Comparison

Quick VocabNote vs WordWake

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

Head to head
About

Quick VocabNote

Features
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vocabnote is a learning app that lets you go from translating English words to memorizing them in one seamless flow. [Instant Translation] Just enter a word and the translation is filled in automatically. With a design that thoroughly removes friction, you can quickly lock in those “What was that word again?” moments. [Flashcards] Skip the words you already know and review efficiently through repetition. [Premium Features] • Data export and import • Ad removal

About

WordWake

Learn a new language passively through your phone's lock screen with new words and phrases displayed each time you unlock it. It offers ten languages with extensive vocabulary, cultural notes, and pronunciation guides, plus practice games for active learning.

Highlights
  • Lock screen vocabulary display
  • Ten languages available
  • Cultural notes and insights
  • Native pronunciation audio
  • Alphabet learning modules
  • Five practice games
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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WordWake teaches you a language from your Lock Screen. New words appear where you already look a hundred times a day — no app to open, no streak to protect, no guilt. When you want more, it's there: tap any word for its meaning, hear phrases slowly or at full speed, play quick word games, or put on Listen Mode and learn with your screen off. 10 languages: Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin. HOW IT WORKS - Add the widget once. WordWake shows you a small set of words, then swaps them as you learn. - Every phrase comes with a word-by-word breakdown — tap any word to see what it does and hear it alone. - Quick stage checks tell you what stuck. Your tricky cards come back until they don't. WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE - Listen Mode: English, then the phrase slowly, then at natural speed. Hands-free, offline. - Word games built from what you've actually learned — never something you haven't seen. - Culture facts about the places behind the language: tipping, etiquette, food, getting around. TRAVELING? Tap "Going somewhere?" for an optional trip plan — real situations like ordering, checking in, and asking for help, built around your dates, with practice you can speak out loud. Your everyday learning stays exactly as it is. WORDWAKE PRO Free: your first stages in every language, the widget, and a daily practice session. Pro unlocks all 101 stages in all 10 languages, every reading lesson, full Listen Mode, and trip mode. $29.99 once, or $4.99 a month. Cancel anytime. Made by one person who wanted to learn German without opening another app. Real speakers correct real mistakes — tap any word and "report a problem" to help. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Quick VocabNote3 screens
WordWake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WordWake at none against Quick VocabNote's shown. WordWake also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Quick VocabNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WordWake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick VocabNote ships an update weekly, WordWake every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Quick VocabNote versus WordWake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick VocabNoteWordWake
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroto ToyoshimaChristopher Arnold

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick VocabNote

One-time1
  • Quick Vocabnote Premium$2.99
3 purchases

WordWake

Subscriptions2
  • WordWake Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • WordWake Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • WordWake Plus Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Quick VocabNote free?
Quick VocabNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordWake free?
WordWake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quick VocabNote or WordWake have ads?
Quick VocabNote shows ads; WordWake does not.
Which is updated more often, Quick VocabNote or WordWake?
Quick VocabNote ships an update weekly, and WordWake every 3 days. Most recently, Quick VocabNote was updated on August 10, 2026 and WordWake on September 14, 2026.

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