Comparison

SlovoBox vs Stories

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

Head to head
About

SlovoBox

Master vocabulary and reading in multiple languages with a private, offline toolkit. Features immersive stories, active recall quizzes, and specialized tools for languages like Russian and Japanese. Focus on learning without distractions or data tracking.

Highlights
  • Private, offline language vault
  • Immersive stories with audio
  • Active recall quizzes
  • Specialized tools for Russian/Japanese
  • Home screen widgets
  • Adjustable audio speed
Features
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=== SLOVOBOX: YOUR PRIVATE LANGUAGE VAULT === Master your target language with a professional toolkit. Whether you are conquering Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Italian, French, or Japanese, SlovoBox provides the depth and privacy needed for functional fluency. === WHY SLOVOBOX IS DIFFERENT === Tired of subscriptions, forced accounts, and data tracking? SlovoBox is a private vault that lives on your device. [PRIVACY] No accounts required. Start learning instantly. [SECURITY] Your progress and metrics stay on your device. [FOCUS] Zero ads. Zero distractions. Just progress. === NEW IN 2.0: THE READING ROOM === Don't just memorize words, see them in context with our immersive stories. [CONTENT] 35 plus narratives across 4 difficulty levels. [AUDIO] Listen with adjustable "tortoise to hare" speed controls. [LOOKUP] Long-press any word for a dictionary definition. [MASTERY] Mark stories as Finished to watch your progress grow. === ELITE STUDY TOOLS === [QUIZ] Hidden translations for active recall. [RUSSIAN] Specialized word stress marks for pronunciation. [JAPANESE] Toggle between Kanji and Romaji easily. [GESTURES] Swipe to rank your mastery status instantly. [WIDGETS] Keep vocabulary visible on your Home Screen. 100% PRIVATE AND OFFLINE: Your entire library works on a plane, the subway, or deep off the grid.

About

Stories

Learn languages by reading engaging stories and news articles tailored to your level. Instantly translate words, save them for review with smart flashcards, and get help from an AI tutor for grammar and vocabulary practice. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with no ads.

Highlights
  • 1000+ graded stories
  • Instant word translation
  • Smart flashcards
  • AI tutor for grammar
  • Daily news articles
  • Listening mode
  • Verb conjugation practice
Features
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Learn languages by reading stories you actually enjoy, then turn what you read into vocabulary you remember. Story Languages helps you learn naturally with thousands of graded stories in 12 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Read at your level from beginner to fluent, explore classic literature, and hear how the language is really spoken in short video clips. How it works: Read a story at your level. Tap any word for instant translation and pronunciation. Save new words in one tap. Review them later with smart flashcards and spaced repetition. Need help while you read? Your built-in AI tutor explains grammar, translates phrases in context, and quizzes you on saved vocabulary based on what you’re reading. Story Languages includes: - Graded stories across 4 difficulty levels - Short video clips with subtitles you can tap to translate - Instant word and phrase translation in context - Smart flashcards for long-term retention - AI tutor for grammar, explanations, and quizzes - Interactive verb conjugation practice - Listening mode for reading and audio practice - Streaks, word tracking, and recall progress - Dark mode, RTL support, and a clean, distraction-free design - No ads, no clutter If you want a language learning app built around real reading, vocabulary growth, and everyday practice, Story Languages gives you everything in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://storylanguages.com/privacy

Screenshots

SlovoBox4 screens
Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stories at every 4 days against SlovoBox's fortnightly. Stories also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. SlovoBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SlovoBox against 5.0 for Stories. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SlovoBox ships an update fortnightly, Stories every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SlovoBox versus Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlovoBoxStories
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan PairFatih Demirci

Customer experience

SlovoBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stories

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SlovoBox

One-time1
  • Support the Developer$3.99
2 purchases

Stories

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$12.901 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.901 Year

Questions

Is SlovoBox free?
SlovoBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stories free?
Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SlovoBox or Stories?
SlovoBox and Stories are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SlovoBox or Stories have ads?
Neither SlovoBox nor Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SlovoBox or Stories?
SlovoBox ships an update fortnightly, and Stories every 4 days. Most recently, SlovoBox was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stories on October 28, 2026.

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