Comparison

Shipibo Dictionary vs 5001 Words

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

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Shipibo Dictionary

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Shipibo Dictionary is the first and most comprehensive Shipibo-English dictionary ever created. With 4,290 entries, this app is an essential tool for anyone learning the Shipibo-Konibo language or studying the culture of the Peruvian Amazon. Shipibo-Konibo is an indigenous Panoan language spoken by approximately 35,000 people in the Ucayali region of Peru. The Shipibo people are known for their intricate geometric art patterns (kenΓ©) and their tradition of sacred healing songs (icaros). FEATURES - 4,290 dictionary entries with English and Spanish definitions - Search in Shipibo or English - Bookmark words for quick reference - Example sentences with translations - Grammatical notes, variant forms, and etymologies - Works completely offline β€” no internet required - Supports Dynamic Type for accessibility Built by Earth Connection Community, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds support Shipibo language preservation and indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon.

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5001 Words

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5001 Words β€” Multilingual Vocabulary Flashcards Every language is a window into a different way of seeing the world. 5001 Words gives you 5,001 carefully chosen vocabulary cards in 80+ languages β€” from the most-spoken tongues on earth to languages that rarely appear in any app, carried by communities whose stories deserve to be heard. LANGUAGES INCLUDED (a sample β€” 200+ decks across 80+ languages in total): β€’ Spanish – English β€’ Yiddish – English β€’ Arabic – English β€’ Hindi – English β€’ Hebrew – English (with niqqud vowel marks) β€’ Ukrainian – English β€’ Japanese – English β€’ Korean – English β€’ Chinese – English (Taiwan / Traditional) β€’ Vietnamese – English β€’ Turkish – English β€’ Persian – English β€’ French – English β€’ German – English β€’ Italian – English β€’ Portuguese – English β€’ Dutch – English β€’ Polish – English β€’ Swahili – English β€’ Bengali – English β€’ …plus 60+ more, including many that rarely appear in any app, and specialised vocabulary for trades, healthcare, travel, cuisine, and business KEY FEATURES: β€’ 5,001 cards per language deck β€” carefully curated vocabulary β€’ Native-speaker quality audio β€” Microsoft Neural TTS voices, copyright-free β€’ Browse by language or curated collection β€” pick the language you already know once, then explore by region or theme β€’ Bidirectional learning β€” study in both directions with one tap, audio on both sides β€’ Auto-play β€” cards read aloud automatically as you swipe β€’ Focus Mode β€” drill a custom set of 5–100 unlearned words until mastered β€’ Word Search β€” instantly find any word across all your installed decks, no flipping through cards to track one down β€’ Mark as Learned β€” hides words you know, tracks your progress β€’ Landscape study mode β€” full-screen card view for distraction-free sessions β€’ Light, Dark, and System appearance β€’ Downloadable packs β€” language packs download on demand (~55–280 MB each); the word list itself is ready to study within seconds β€’ Report mistakes β€” flag any card with one tap to send a correction β€’ Full Apple Watch support β€” same features on your wrist β€’ Home screen & lock screen widgets β€” rotating vocabulary word every 15 minutes β€’ VoiceOver support β€” flip, next/previous, and play-audio all work as accessible custom actions β€’ App interface itself available in 77 languages, not just the vocabulary content β€’ Privacy-first β€” no account required, no third-party ad network, no tracking SDKs; everything stays on your device HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick the language you already know (once, from onboarding) 2. Browse decks by language or curated collection, and download one 3. Swipe cards left and right to navigate 4. Tap to flip and reveal the translation 5. Double-tap to hear the word pronounced 6. Mark words as learned to track your progress PERFECT FOR: β€’ Heritage speakers reconnecting with an ancestral language β€’ Language enthusiasts exploring the world's linguistic richness β€’ Travelers who want to speak, not just point β€’ Students preparing for exams β€’ Tradespeople and professionals learning job-specific vocabulary β€’ Anyone who believes knowing a word is knowing a piece of someone's world No subscription. No account required. Just vocabulary. (5001 Words shows occasional small self-hosted promotional banners β€” never a third-party ad network, no tracking.)

Screenshots

Shipibo Dictionary4 screens
5001 Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 5001 Words at Free against Shipibo Dictionary's $29.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

5001 Words is free to download; Shipibo Dictionary costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Shipibo Dictionary versus 5001 Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShipibo Dictionary5001 Words
Price$29.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarth Connection CommunityOleksandr Turevskiy

In-app purchases

None

Shipibo Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

5001 Words

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shipibo Dictionary free?
Shipibo Dictionary costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5001 Words free?
5001 Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shipibo Dictionary or 5001 Words have ads?
Neither Shipibo Dictionary nor 5001 Words shows ads.

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