极简Coca词汇 vs wordDNA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
极简Coca词汇
This app helps you memorize English vocabulary using the scientifically proven Ebbinghaus forgetting curve and the COCA high-frequency word list. It offers a focused, ad-free learning experience with intelligent review scheduling to ensure long-term retention.
- COCA high-frequency words
- Ebbinghaus memory curve
- Smart review system
- Minimalist learning experience
- Daily lightweight study
- Ad-free
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极简 COCA 词汇 用科学方法重新定义背单词。 基于 COCA 高频词库与艾宾浩斯记忆法，帮助你真正记住英语单词，而不是短暂记忆后快速遗忘。 核心功能： 1. COCA 高频词 优先学习真实英语世界中最常使用的核心词汇。 2. 艾宾浩斯记忆法 根据遗忘曲线自动安排复习时间，提高长期记忆效率。 3. 智能复习系统 根据学习状态动态调整复习节奏。 4. 极简学习体验 无广告、低干扰、专注记忆本身。 5. 每日轻量学习 每天几分钟，持续积累真实词汇量。 适合： 雅思、托福、四六级、考研英语与长期英语学习用户。 少一点焦虑， 少一点无效重复， 真正把单词留在大脑里。
wordDNA
This app helps users understand English vocabulary by breaking down words into their roots, prefixes, and suffixes. It provides bilingual explanations, pronunciation, and usage examples, with offline access and basic learning tools included for free. Advanced features and content are available through an optional subscription.
- Bilingual word explanations
- Etymology, roots, prefixes, suffixes
- Pronunciation and usage examples
- Offline dictionary lookup
- Favorites and saved words
- Basic quiz and review tools
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Every word has a story. Discover its DNA. Why does "goodbye" come from "God be with ye"? How did "nightmare" get its name? And what do seemingly unrelated English words have in common? Discover the fascinating history hidden inside everyday language with wordDNA, an etymology dictionary designed for curious minds. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a writer, a student, or simply someone who loves discovering where words come from, wordDNA makes exploring English etymology intuitive and enjoyable. EXPLORE WORD ORIGINS Look up English words and discover their origins, historical meanings, and linguistic connections. Follow the evolution of words across languages and centuries, from Latin and Greek to modern English. UNDERSTAND WORD STRUCTURE Explore how prefixes, roots, and suffixes contribute to word meanings. Discover the building blocks of English vocabulary and understand how words are formed. DISCOVER THREE WORDS EVERY DAY A little curiosity goes a long way. Explore three carefully selected words each day, accompanied by illustrations and interesting linguistic insights. Turn a few spare moments into a daily journey through language. YOUR PERSONAL WORD COLLECTION Save interesting words, build your own vocabulary collections, and revisit the words that catch your attention. Keep your favorite discoveries close at hand. LEARN IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE Explore English words with definitions in English, Chinese, or Japanese. Choose your preferred dictionary language for free, or unlock all available languages with wordDNA Plus. GO FURTHER WITH WORDDNA PLUS Unlock additional features designed for deeper exploration: • Access all dictionary languages • Switch freely between English, Chinese, and Japanese definitions • Download complete offline dictionaries • Enjoy additional premium learning features A DICTIONARY FOR THE CURIOUS Language is full of surprises. Behind every familiar word lies a story of history, culture, and human imagination. Start exploring with wordDNA. Discover the stories behind the words.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: wordDNA at Free against 极简Coca词汇's $0.99. wordDNA also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 极简Coca词汇's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement 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
wordDNA is free to download; 极简Coca词汇 costs $0.99 up front. wordDNA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 极简Coca词汇 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 极简Coca词汇 against 5.0 for wordDNA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: wordDNA has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
极简Coca词汇 ships an update every 6 weeks, wordDNA weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 极简Coca词汇 | wordDNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 书维 许 | 峰 潘 |
Customer experience
极简Coca词汇
wordDNA
In-app purchases
极简Coca词汇
No in-app purchases
wordDNA
- OpenEtymology Plus Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- OpenEtymology Plus Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- OpenEtymology Plus Lifetime$14.99
