Comparison

WordByWord Translate vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

WordByWord Translate

Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

WordByWord Translate4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WordByWord Translate versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordByWord TranslateBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChi JinlongOakAI Studio, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WordByWord Translate

Subscriptions1
  • WordByWord Plus Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
4 purchases

Bloom

Subscriptions1
  • Bloom Pro Monthly1 Month trial$12.001 Month
One-time3
  • 10% Credit Pack$2.79
  • 30% Credit Pack$8.39
  • 50% Credit Pack$14.00

Questions

Is WordByWord Translate free?
WordByWord Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WordByWord Translate or Bloom have ads?
Neither WordByWord Translate nor Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordByWord Translate or Bloom?
WordByWord Translate ships an update every 5 days, and Bloom every 2 days. Most recently, WordByWord Translate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bloom on October 31, 2026.

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