Comparison

Palabros vs Cradl

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

Head to head
About

Palabros

This app helps you understand and remember new Spanish and English vocabulary. Look up words, save them, and review using engaging games. It offers widgets for quick access and a word of the day feature.

Highlights
  • Spanish and English word lookup
  • Official definitions and explanations
  • Save words for review
  • 4 vocabulary review game modes
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Word of the day
  • Bilingual mode and pronunciation
Features
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Find a word. Understand it. Make it yours. Palabros is an English and Spanish dictionary made for people who enjoy reading, writing, and discovering words. Its interface is available in English and Spanish. Look up a meaning when you need it. Explore the nuances when a word catches your interest. Save the words that matter to you and return to them until they become part of your vocabulary. Palabros uses spaced repetition to help those words stay with you. Widgets bring them back into view throughout your day, without needing to open the app or set aside time to study. UNDERSTAND A WORD Read the dictionary definition alongside a clear, plain-language explanation. Explore synonyms and antonyms to notice the shades of meaning, and listen to the pronunciation. Interactive etymology lets you explore where a word comes from. BILINGUAL MODE Look up English and Spanish words and explore translations in both directions. Palabros Pro offers advanced translations, with different equivalents grouped by meaning to help you choose the one that fits what you are reading. KEEP READING You come across an unfamiliar word in the middle of a page. With Reading Mode, say that word aloud and look up its meaning without typing or putting down your book. Turn on spoken answers if you would rather hear the explanation. At the end of your session, revisit the words you looked up and choose which ones to save. Your library grows with the words you decide to keep. RETURN TO YOUR WORDS A word you found in a novel. One you would like to use in your writing. A term you want to remember for your studies. Save them to your library and return to their meanings whenever you like. Organize your collection with tags and filters, or import your own lists. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep your words in sight, giving you another chance to meet them outside the app. REVIEW AT YOUR OWN PACE With Palabros Pro, revisit your vocabulary in four review modes: choose the word, type the word, choose the definition, or write the definition in your own words. Try Review from time to time, and Palabros learns which words are harder for you to remember. With Smart priority enabled, widgets show those words more often, interspersed with the rest. The Review Widget shows a saved word with its definition blurred. Take a moment to recall the meaning, then tap to reveal it. Learning statistics help you follow your progress and see how your vocabulary grows. DISCOVER SOMETHING EACH DAY The Word of the Day invites you to get to know a new meaning. Find it in the app or its widgets, including the extra-large portrait widget. Palabros also includes actions for Siri and Shortcuts, so you can look up, save, and review words, or build your own shortcuts. A DICTIONARY TO KEEP CLOSE Both English and Spanish dictionaries are included in the app, so you can keep looking up definitions offline. On supported devices, Apple Intelligence generates explanations on device. Some features need an internet connection or downloaded resources. There are no ads. Take your time to read, look up a word, and return to it. PALABROS PRO Palabros is free to download. Palabros Pro gives your library and learning tools more room: unlimited saved words and Reading Mode sessions, all four review modes, the Review Widget, advanced translations, tags and filters, list import, learning statistics, widget customization, exclusive icons, and future Palabros Pro improvements. Advanced translations require an internet connection. Choose a monthly subscription, try the annual plan with seven days free if eligible, or get lifetime access. For the words you want to make your own. LEGAL · Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ · Privacy Policy: https://nachocerrato.com/palabros/privacy/

About

Cradl

Features
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Cradl helps new parents track their baby's daily routine with ease. Log feedings, diapers, sleep, and more with just a tap. Key Features: • Quick Logging - Log diapers, nursing, bottles, sleep, pumping, soothing, medications, and growth measurements • Smart Reminders - Age-appropriate reminders based on pediatric guidelines • AI Insights - Daily summaries powered by AI to spot patterns • Beautiful Charts - Visualize your baby's sleep, feeding, and diaper patterns • Widgets - See key info on your home screen and lock screen • Dynamic Island - Live tracking for nursing and sleep sessions • Siri Shortcuts - Log events hands-free • iCloud Sync - Your data syncs across all your devices • Multiple Babies - Track twins or siblings easily • Export Data - Share CSV reports with your pediatrician • Privacy First - Your data is stored on your devices and iCloud Perfect for: • New parents learning their baby's patterns • Sleep-deprived parents who need quick, one-handed logging • Parents tracking feeding schedules for pediatrician visits • Families with multiple caregivers who need shared access Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese Subscription: Cradl requires a subscription to use. • Monthly: £6.99/month • Yearly: £49.99/year (save 40%) • 1-week free trial included Privacy Policy: https://thevarsek.github.io/cradl-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Palabros4 screens
Cradl4 screens

Verdict

The call

Palabros and Cradl are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Palabros sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Cradl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Palabros versus Cradl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalabrosCradl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNacho Cerrato RuizFERDINANDO VALSECCHI

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Palabros

Subscriptions4
  • Palabros Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Palabros Month$2.991 Month
  • Palabros Annual7 Days trial$15.991 Year
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  • Palabros Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Palabros Pro$35.99
  • Palabros Pro$49.99
  • Palabros Pro (Support)$49.99
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  • Palabros Pro Patron$99.99
2 purchases

Cradl

Subscriptions2
  • Cradl Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Cradl Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Palabros free?
Palabros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cradl free?
Cradl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Palabros or Cradl have ads?
Neither Palabros nor Cradl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Palabros or Cradl?
Palabros ships an update every 4 days, and Cradl every 4 days. Most recently, Palabros was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cradl on October 14, 2026.

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