Comparison

Palabros vs Exploris

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

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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

Exploris

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Learn the world's countries, capitals and geography with Exploris: an interactive 3D globe that reproduces the view of Earth from space. No distortion, no ads, no tracking. WHY EXPLORIS IS DIFFERENT · A real 3D globe — appreciate the true size of countries, something flat maps can never show you. · 6 game types — from recognizing a country on the map to pointing out its capital: practice in many ways and challenge yourself to the max. · Adaptive Adventure mode — a smart algorithm that adapts to what you know, reinforces your weak spots and helps you learn by combining the different game types. · A passport full of stamps — your progress takes shape as a grid of levels and continents. Fill the passport as you level up. · 195 countries recognized by the United Nations — the world's most accepted standard. You can also explore disputed territories and dependencies on the globe. · 32 languages — verified data from authoritative sources: names, capitals, currencies, languages, demonyms and much more. · No ads, no personal data — your progress lives only on your device. Works offline. HOW IT WORKS Explore — spin the globe, tap countries and discover info cards with flag, capital, population, area, currency, languages, HDI and a direct link to Wikipedia. Play — start with Adventure mode. The algorithm proposes questions adapted to your progress and combines different game types so you learn without getting bored. Passport — earn stamps by completing tests with no mistakes. Climb from Tourist to Backpacker, and from Backpacker to Guide, on each continent. Your goal: fill the passport. WHO IT'S FOR Designed for kids and teenagers from 8 to 15, but so engaging it will hook adults curious about the world too. DATA SOURCES Verified public data from the United Nations, Natural Earth, the World Bank and Wikidata. The app silently checks for newer data in the background and updates automatically. PRIVACY Exploris does not collect any personal data. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Your progress lives only on your device. Download Exploris and start filling your passport!

Screenshots

Palabros4 screens
Exploris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exploris at none against Palabros's 6. Exploris also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Palabros's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads 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. Palabros sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Exploris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Palabros ships an update every 3 days, Exploris every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Palabros versus Exploris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalabrosExploris
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNacho Cerrato RuizAlvaro Martin Herrero

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Palabros

Subscriptions3
  • Palabros Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Palabros Month$2.991 Month
  • Palabros Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Palabros Pro$39.99
  • Palabros Pro (Support)$49.99
  • Palabros Pro Patron$99.99
None

Exploris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Palabros free?
Palabros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exploris free?
Exploris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Palabros or Exploris have ads?
Neither Palabros nor Exploris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Palabros or Exploris?
Palabros ships an update every 3 days, and Exploris every 9 days. Most recently, Palabros was updated on October 14, 2026 and Exploris on September 30, 2026.

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