Comparison

Kioki vs Turn a Phrase

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

Head to head
About

Kioki

Master vocabulary and real-life phrases for conversations, travel, and exams using AI-powered flashcards. Utilize spaced repetition for long-term retention and practice pronunciation with instant feedback. Study hands-free or with interactive quizzes.

Highlights
  • AI flashcard creation from notes, photos, PDFs
  • Spaced repetition for long-term memory
  • Pronunciation scoring and practice
  • Hands-free Listen Mode
  • Ready-made decks for various situations
  • Import existing decks (TXT, CSV, APKG, ANKI2)
Features
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Master the vocabulary and real phrases you'll actually use — in conversations, on your trip, and on exam day. Flashcards are how you get there: start with ready-made decks for travel, small talk, and more, or turn your own notes, photos, and PDFs into decks with AI. Then spaced repetition makes every card stick long-term. Study your way: flip through your cards, test what you studied with quizzes, practice & score your pronunciation, or review hands-free with Listen Mode on your commute. Track your streak, hit your daily goal, and pick up right where you left off on iOS or web. ---------- Why Kioki Real phrases for real conversations — learn the language people actually speak Learn Spanish, Korean, French, Japanese, and more Ready-made decks by situation: Travel, Small Talk, Food & Dining, Real Conversation, and more Spaced repetition that makes it stick long-term Quiz Mode: test what you studied Speaking Practice: say any card out loud and get an instant pronunciation score Listen Mode: hands-free review for commutes, workouts, and flights Cards with images and native audio AI flashcards from notes, photos, and PDFs — build a deck in seconds Import existing decks from TXT, CSV, APKG, and ANKI2 Share any deck with a link — friends can study it instantly, on web or in the app Daily goals and streaks to keep you consistent Seamless sync across iOS and web ---------- Pro Features Unlimited AI deck creation: Turn notes, text, or documents into full flashcard decks instantly PDF to flashcards: Upload PDFs and convert them into study material in seconds File import: Create decks from documents without manual editing Unlimited pronunciation checks: Practice speaking as much as you want ---------- Built for real learning Focus on vocabulary and expressions used in real conversations Prepare for language exams (TOPIK and more) or improve your speaking with instant pronunciation feedback Organize decks by topic, level, or goal Review with spaced repetition designed for long-term memory ---------- Stay consistent Build a daily study habit, track your progress, and stay on top of your learning goals with a simple, focused interface. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Turn a Phrase

Features
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Turn a Phrase teaches the English idioms native speakers actually use, with the stories behind them and quick games that make them stick. Most idioms make no literal sense. Turn a Phrase shows you what each one really means, where it came from, and how to use it, then helps you lock it in with fast recognition games and spaced review. What you get: A library of thousands of real idioms, from everyday phrases to the ones that trip up non-native speakers. The meaning, the origin, and natural examples for every phrase. Short daily practice that mixes new phrases with timed review so they stay learned. A collection that grows as you master each one. Streaks and progress that keep you coming back. Built for learners who want to sound natural, not just correct. Whether you are studying English, sharpening your fluency, or you simply love language, Turn a Phrase makes idioms click. Free to start. No account required.

Screenshots

Kioki4 screens
Turn a Phrase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Turn a Phrase at none against Kioki's 2. Turn a Phrase also leads on ads (none vs shown). Kioki's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Kioki sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Turn a Phrase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kioki versus Turn a Phrase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiokiTurn a Phrase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLucidcraft Studio, Inc.MATAMATASUA RODNEY TUPAI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kioki

Subscriptions2
  • Kioki Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Kioki Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Turn a Phrase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kioki free?
Kioki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Turn a Phrase free?
Turn a Phrase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kioki or Turn a Phrase have ads?
Kioki shows ads; Turn a Phrase does not.

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