Comparison

Widget Vocabulary vs Wally

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

Head to head
About

Widget Vocabulary

Learn new words daily directly from your Lock and Home Screens without dedicated study sessions. This app offers customizable widgets, flashcards, quizzes, and specialized vocabulary packs for various exams and multiple languages, adapting to your learning level.

Highlights
  • Lock screen vocabulary learning
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Adaptive learning levels
  • Thousands of flashcards
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Exam-specific vocabulary packs
  • Multi-language support
  • Pronunciation audio
Features
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EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR ROUTINE Widget Vocabulary helps you learn new words every day directly from your Lock Screen and Home Screen. No extra study sessions, no complicated lessons. Simply glance at your phone and learn naturally throughout the day. Whether you're preparing for exams, improving your English, or building a stronger vocabulary, Widget Vocabulary makes learning effortless. LOCK SCREEN VOCABULARY LEARNING Turn your Lock Screen into a powerful learning tool. New words automatically appear throughout the day, helping you build vocabulary during moments you already spend looking at your phone. Learn consistently without opening an app or setting aside extra study time. CUSTOMIZABLE HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Personalize your Home Screen with beautiful vocabulary widgets. Choose exactly what you want to learn and customize your experience to match your goals. Your widgets update automatically with fresh words and definitions. LEARN AT YOUR LEVEL From A1 beginners to C2 advanced learners, Widget Vocabulary adapts to your current level. Choose vocabulary that matches your skills and progress naturally at your own pace. Whether you're just getting started or already fluent, you'll always find the right words to learn next. EXPLORE THOUSANDS OF FLASHCARDS Browse through thousands of vocabulary flashcards and discover: • Word meanings • Example sentences • Real-life usage • Pronunciations • Related vocabulary Build a deeper understanding of every word you learn. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Learning is only the first step. Challenge yourself with interactive quizzes and over 1,000 levels designed to help you review, practice, and retain new vocabulary. Track your progress and see how much you've learned over time. EXAM VOCABULARY PACKS Prepare for important exams with specialized vocabulary collections, including: • IELTS • TOEFL • GRE • SAT Focus on the words that matter most for your academic and professional goals. LEARN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Widget Vocabulary is not limited to English. Learn and expand your vocabulary in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and more. Whether you're studying a new language for travel, work, school, or personal growth, you can customize your learning experience and build vocabulary in the language that matters most to you. Learn new words, understand their meanings, hear their pronunciations, and practice them daily through your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets. LISTEN TO PRONUNCIATIONS Hear how words are pronounced by native speakers and improve both your vocabulary and pronunciation at the same time. Perfect for learners who want to speak with greater confidence. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Widget Vocabulary offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions: • Weekly Premium • Yearly Premium Premium unlocks the full learning experience, including advanced features, premium vocabulary packs, unlimited access to learning content, and additional customization options. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime from your App Store account settings after purchase. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Email: support@orbitstudios.io LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://orbitstudios.io/widget-vocabulary/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://orbitstudios.io/widget-vocabulary/terms-of-use

About

Wally

Learn English with short, daily lessons tailored to your CEFR level. Practice grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension with interactive exercises and spaced repetition. Track your progress and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Short daily English lessons
  • CEFR level assessment
  • Interactive grammar exercises
  • Vocabulary building with spaced repetition
  • Reading comprehension texts
  • Progress tracking and rewards
Features
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Wally - це англійська невеликими уроками по декілька хвилин на день. Українською, з поясненням кожної помилки Короткий тест визначає твій рівень за шкалою CEFR і будує план: що вчити сьогодні, що повернеться на повтор завтра ДЕНЬ У WALLY - ТРИ КРОКИ - правило простою мовою: формула, приклади, слова-маркери; - вправи: заповни пропуск, збери речення, з'єднай пари, аудіювання, знайди помилку; - картки слів, які повертаються саме тоді, коли ти майже їх забув. ЧИТАННЯ І АУДІО - короткі тексти, підібрані за рівнем - від A1 до C1; - озвучення: слухай текст повністю або окремими реченнями, зі сповільненням; - питання на розуміння після кожного тексту; - незнайоме слово з тексту одним дотиком іде у твій словник і в повторення. СЛОВА І ТЕМИ - набори за темами: мистецтво, їжа, музика, література, технології, бізнес, подорожі, наука; - набори за рівнем: A1-A2, B1-B2, C1; - слова дня, вивчай незнайомі слова; - кожне слово - з транскрипцією, вимовою, прикладами в реченнях і сталими виразами; - власний словник із пошуком і фільтрами; ГРАМАТИКА - правила за темами: часи, артиклі, прийменники, умовні речення; - до кожного правила - свої вправи й повтор; - Wally показує, які теми в тебе слабкі, і сам пропонує їх тренувати. ПРОГРЕС - серія днів, хвилини занять і точність відповідей; - профіль навичок: граматика, слова, аудіо, читання; - колекція нагород, які відкриваються самі, коли ти робиш щось нове. WALLY PRO - всі завдання без ліміту; - усі теми, набори слів і статті; - озвучення текстів; - детальна аналітика, профіль навичок і прогноз рівня; - складна граматика: умовні речення, пасив, непряма мова. Умови використання (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Widget Vocabulary4 screens
Wally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wally at none against Widget Vocabulary's shown. Wally also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). Widget Vocabulary's advantage is ratings volume (505 vs 7) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Widget Vocabulary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Wally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wally holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Vocabulary has 505 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Vocabulary ships an update every 8 days, Wally every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Widget Vocabulary versus Wally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget VocabularyWally
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (505 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings505 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrbit StudiosRostyslav Nabok

Customer experience

Widget Vocabulary

All ratings505 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative60.0%

Wally

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Widget Vocabulary

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Wally

Subscriptions2
  • Місячна$4.991 Month
  • Річна7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Widget Vocabulary free?
Widget Vocabulary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wally free?
Wally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widget Vocabulary or Wally?
Wally is rated higher. Widget Vocabulary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while Wally averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Widget Vocabulary or Wally have ads?
Widget Vocabulary shows ads; Wally does not.
Which is updated more often, Widget Vocabulary or Wally?
Widget Vocabulary ships an update every 8 days, and Wally every 2 days. Most recently, Widget Vocabulary was updated on November 10, 2026 and Wally on November 10, 2026.

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