Comparison

Wordy vs Pablito

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

Head to head
About

Wordy

Learn over 20 languages using real movie and series clips. Improve vocabulary, listening comprehension, and pronunciation with thousands of curated film scenes. Stay motivated with a daily streak system and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Learn languages from movie and series clips
  • 15,000+ curated film clips
  • Real subtitles with native speaker audio
  • Daily streak system for motivation
  • Instant translation and example sentences
  • Vocabulary organized by level (A1-C2)
  • Streaming service support
Features
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Learn a new language the way people actually speak it. Every word in Wordy arrives inside a real film or series scene — said by an actor, at full speed. Not a studio recording of someone reading slowly, and not a synthetic voice. Now with two complete courses: English and Spanish. HOW IT WORKS You follow one clear path, a lesson at a time. Each lesson gives you a handful of new words, then drops them straight into a scene from a real movie or show, so you hear the word doing its job before you ever have to produce it. Then you use it. Build the phrase from blocks, spell the word out, pick the meaning, hold a short conversation, and say the line out loud while the app listens and marks every word as you speak. INSIDE EVERY LESSON • Real film and series clips for each new word • Speaking practice with live, word-by-word feedback • Dialogues where you choose your side of the conversation • Phrase and word building, from single letters to full sentences • Review lessons that bring earlier words back right before you'd forget them • A section exam to prove it stuck WHY SCENES BEAT SENTENCES Real speech is fast, it slurs, it skips words, and it leans on expressions no course ever lists. That is exactly why textbook audio feels easy and real conversation feels impossible. Wordy closes that gap from your very first lesson: you are listening to the real thing from day one, in doses short enough to actually follow. BEYOND THE COURSE • A library of thousands of clips to explore on your own • Tap any word in any subtitle for an instant translation • Save words and practise them on a spaced schedule, so they stay • Vocabulary sorted by level, A1 through C2 • A daily streak that keeps the habit alive LANGUAGES Full courses in English and Spanish. Clips and vocabulary practice in 20+ more, including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Greek and Ukrainian. The app itself speaks 26 languages, so you learn through the one you already know. Whether you are starting from nothing or unsticking an intermediate plateau, a few minutes a day is enough to feel the difference. Wordy Premium Subscriptions: - Wordy Premium Yearly: $39.99/year (with free trial) - Wordy Premium Monthly: $9.99/month If you choose to purchase Wordy Premium, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://wordy.info/privacy Terms of Use: https://wordy.info/terms

About

Pablito

Features
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LEARN ANY LANGUAGE WITH PABLITO – YOUR SMART LANGUAGE LEARNING COMPANION Master vocabulary, improve speaking, and build real-world language skills with Pablito – the app that makes language learning effective, fun, and simple. Whether you want to learn English, Spanish, German, French, or any other language, Pablito gives you everything you need: flashcards with native speaker audio, interactive exercises, spaced repetition, and a gamified experience that keeps you motivated every day. --- OXFORD 5000 WORD LIST Built on the trusted Oxford 5000 – learn the most important words first. Organized by CEFR levels (A1–C1) so you always know your level and what to learn next. REAL-LIFE CATEGORIES Study vocabulary organized by everyday topics: travel, restaurants, family, work, shopping, health & more. Learn words you'll actually use in conversations. NATIVE SPEAKER PRONUNCIATION Every word comes with authentic native speaker audio. Listen, repeat, and build confidence in your accent and speaking skills. SPACED REPETITION SYSTEM Scientifically proven method that reviews words at the perfect time. Move vocabulary from short-term to long-term memory – and actually remember what you learn. INTERACTIVE EXERCISES More than just flashcards! Practice with: - Listening exercises to train your ear - Matching activities to connect words with meanings - Multiple-choice questions for quick testing - Writing practice to improve spelling & grammar GAMIFICATION & MOTIVATION Earn XP, collect achievements, and maintain daily streaks. Even a few minutes a day builds into big results. Stay motivated and watch your progress grow. MEET PROFESSOR PABLITO Your friendly mentor guides you through every lesson. Learning feels personal and engaging – like having a language tutor in your pocket. --- PERFECT FOR EVERY LEARNER - Complete beginners learning their first words - Students preparing for language exams - Travelers who need practical phrases - Advanced learners expanding their vocabulary LEARN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Quick mobile sessions on the bus, during breaks, or before bed. All progress syncs automatically. Switch between languages whenever you want. Start your language learning journey today with Pablito! https://sites.google.com/view/pablito/home https://sites.google.com/view/pablito/terms-of-use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wordy4 screens
Pablito4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pablito at none against Wordy's shown. Pablito also leads on 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. Wordy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pablito sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wordy ships an update every 10 days, Pablito every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wordy versus Pablito: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordyPablito
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB65 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAppalex Ltd.Pawel Gladysz

Bugs and requests

Wordy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • There are errors playing videos
  • No sound
  • NOT WORKING

Requested features

2 requests
  • Please have translate to Vietnamese
  • Filter certain TV or movie ratings

Pablito

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Wordy

Subscriptions6
  • Language Learning3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Language Learning$9.991 Month
  • Language Learning2 variants$19.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Language Learning7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Language Learning7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Language Learning7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Language Learning$89.99
2 purchases

Pablito

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$12.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Wordy free?
Wordy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pablito free?
Pablito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wordy or Pablito have ads?
Wordy shows ads; Pablito does not.
Which is updated more often, Wordy or Pablito?
Wordy ships an update every 10 days, and Pablito every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wordy was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pablito on September 20, 2026.

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