# Bubblegum vs ContextCards

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubblegum at every 2 days against ContextCards's fortnightly. Bubblegum also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 1). ContextCards's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubblegum sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ContextCards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bubblegum against 5.0 for ContextCards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubblegum has 156 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubblegum ships an update every 2 days, ContextCards fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubblegum | ContextCards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblegum-learn-languages/id6578440980/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextcards/id6756090177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bubblegum Languages](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737615892) | [Tim Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480802735) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubblegum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblegum-learn-languages/id6578440980)

This app uses AI to create personalized Korean reading materials with inline translations and audio. It features an AI tutor for explanations and practice, and a unique review system that resurfaces saved vocabulary within new content. Track your progress with encouraging statistics.

**Highlights:** AI-generated personalized reading content, Inline translations and grammar explanations, Synchronized audio narration, AI Korean tutor chatbot, Regenerative vocabulary review, Progress tracking and statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubblegum Pro Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bubblegum Pro Monthly Subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| Bubblegum Plus Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Bubblegum Pro Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Bubblegum Pro Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Bubblegum Pro Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Bubblegum Pro Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Bubblegum Pro Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Bubblegum Pro 6-Month Subscription | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Founding Member | $899.99 | one-time |


### ContextCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextcards/id6756090177)

Master vocabulary with AI-generated, real-world example sentences. This app uses smart spaced repetition and HD audio to help you learn grammar, nuance, and usage naturally. Organize words into custom decks or explore community-created ones.

**Highlights:** AI-powered dynamic context sentences, Smart spaced repetition (FSRS algorithm), HD neural audio for pronunciation, Customizable deck management, Community deck sharing, Guided learning with frequency lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ContextCards Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| ContextCards Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubblegum free?

Bubblegum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ContextCards free?

ContextCards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubblegum or ContextCards?

ContextCards is rated higher. Bubblegum averages 4.9 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while ContextCards averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bubblegum or ContextCards have ads?

Neither Bubblegum nor ContextCards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubblegum or ContextCards?

Bubblegum ships an update every 2 days, and ContextCards fortnightly. Most recently, Bubblegum was updated on September 22, 2026 and ContextCards on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*