Codeely vs FlipDict
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codeely
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Tired of sitting around mindlessly scrolling on your phone? Do you desire knowledge? Do you wish to harness the magical power of the mythical entity that is the computer? Well, if you answered yes to any of those questions, I've got just what you're looking for. Enter Codeely! Codeely comes packaged with the world class interpreted language known as Monk. By nature of being interpreted, that means you can run code on your device in real time! Whether you're on a bus, in a car, on a train or in the rain, you can write and run code with Codeely anywhere, anytime! Don't know a lick of Monk? No worries, Codeely comes bundled with concise yet dangerously informative documentation covering every crevice of the language. Once you've become a Monk master you can put your skills to the test by taking on one of the many mind bending challenges offered in the app. Think you can solve them all?
FlipDict
Expand your vocabulary with curated word lists or the entire English dictionary. This app uses spaced repetition to help you learn new words effectively, with progress tracking and a clean interface.
- Curated vocab decks and full dictionary
- Spaced repetition system (SRS)
- Flashcard-style review
- Progress tracking (New, Learning, Mastered)
- Dark mode support
- On-device progress saving
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Build a bigger vocabulary, one word at a time. FlipDict is a focused, no-nonsense vocabulary builder for native speakers, advanced English learners, writers, and anyone who wants to know more words. Choose from curated themed decks — emotion vocabulary, words from classic novels, rare and beautiful words, GRE prep — or browse a real dictionary of 63,000+ English words and pick the ones you want to learn. Then let spaced repetition do the rest. WHY FLIPDICT IS DIFFERENT Most vocabulary apps lock you into a single word list. FlipDict gives you the whole dictionary plus a growing library of curated decks — and lets you study them all with proven spaced repetition. Whether you're prepping for the GRE, sharpening your business communication, expanding your emotional vocabulary, or savoring the language of classic literature, FlipDict adapts to what you want to learn. VOCAB DECKS - Dictionary — every word in the English language (63,000+) - Words for Feelings — sophisticated emotion vocabulary - Words That Sound Beautiful — words pleasing to the ear - Literary — vocabulary from classic novels - Rare Words — obscure and delightful - Business — vocabulary for professional and corporate contexts - GRE — high-frequency exam vocabulary - More decks coming soon KEY FEATURES - Multiple curated vocab decks, plus the full dictionary - Simple and effective spaced repetition system (SRS) - Tap any word to add it to your review queue - Long-press for a quick definition preview - Beautiful flashcard-style review with smooth flip animation - Track your progress: see what's New, Learning, and Mastered - Mark words as Mastered to retire them from review - A-to-Z sidebar for fast navigation - Jump to any page number directly - Long-press page arrows to skip ahead quickly - Dark mode support - Haptic feedback throughout - All progress saved on-device — no account, no cloud, no tracking PERFECT FOR - Writers, journalists, and copywriters expanding their range - Business professionals sharpening their communication - GRE prep - Native speakers who love discovering new words - Advanced English learners going beyond intermediate - Anyone reading challenging literature - Word nerds, etymologists, and linguistics enthusiasts HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a deck — start with the full dictionary or a themed collection 2. Tap any word you don't know to add it to your queue 3. Tap Start Studying when you're ready to review 4. Grade each word based on how well you remembered it — FlipDict schedules the next review automatically 5. Watch your vocabulary grow PRIVACY FlipDict stores everything on your device. No account required. No data collection. No ads. No tracking. Your study habits are yours alone. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Word definitions in FlipDict are derived from WordNet® 3.0, developed by the Cognitive Science Laboratory at Princeton University. The database has been modified for FlipDict: some entries have been edited or removed, and example sentences have been added or rewritten by FlipDict that are not part of the original WordNet database. GRE® is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS), which is not affiliated with FlipDict.
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Codeely and FlipDict are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Codeely | FlipDict |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Liam Horch | Isabella Lee-Rubio |
In-app purchases
Codeely
No in-app purchases
FlipDict
No in-app purchases









