Comparison

简单词 vs Refly

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

Head to head
About

简单词

Features
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EasyWords is an English vocabulary tool dedicated to "collection, review, and analysis," helping you build long-term retention in less time. 1. Quick Collection: Add words instantly via manual input, clipboard recognition, or share extensions 2. Multiple Translations: Built-in offline dictionary for priority translation, with optional DeepSeek AI translation 3. Scientific Review: FSRS spaced repetition system for structured daily and quick reviews 4. Review Reminders: Customizable time alerts to avoid missing review sessions 5. Learning Statistics: Clear overview of review trends, streaks, and future workload, with shareable learning posters 6. Widgets: View pending reviews, today’s progress, and current streaks directly on your home screen Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://yuyedaidao.github.io/easywords7. Data Management: iCloud sync and JSON import/export for a seamless cross-device experience

About

Refly

This AI-powered app breaks down language barriers in podcasts by providing real-time bilingual transcripts and natural-sounding audio translations. It offers AI summaries and Q&A features to enhance understanding and engagement with global podcast content.

Highlights
  • Multi-language podcast translation
  • Bilingual transcript generation
  • AI-powered summaries
  • AI question and answer
  • Natural Chinese audio output
Features
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Refly是一款AI驱动的全球播客同传APP,利用先进的AI技术,我们生成高质量的双语对照转录文稿和真实自然的中文音频,以此,我们打破播客语言的“信息墙”。 核心功能: 1.支持多国语言播客翻译同传播放 2.将多国语言播客翻译为双语对照文本 3.AI总结和AI问答 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 在使用期间,有任何疑问,请随时反馈!

Screenshots

简单词4 screens
Refly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Refly at 13.0 against 简单词's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 简单词 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and Refly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

简单词 ships an update weekly, Refly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
简单词 versus Refly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter简单词Refly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYeqing Wang深圳市涌现效应设计科技有限公司

In-app purchases

1 purchases

简单词

Subscriptions1
  • 高级版本$0.991 Year
6 purchases

Refly

Subscriptions6
  • Pro 月付$0.991 Month
  • Max 月付$2.991 Month
  • Ultra 月付$4.991 Month
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  • Pro 年付$11.991 Year
  • Max 年付$24.991 Year
  • Ultra 年付$49.991 Year

Questions

Is 简单词 free?
简单词 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Refly free?
Refly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 简单词 or Refly have ads?
Neither 简单词 nor Refly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 简单词 or Refly?
简单词 ships an update weekly, and Refly every 3 days. Most recently, 简单词 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Refly on October 11, 2026.

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