Comparison

ChessFirst vs Word Dictionary

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

Head to head

About

ChessFirst

Features

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ChessFirst helps to learn playing chess

About

Word Dictionary

Features

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Word List helps you master vocabulary across any language pair with a fully local, privacy-friendly toolkit. Build personalized dictionaries, import words instantly from CSV files, and keep everything organized with rich notes. Quick quizzes and direction toggles turn study time into smart practice, while detailed history shows exactly where to focus next. Whether you’re prepping for travel, school, or your next milestone, Word List keeps your words close and your progress on track.

Screenshots

ChessFirst4 screens

Word Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Dictionary at daily against ChessFirst's monthly. Word Dictionary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessFirst ships an update monthly, Word Dictionary daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

ChessFirst versus Word Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ChessFirst	Word Dictionary
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly	Daily — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	29 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Oleg Borkin	Oytun TUR

In-app purchases

None

ChessFirst

No in-app purchases

None

Word Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessFirst free?

ChessFirst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Word Dictionary free?

Word Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do ChessFirst or Word Dictionary have ads?

Neither ChessFirst nor Word Dictionary shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ChessFirst or Word Dictionary?

ChessFirst ships an update monthly, and Word Dictionary daily. Most recently, ChessFirst was updated on October 10, 2026 and Word Dictionary on September 30, 2026.