VocabLoop vs Flashwise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VocabLoop
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VocabLoop is a vocabulary trainer for English, Spanish, German and French. Add your own lists in any language you like β import a CSV file or simply take a photo of a word list, and VocabLoop reads it in for you. Practice daily Every day brings 15 new words, put together automatically β either mixed or focused on one topic. 28 topic packs From animals to travel to school: ready-made packs to build your vocabulary, three of them free to try. See yourself improve Stats show your accuracy, your progress over the past weeks, and which words still need more practice. No distractions No ads, no subscription. VocabLoop Pro unlocks all topic packs and the scan feature β everything else stays completely free.
Flashwise
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Photograph any vocabulary list and Flashwise turns it into flashcards in seconds, right on your iPhone. No typing, no account, no internet needed. Then study with spaced repetition that brings each card back exactly when you're about to forget it. SNAP A PHOTO, GET FLASHCARDS (Pro) β’ Point your camera at a textbook page or worksheet β’ Crop to just the word list for the cleanest result β’ Two-column lists and "casa β house" lines both work β’ Text recognition runs on your device β the photo is never uploaded BUILT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING β’ Accent keys above the keyboard: Γ‘ Γ© Γ Γ³ ΓΊ Γ€ ΓΆ ΓΌ Γ± Γ§ Γ and more β’ Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Latin and more β’ Ready-made travel decks (Pro): trip basics, restaurant, directions, shopping and emergencies in six languages β’ Just as good for exam prep, definitions and formulas β’ The app itself in English or German STUDY THAT STICKS β’ Swipe-to-review cards with a satisfying flip β’ Spaced repetition (Pro): rate each card Again, Hard, Good or Easy and Flashwise schedules the next review β’ Write mode (Pro): type the answer and Flashwise checks your spelling β including accents β’ Hear every word (Pro): pronunciation in 16 languages with your device's built-in voices β’ Study both ways, mix directions, or drill just your tricky cards (Pro) β’ Progress (Pro): study streak, daily reviews and accuracy β’ A daily reminder (Pro) β only on days when cards are due PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ Your decks live only on your device and work fully offline β’ No account, no ads, no tracking β’ Made in Germany by HBJ-Solutions FREE β’ 2 decks with up to 20 cards each β’ Unlimited studying and accent keys FLASHWISE PRO β’ Unlimited decks and cards β’ Photo scanning β’ Spaced repetition with daily reminders β’ Write mode with accent checking β’ Pronunciation in 16 languages β’ Progress, streaks and tricky-card drills β’ CSV import and export β share decks with your class β’ 50 ready-made travel decks β’ Monthly or yearly β cancel any time FOR SCHOOLS Whole classes can use Flashwise together. With a school licence, pupils scan a QR code or type a short class code and Pro unlocks β no pupil accounts, no pupil data, nothing for IT to install. Teachers can build a deck once and share it with the whole class as a CSV file. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Flashwise Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID account settings. Prices vary by country and are shown in the app before you subscribe. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hbj-solutions.com/legal/flashwise#terms Privacy Policy: https://hbj-solutions.com/legal/flashwise#privacy
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Verdict
VocabLoop and Flashwise are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. VocabLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | VocabLoop | Flashwise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sven Borchardt | HBJ Solutions |
In-app purchases
VocabLoop
- VocabLoop Pro$2.99
Flashwise
- Flashwise Pro$3.99









