Comparison

VocabFlow vs Palabros

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

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About

VocabFlow

Features
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Finally, a vocabulary app that gets notifications right! VocabFlow delivers 1-7 perfectly timed daily reminders that actually help you learn - no spam, just results. While other apps flood you with notifications, we use intelligent timing optimized for iOS to make vocabulary learning effortless. SMART FEATURES - Perfect notification timing - 1-7 per day, never overwhelming - 10 languages with AI-powered translations - Offline learning with seamless cloud sync - English-to-English mode with definitions and examples - Beautiful, minimal interface that stays out of your way WHY VOCABFLOW WORKS - Zero ads - your attention stays on learning - Privacy-first - your data stays yours - No spam notifications - quality over quantity - Real-time sync across all your devices SUPPORTED LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Perfect for students, travelers, professionals, and anyone serious about language learning. Download VocabFlow and experience vocabulary learning that actually respects your time.

About

Palabros

Enhance your English and Spanish vocabulary with a comprehensive dictionary. Understand word meanings, origins, and pronunciations. Save and review words with spaced repetition widgets and personalized learning modes.

Highlights
  • English & Spanish dictionary
  • Offline definitions
  • Spaced repetition widgets
  • Interactive etymology
  • Bilingual mode
  • Reading mode
  • Word of the Day
Features
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Find a word. Understand it. Make it yours. Palabros is an English and Spanish dictionary for people who love reading, writing and discovering words. The app is available in both languages. Look up a meaning when you need it. Linger on its nuances when it sparks your curiosity. Save the words that matter to you and come back to them until they become part of your vocabulary. And if you're learning English or Spanish, save their translations too. Widgets bring your words and translations to your Home Screen. They show them again with spaced repetition, without setting time aside to study. UNDERSTAND A WORD Read the definition alongside a clear, simple explanation. Check synonyms and antonyms, hear how it's pronounced and explore its origin with interactive etymology. BILINGUAL MODE Explore translations from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. Translations are grouped by meaning, next to the definitions that clarify their nuances. Save a word's translations and come back to them whenever you like. Find them in your widgets and review them to learn word by word. KEEP READING Some words make you stop in the middle of a page. With Reading Mode, say a word out loud and see its meaning without typing it or putting your book down. If you prefer, listen to the explanation. When you finish, choose which of the words you looked up you want to save. COME BACK TO YOUR WORDS A word you found in a novel. Another you'd like to use when you write. A term you want to remember for your studies. Keep them in your library, organize them with tags, filter your collection and import your own lists. REVIEW AT YOUR OWN PACE Review your words in four ways: pick the word, pick the definition and, with Palabros Pro, type the word or explain it in your own words. You can also review translations: choose every correct equivalent among several options or, with Palabros Pro, type the translation you remember. If you review your words now and then, Palabros identifies the ones you find hardest to remember. With smart priority turned on, widgets show them more often, mixed in with the rest. Palabros Pro review widgets hide definitions or translations. Take a moment to recall them before you reveal them. Statistics show your progress. DISCOVER SOMETHING EVERY DAY Word of the Day is an invitation to learn a new meaning. Some words come illustrated. See it in the app and in its widgets, including the extra-large portrait widget. Siri and Shortcuts actions let you look up, save and review words, or build your own shortcuts. A DICTIONARY THAT GOES WITH YOU The English and Spanish dictionaries are built into the app, so you can look up definitions offline. On compatible devices, Apple Intelligence generates explanations on device. Translations by meaning need a connection; other features may require downloaded resources. Palabros has no ads. Read, look up and review in peace. PALABROS PRO Palabros is free to download. Palabros Pro expands your library and your tools: unlimited saved words, unlimited Reading Mode sessions, all four word review modes, typed translation review, word and translation review widgets, tags and filters, list import, statistics, widget personalization, exclusive icons and future Palabros Pro improvements. Choose a monthly subscription, try the annual plan with seven days free if you're eligible, or get lifetime access. For the words you want to make yours. LEGAL · Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ · Privacy Policy: https://nachocerrato.com/palabros/privacy/

Screenshots

VocabFlow4 screens
Palabros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VocabFlow at none against Palabros's 6. VocabFlow also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Palabros's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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. Palabros sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. VocabFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VocabFlow ships an update every 12 months, Palabros every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VocabFlow versus Palabros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocabFlowPalabros
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB187 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMazen AbidNacho Cerrato Ruiz

In-app purchases

None

VocabFlow

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Palabros

Subscriptions4
  • Palabros Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Palabros Month$2.991 Month
  • Palabros Annual7 Days trial$15.991 Year
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  • Palabros Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Palabros Pro$35.99
  • Palabros Pro$49.99

Questions

Is VocabFlow free?
VocabFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Palabros free?
Palabros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VocabFlow or Palabros have ads?
Neither VocabFlow nor Palabros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VocabFlow or Palabros?
VocabFlow ships an update every 12 months, and Palabros every 5 days. Most recently, VocabFlow was updated on October 25, 2026 and Palabros on October 31, 2026.

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