Comparison

Computer Basics 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

Computer Basics

Learn about computer hardware, software, and assembly with detailed articles and step-by-step guides. This app helps you understand PC components, build your own computer, and refresh your tech knowledge.

Highlights
  • Hardware component information
  • Step-by-step PC assembly guides
  • Software basics explained
  • Search function for terms
  • Regular content updates
  • Error reporting and suggestions
Features
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The application contains a variety of articles and tips for anyone who works with computer technology or is simply interested in it. It is divided into three sections: 1. Hardware 2. PC assembly 3. Software The Hardware section contains information about all computer components, peripherals, and other equipment. The basic theory of computer parts is explained in simple language. Here you will find articles about% the motherboard, central processor, RAM, graphics card, and other hardware. Hardware topics include: • Motherboard, central processing unit, random access memory, power supply unit, graphics card, optical disk drive, sound card, cooling systems, computer cases • Hard disk drives (HDD), solid-state drives (SSD), optical disks, USB flash drives • Keyboards, mice, webcams, microphones, image scanners • Monitors, speakers, headphones, printers, projectors • Network interface controllers, routers, mobile broadband modems • Gaming devices, uninterruptible power supplies, peripheral connectors The PC assembly section offers step-by-step guides and illustrated instructions on how to build your own computer or replace its components. Detailed diagrams and pictures will help you understand how to assemble a PC, install or upgrade equipment, and fit components. PC assembly topics include: • Motherboard installation • CPU installation • Applying and replacing thermal paste • Installing a graphics card, RAM modules, power supply, air cooling system, sound card, SSD, or HDD The Software section provides information about computer operating systems and the basic programs that most PC users work with. Software topics include: • Operating systems • Essential programs This application is ideal for anyone who wants to improve or refresh their knowledge of computer technology. After completing the course, you will be able to assemble your own computer or upgrade it confidently. The app contains more than 50 articles and includes a search function for terms and definitions. We regularly update the course on computer fundamentals. You can also report errors or suggest improvements.

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

Computer Basics4 screens
Palabros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Computer Basics at none against Palabros's 6. Computer Basics also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Palabros's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Computer Basics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Computer Basics against 4.9 for Palabros. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Computer Basics's written reviews are positive against 86% of Palabros's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Computer Basics ships an update every 4 months, Palabros every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Computer Basics versus Palabros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputer BasicsPalabros
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings916 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey VavaevNacho Cerrato Ruiz

Customer experience

Computer Basics

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Palabros

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Computer Basics

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 Computer Basics free?
Computer Basics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Palabros free?
Palabros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Computer Basics or Palabros?
Computer Basics is rated higher. Computer Basics averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Palabros averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Computer Basics or Palabros have ads?
Neither Computer Basics nor Palabros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Computer Basics or Palabros?
Computer Basics ships an update every 4 months, and Palabros every 5 days. Most recently, Computer Basics was updated on October 30, 2026 and Palabros on October 31, 2026.

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