Comparison

Type Words vs 敲敲单词

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

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About

Type Words

Features
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Learn English words by typing them. TypeWords turns spelling practice into a simple daily routine. Type falling words, test what you remember, and work through word lists one unit at a time. PRACTICE WITH A RHYTHM Watch each word fall and finish typing before it reaches the bottom. Adjust the practice speed to find a pace that works for you. PUT YOUR MEMORY TO WORK Move from typing the words you see to recalling the answers yourself. Practice sessions and recall tests help you work on both spelling and memory. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Work through a clear unit map, complete tests, and unlock the next steps. Check your word list scores and overall progress as you go. CHOOSE YOUR WORD LISTS Start with the included vocabulary or download additional word lists. Switch between lists to focus on your current learning goal. PRACTICE OFFLINE Once a word list is on your device, you can use the core practice features without an internet connection—on iPhone or iPad. START WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT No registration or sign-in is required. Your selected word list, practice progress, scores, and speed settings stay on your device. OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP Some word lists require a paid membership, available through in-app purchases. Membership does not renew automatically. Available plans and included word lists are shown in the app. An internet connection is required to browse online catalogs, download or update word lists, and make or restore purchases. Learning progress is stored locally; cross-device sync and cloud backup are not available. A few minutes. A few words. Another step forward.

About

敲敲单词

Features
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敲敲单词是一款专注手机拼写练习的背单词 App。 不同于只看卡片、点认识的背词方式,敲敲单词把“看词、听音、理解、亲手拼写、错词复习”放在一个安静的学习台里。你可以用手机系统键盘输入单词,在发音、音标、释义和即时输入反馈中完成记忆;会的词可以标记为熟词,答错的词会自动沉淀到错词本,生词和重点词也能单独整理复习。 App 内置多类词库,覆盖小学、初中、高中、CET-4、CET-6、考研、雅思、托福、GRE、新概念、常用高频词等学习场景。再次打开 App 时,会自动回到上次学习的科目和位置,适合每天用几分钟稳定推进。 核心功能: 1、手机键盘拼写背词,真正把单词敲出来 2、英音 / 美音发音,支持听写、默写等练习模式 3、错词本、熟词本、生词本、重点词分类管理 4、根据错词、生词、重点词生成复习队列 5、学习统计记录正确率、学习时长和词库进度 本机优先保存学习记录和设置,轻量不打扰 敲敲单词希望帮你减少无效重复:会的跳过,难的多练。每天轻敲几分钟,单词真的记住。

Screenshots

Type Words4 screens
敲敲单词4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 敲敲单词 at none against Type Words's 3. 敲敲单词 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Type Words sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 敲敲单词 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Type Words ships an update fortnightly, 敲敲单词 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Type Words versus 敲敲单词: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterType Words敲敲单词
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB41 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDozen Network Technology Co., Ltd.真祥 黄

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Type Words

One-time3
  • 来敲单词会员 1 个月$0.99
  • 来敲单词会员 3 个月$2.99
  • 来敲单词会员 12 个月$9.99
None

敲敲单词

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Type Words free?
Type Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 敲敲单词 free?
敲敲单词 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Type Words or 敲敲单词 have ads?
Neither Type Words nor 敲敲单词 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Type Words or 敲敲单词?
Type Words ships an update fortnightly, and 敲敲单词 every 8 days. Most recently, Type Words was updated on October 14, 2026 and 敲敲单词 on October 8, 2026.

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