Comparison

ProWord vs Scrollingua

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

Head to head
About

ProWord

This app uses a science-backed spaced repetition system to help you memorize new words. Create custom flashcards with AI-generated sentences, images, and phonetic transcriptions. Engage in gamified learning with word games and AI chat practice to build a lasting vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
  • Customizable AI flashcards
  • Image and phonetic transcription support
  • Gamified learning and word games
  • AI chat for conversation practice
  • Multiple language support
Features
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Learn words. Actually remember them. ProWord is a vocabulary app built on spaced repetition. You add the words you want to know, and it brings each one back just before you would forget it — on day 3, then day 7, then day 14, until the word is yours for good. HOW THE 3-7-14 LADDER WORKS Every word you practise climbs one rung. Day 3 — locks it into short-term memory. Day 7 — reinforces the connection. Day 14 — moves it to your Memorized stack, for good. You never have to decide what to study. The app knows what is due today. FLASHCARDS WORTH COMING BACK TO A word sticks when there is something to hang it on. - AI-written example sentences that show the word in real context - Pictures you can attach in a tap, for visual memory - Phonetic transcription, so you know how it sounds - Alternative translations, because most words have more than one - Point your camera at something and let ProWord name it and build the card EIGHT WAYS TO PRACTISE Connect, Type, Listen, Pronounce, Translate, Sentence Quiz, Puzzle and Snake. The same word from different angles is what turns recognition into recall. A WORD ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Add the widget and the word you owe a review sits right there — picture, translation and example included. Glance at it, remember it, carry on. LISTEN INSTEAD OF READING Turn your saved words into an audio track with music and play it in the background: on a walk, on the way to work, at the gym. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Points every time a word graduates, a daily streak worth protecting, and a Game Center leaderboard if you like competing. Switch it all off in a tap if you do not. FIVE LANGUAGES, ANY DIRECTION English, Spanish, Croatian, Ukrainian and Russian — learn any of them from any of the others. YOUR WORDS FOLLOW YOU Everything syncs through iCloud, so a word added on your iPhone is waiting on your iPad. No sign-up, no account to create. START FREE The free plan covers a limited number of words, with no card and no sign-in to get going. Premium removes the limit when you are ready. Built by one developer who uses it every day. Questions? support@oleksi.dev Terms of Use: https://proword.app/terms/ios Privacy Policy: https://proword.app/privacy/ios

About

Scrollingua

This app transforms your existing scrolling habit into an effective language learning tool. It uses authentic short videos with interactive subtitles, allowing you to tap words for instant definitions and grammar explanations. Save new vocabulary for spaced review and practice pronunciation with feedback.

Highlights
  • Interactive subtitles with instant dictionary lookup
  • Save and review vocabulary
  • Guided lesson paths
  • Pronunciation feedback
  • Real short videos for listening practice
  • Scan on-screen text for translation
Features
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Learn a language by scrolling. Scrollingua turns short videos into real language practice — watch, tap any word for its meaning, and pick up vocabulary you'll actually use. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, or German in the format you already scroll every day. You already spend time scrolling short videos. Scrollingua puts that habit to work, so time you'd spend on autopilot becomes listening practice, new words, and real comprehension. No sitting still. No starting over from lesson one. Learn 6 languages: Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, and German. Japanese includes full furigana and romaji, Chinese includes pinyin, and every language comes with a built-in dictionary and color-coded grammar hints tuned to how that language actually works. How to use Scrollingua 1) Pick your language and take a quick placement check. 2) Scroll a feed of authentic short videos with interactive subtitles. 3) Tap any word to see its meaning, reading, and grammar role — without leaving the video. 4) Save the words you want to keep; they come back as spaced review so they stick. 5) Follow a guided lesson path when you want structure, from the basics up to real sentences. 6) Practice speaking out loud and get pronunciation feedback on how you did. Built for people who love the idea of learning a language but bounce off traditional study. The loop is familiar on purpose — swipe, tap, listen, repeat. A few minutes between other things adds up faster than you'd expect, and streaks, daily goals, and friends keep you coming back. Ditch flashcard drills and lessons that feel like homework. Scrollingua is language learning that fits the way you already use your phone, so the practice happens without you having to schedule it. What you get • Authentic short videos for real listening practice • Tappable subtitles with instant dictionary lookups — meaning, reading, and grammar in one tap • Furigana and romaji for Japanese, pinyin for Chinese • Color-coded grammar hints that reveal sentence structure at a glance • Saved words that turn into spaced repetition review • A guided lesson path with placement, so you start at the right level • Speaking practice with guided pronunciation feedback • Scan on-screen text to translate what you see • Streaks and daily goals to build a habit that lasts • Friends and invite codes so you can learn alongside people you know If you have ideas or questions, email us at [YOUR SUPPORT EMAIL]. Subscription Details: Scrollingua Pro Scrollingua Pro unlocks unlimited scrolling, unlimited scans, and the complete lesson path. Scrollingua offers monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://busy-apple-2dd.notion.site/Scrollingua-Privacy-Policy-39ef09e311468089b002ea1138e71daf

Screenshots

ProWord4 screens
Scrollingua4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scrollingua at none against ProWord's shown. Scrollingua also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. ProWord sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Scrollingua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProWord ships an update every 2 weeks, Scrollingua every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ProWord versus Scrollingua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProWordScrollingua
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB98 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOleksii MykhalchukJadon Lau

Customer experience

ProWord

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Scrollingua

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ProWord

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • One time offer yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium 6 Months$29.996 Months
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  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Scrollingua

Subscriptions3
  • Scrollingua Pro3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Scrollingua Pro Annual14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Scrollingua Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is ProWord free?
ProWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrollingua free?
Scrollingua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProWord or Scrollingua have ads?
ProWord shows ads; Scrollingua does not.
Which is updated more often, ProWord or Scrollingua?
ProWord ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scrollingua every 3 days. Most recently, ProWord was updated on November 8, 2026 and Scrollingua on October 31, 2026.

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