Comparison

crosswort vs LangLocker

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

LangLocker

Features
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go from scrolling to actually speaking a language your phone pulls you in before you even realize it. langlocker flips that: before instagram, tiktok, or games open, you pause, learn one real phrase, and then unlock. it's a simple app blocker built for people who want to learn a language without finding extra time for it. how it works 1. choose which apps to block 2. see the phrase of the moment in your target language 3. answer the short exercise we generate 4. app unlocked, you move on — a little sharper than before what's inside - app blocking, stop the scroll and create space to learn - real phrases, matched to your level and interests - multiple-choice or free-input exercises - native audio pronunciation on every phrase - streak tracking, see how consistency grows - detailed learning analytics and progress *all of the above features require an active subscription* good for - building a daily language habit without scheduling it - reducing screen time without deleting every app - learning japanese, spanish, korean, italian, french, german or english - reclaiming attention for something that actually moves you forward langlocker isn't just another language app; it's a habit-first learning tool that turns screen time into study time, so you actually make progress in the middle of a busy digital life. download langlocker and start the habit today. have feedback or ideas? email hello@langlocker.com, we'd love to hear from you. *note: langlocker requires an active subscription; no features are available without one* terms of use: https://langlocker.com/terms privacy policy: https://langlocker.com/privacy

Screenshots

crosswort4 screens
LangLocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LangLocker at every 5 days against crosswort's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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 LangLocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

crosswort ships an update every 2 weeks, LangLocker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
crosswort versus LangLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercrosswortLangLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB110 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNeil DurbinNataniel OWAGOKE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

crosswort

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

LangLocker

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$44.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is crosswort free?
crosswort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LangLocker free?
LangLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do crosswort or LangLocker have ads?
Neither crosswort nor LangLocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, crosswort or LangLocker?
crosswort ships an update every 2 weeks, and LangLocker every 5 days. Most recently, crosswort was updated on October 7, 2026 and LangLocker on October 6, 2026.

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