WordByWord Translate vs Bloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WordByWord Translate
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English concise submission version WordByWord is an AI-powered language learning assistant that helps you understand foreign-language content on any webpage more naturally and efficiently. Swipe right on any text to insert translations directly below the original, making sentence-by-sentence bilingual reading seamless. Double-tap a word to get fast, context-aware definitions, with phrase recognition when needed, so you can understand what words really mean in context. Whether you're reading news, browsing X, exploring blogs, or studying technical documents, WordByWord helps translation and learning happen right where you read. Core Features • Swipe to translate full sentences directly on the page • Optimized for X (formerly Twitter), so you can learn while keeping up with the latest updates • Double-tap words for fast, context-aware meanings • Recognizes common phrases and fixed expressions • Supports Language Chunk Extraction (currently English only) • Switch between Cloud translation and local translation engines • Supports Microsoft Azure, Google Translate, and local translation • Supports 20+ languages • Supports word and sentence playback • Choose from local voice engines for better playback quality (some voices require download) • Automatically saves translation and dictionary history Free & Plus Core features are available for free every day. Upgrade to Plus for more AI translations, more word analysis, expanded voice usage, and early access to new features. No need to switch between apps. With WordByWord, translation and comprehension happen naturally as you read. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Bloom
Practice speaking and listening in a new language through interactive conversations. This app helps you build confidence by making mistakes and improving in context, rather than just memorizing vocabulary.
- Practice speaking and listening
- Interactive conversations
- Contextual language learning
- Grammar and vocabulary practice
- Personalized language partner
- Mistake-friendly learning environment
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Support these native languages: English、中文、日本語、한국어、Español、Français、Deutsch、Italiano、Português、Русский、العربية、Türkçe、ไทย、Polski、فارسی、Română、Ελληνικά、Nederlands、Čeština、Magyar、Svenska Bloom turns language learning into real conversation. Instead of only memorizing words or completing fixed lessons, you can practice by speaking, listening, and exploring language in context. Open Bloom, choose what you want to practice, and start a conversation with a language partner that adapts to you. You do not need to know exactly what to study next. You do not need to feel confident before speaking. You do not need to wait for a classroom or a tutor. Bloom gives you a place to begin, make mistakes, ask questions, and keep improving. Use Bloom to practice everyday dialogue, understand grammar, discover new vocabulary, and repeat the grammar patterns you have not mastered yet. When a sentence is confusing, Bloom can help explain it. When you need more practice, Bloom can keep the conversation going. Here is how it works: start a learning session, respond naturally, and let Bloom guide the practice. Each session helps you connect meaning, structure, pronunciation, and usage, so the language becomes something you can actually use. Bloom is for learners who want to build real confidence, one conversation at a time. Privacy Policy: https://convogrami.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bloom at every 2 days against WordByWord Translate's every 5 days. WordByWord Translate's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. WordByWord Translate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Bloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WordByWord Translate ships an update every 5 days, Bloom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordByWord Translate | Bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi Jinlong | OakAI Studio, Inc. |
In-app purchases
WordByWord Translate
- WordByWord Plus Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
Bloom
- Bloom Pro Monthly1 Month trial$12.001 Month
- 10% Credit Pack$2.79
- 30% Credit Pack$8.39
- 50% Credit Pack$14.00









