Comparison

crosswort vs linguaArbor

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

Head to head
About

crosswort

Learn languages through daily crosswords with clues in your target language and English answers. This method focuses on word recall rather than recognition, mimicking natural language acquisition. It's designed for effective vocabulary building and comprehension.

Highlights
  • Daily crosswords
  • Clues in target language
  • English answers
  • Vocabulary recall focus
  • Natural language acquisition method
Features
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Learn a new language the way your brain actually works — by retrieving words, not just recognizing them. Crosswort gives you a daily crossword where every answer is in English, but the clues are in your target language. You're not translating — you're recalling. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

linguaArbor

Features
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linguaArbor helps you actually learn a language — with a clear, structured path and natural pronunciation spoken aloud for every word and sentence. Pick from SIX languages and learn from the one you already know: • English • Spanish • French • German • Italian • Portuguese A REAL COURSE, NOT RANDOM LESSONS Your path follows the official CEFR framework: A1 → A2 → B1 — the same standard used by schools and exams across Europe. A short placement test drops you in at exactly the right spot, so you never start from zero if you already know the basics. HEAR EVERY WORD OUT LOUD Every word and sentence is read aloud with natural pronunciation using your device's built-in voices, so you pick up the right sound from day one. Tap any item to hear it again as often as you like. PRACTICE THAT STICKS • Multiple choice and image matching to build vocabulary fast • Sentence building with a word bank to lock in grammar • Listening exercises to train your ear • Pair matching to fix meaning in memory • Speak-aloud repetition with speech recognition to practice your pronunciation LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE — NO GUILT No aggressive streaks and no guilt-trip reminders. Practice whenever it suits you — five minutes or fifty. Track your real progress across vocabulary, grammar, and listening, and watch it grow over time. A FAIR, SIMPLE PRICE Everything is FREE: all 6 languages, all audio, and all A1–B1 content. We're supported by ads. Want more? Premium gives you: • A completely ad-free experience • Unlimited energy (the "leaves") — practice as much as you want, whenever you want Just €4.99/month or €24.99/year. No lifetime traps, no fake discounts. Cancel anytime. Want to go further? Our sister app linguaProfunda continues the journey at the advanced levels B2, C1, and C2. Grow your language, leaf by leaf. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

crosswort4 screens
linguaArbor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: crosswort at none against linguaArbor's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. crosswort sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and linguaArbor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

crosswort ships an update every 2 weeks, linguaArbor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
crosswort versus linguaArbor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercrosswortlinguaArbor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB263 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNeil DurbinPhivolt

In-app purchases

2 purchases

crosswort

Subscriptions2
  • Crosswort Premium$8.991 Month
  • Crosswort Premium Annual$71.991 Year
2 purchases

linguaArbor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$22.991 Year

Questions

Is crosswort free?
crosswort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is linguaArbor free?
linguaArbor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do crosswort or linguaArbor have ads?
linguaArbor shows ads; crosswort does not.
Which is updated more often, crosswort or linguaArbor?
crosswort ships an update every 2 weeks, and linguaArbor monthly. Most recently, crosswort was updated on October 7, 2026 and linguaArbor on October 5, 2026.

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