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Review count per day cannot be updated
  • Some images don't match the words
  • Word pronunciation seems rushed
  • Flashcard limit in free version is inconvenient
  • Mandatory account/subscription to even try the app
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  • AI-generated content quality concerns
  • Quizzes sometimes have multiple correct answers
  • Limitation of 80 flashcards per month for subscribers
  • Interface language options are limited

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add parts of speech for words
  • Add a talking feature for speech practice
  • Allow users to upload their own word lists in bulk
  • Improve the hardness level of exercises
  • Add a spelling quiz feature
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  • Support for other languages
  • Integration with dictionary apps
  • More detailed explanations of word usage (speaking vs. writing context, C1 level, exam recommendations)
  • Ability to transfer flashcards from other apps
  • Option to customize the interface language
  • Improve pronunciation accuracy
  • Add a note-taking feature
  • Remove or blur images to encourage deeper learning

Tickr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

VividVocab

Subscriptions9
  • VividVocab Weekly$8.997 Days
  • VividVocab Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • VividVocab Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • VividVocab Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • VividVocab Monthly$14.991 Month
  • VividVocab Yearly7 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • VividVocab Yearly7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • VividVocab Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • VividVocab Yearly$69.991 Year
None

Tickr

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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