Comparison

WordWake vs Loro

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

Head to head
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 Try everything free for 3 days. Then $7.99 a month, or $29.99 once for lifetime access. 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/

About

Loro

Features
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Learn a new language without ever "sitting down to study." Loro puts fresh vocabulary right on your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, so every time you check your phone you pick up a real word or phrase in the language you're learning. Named after the parrot—nature's great mimic—Loro turns the dozens of times you glance at your phone each day into tiny, effortless lessons. No lessons to schedule. No streak guilt. Just steady, passive progress. HOW LORO WORKS • Pick your target language and skill level. • Add the Loro widget to your Lock Screen or Home Screen. • Every refresh shows a fresh mix of single words AND short, useful phrases. • Tap any card to see the meaning, an example sentence, and pronunciation. • Mark words as "Learned" and watch your count grow. WHY A WIDGET WORKS Cramming is forgettable. Repeated, spaced exposure is how memory actually sticks. Because Loro lives where you already look—the Lock Screen—you get natural spaced repetition, all day long. LEARN MANY LANGUAGES Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, and more. Choose the language you want and switch anytime. Perfect for beginners building a base and for travelers, students, and anyone who wants words that come up in real life. GET STARTED • Core widget with a daily word + phrase. • Multiple languages to choose from. • Meanings, examples, and pronunciation. LORO PREMIUM (subscription required) Unlock the full experience with Loro Premium: • Premium: Faster refresh intervals (as often as every hour). • Premium: Unlimited widget slots and every widget theme. • Premium: All languages and all skill levels unlocked. • Premium: Phrase packs by topic—travel, food, work, dating, and more. • Premium: Advanced Lock Screen layouts and macOS, Apple TV & Apple Vision support. • Premium: Detailed progress, "learned" history, and review reminders. All features labeled "Premium" above require a Loro Premium subscription or the Lifetime purchase. The core widget is included; Premium unlocks all languages, phrases, audio and every widget. SUBSCRIPTION Choose Monthly, Annual, or a one-time Lifetime unlock. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Loro Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price of your selected plan. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > your Apple Account > Subscriptions. • The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lastoneparis.github.io/loro-site/privacy.html Questions or feedback? Email hugomoriceau@icloud.com — we reply to every message. Learn a language the effortless way. Start with Loro today.

Screenshots

WordWake4 screens
Loro4 screens

Verdict

The call

WordWake and Loro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. WordWake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Loro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordWake ships an update every 3 days, Loro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WordWake versus Loro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordWakeLoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher ArnoldHUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WordWake

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

Loro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is WordWake free?
WordWake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loro free?
Loro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WordWake or Loro have ads?
Neither WordWake nor Loro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordWake or Loro?
WordWake ships an update every 3 days, and Loro every 4 days. Most recently, WordWake was updated on October 18, 2026 and Loro on October 17, 2026.

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