# Palabros vs lvlUpSysDesign

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: lvlUpSysDesign at none against Palabros's 6. lvlUpSysDesign also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Palabros's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Palabros sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. lvlUpSysDesign asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Palabros against 5.0 for lvlUpSysDesign. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Palabros has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Palabros ships an update every 5 days, lvlUpSysDesign daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Palabros | lvlUpSysDesign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palabros-dictionary/id6758098070/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lvlupsysdesign/id6808722454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 187 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nacho Cerrato Ruiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870841391) | [Affirmi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643339370) |

## What reviewers say

### Palabros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palabros-dictionary/id6758098070)

Enhance your English and Spanish vocabulary with a comprehensive dictionary. Understand word meanings, origins, and pronunciations. Save and review words with spaced repetition widgets and personalized learning modes.

**Highlights:** English & Spanish dictionary, Offline definitions, Spaced repetition widgets, Interactive etymology, Bilingual mode, Reading mode, Word of the Day

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Palabros Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Palabros Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Palabros Annual | $15.99 | per year |
| Palabros Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Palabros Pro | $35.99 | one-time |
| Palabros Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### lvlUpSysDesign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lvlupsysdesign/id6808722454)

Practice system design interviews with timed, paper-based mock exams. Receive instant feedback and scores on your drawings, identifying key areas for improvement. Track your progress over time to build confidence for real interviews.

**Highlights:** Timed mock system design interviews, Paper-based drawing practice, Automated grading and scoring, Detailed debrief with feedback, Progress tracking over attempts, Four-step interview ritual simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Palabros free?

Palabros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is lvlUpSysDesign free?

lvlUpSysDesign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Palabros or lvlUpSysDesign?

lvlUpSysDesign is rated higher. Palabros averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while lvlUpSysDesign averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Palabros or lvlUpSysDesign have ads?

Neither Palabros nor lvlUpSysDesign shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Palabros or lvlUpSysDesign?

Palabros ships an update every 5 days, and lvlUpSysDesign daily. Most recently, Palabros was updated on November 5, 2026 and lvlUpSysDesign on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*