Comparison

Cross Parlance vs Learn Dictee

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

Head to head
About

Cross Parlance

Features
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French crossword puzzles and word games, from your very first words up. Short games with a clear finish. No lessons, no nagging, no homework. FRENCH CROSSWORDS Real crosswords with bilingual clues. Not multiple choice, not a quiz. QUICK GAMES Matching game: match French words to their English meanings, from written words to spoken words to verb forms. Keep the combo going. Memory game: the classic tile-flipping game, with French on one card and English on its match. No timer. Word search: themed word lists, quick and relaxing. Gender Drop: a fast arcade game for le vs. la. All the games in a chapter share the same words, so the more you play, the easier the crossword gets. 1,600 WORDS, 39 THEMED CHAPTERS Travel, food, shopping, health, daily life, emotions, and more. ANY LEVEL Chapter 1 starts with the basics: hello, yes, to be, to have. Later chapters reach intermediate level (A2–B1), so there's plenty to play after beginner apps run out. PLAY AGAINST YOURSELF Keep a daily streak, see every game you've finished, and beat your own best. No leaderboards. Chapter 1 is free. Unlock the other chapters with Premium. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to this publication Links: - Privacy Policy : https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/56286217 - Terms of Service : https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/56286217

About

Learn Dictee

Features
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this application helps you learn French with simple and quick exercises designed by an effort of several teachers. the application is ideal for beginners and people who have an average level in French. This application aims to help you master the French language and particularly spelling. The exercises cover the majority of the words used in the daily life of a Frenchman so you will learn more than 1000 words in French with this application. Good luck! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cross Parlance4 screens
Learn Dictee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Learn Dictee at 15.0 against Cross Parlance's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cross Parlance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Learn Dictee sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Cross Parlance versus Learn Dictee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross ParlanceLearn Dictee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB78 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKenneth ParkerMohcine Mabani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cross Parlance

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
6 purchases

Learn Dictee

Subscriptions6
  • Abonnez-vous pour une semaine$0.997 Days
  • Subscribe weekly$2.997 Days
  • Abonnez-vous mensuellement$2.991 Month
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  • Subscribe Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Abonnez-vous pour une Annee$9.991 Year
  • Subscribe Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Cross Parlance free?
Cross Parlance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Dictee free?
Learn Dictee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cross Parlance or Learn Dictee have ads?
Neither Cross Parlance nor Learn Dictee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cross Parlance or Learn Dictee?
Cross Parlance ships an update monthly, and Learn Dictee monthly. Most recently, Cross Parlance was updated on October 24, 2026 and Learn Dictee on October 12, 2026.

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