Tappy Word vs SlangMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tappy Word
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Learn a new language from the world around you. Tappy Word turns real life into your vocabulary lessons. Point your camera at anything: a coffee, a chair, a dog, and instantly learn its word in any of 24 languages, with a real photo, native audio, and a simple pronunciation guide. See it, hear it, remember it. Snap and learn +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Take a photo of any object and Tappy Word tells you its name in the language you are learning. Real images beat boring word lists, so the word actually sticks. Hear every word +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Tap any word to hear it spoken aloud in a natural voice, with a friendly pronunciation guide underneath so you always know how to say it. Learn with real sentences +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Every word comes with example sentences you can tap to hear, so you learn how words are really used, not just what they mean. One word, every language +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Switch between 24 languages any time and see the same object translated instantly. Great for travel, study, or raising bilingual kids. Practice and remember +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Review your words as study flashcards, practice pronunciation until you can speak each word with confidence, and keep a daily streak so new vocabulary turns into lasting memory. A vocabulary builder and language tutor made from your own photos. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SlangMate
This app focuses on American slang pronunciation and listening comprehension. It uses real-life spoken examples to help you understand and use slang in daily conversations, improving your listening and speaking skills. Features include audio playback, speed adjustment, and recording for practice.
- American slang dictionary with definitions and examples
- Audio playback of example sentences
- Adjustable speech speed (slow, normal, fast)
- Read-along recording and playback
- Progress tracking and review history
- Slang story generation for contextual learning
- CarPlay integration for listening practice
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SlangMate(与俚同行)是一款专注于美式俚语听说训练的英语学习 App。 通过真实、自然的美式口语例句,帮助你理解俚语在日常交流中的实际用法,并逐步提升听力和表达能力。 主要功能: • 美式俚语词条、中文释义和例句 • 英语例句音频播放 • 慢速、正常和快速语速练习 • 跟读录音与回放 • 学习进度和复习记录 • 俚语故事生成与情境复习 • 本地词库备份、恢复和导入 • CarPlay 车载听力学习 • 每月新增俚语内容 词库、学习记录和录音可保存在本机。部分云端内容和 AI 功能需要网络连接,并按照隐私政策处理相关请求。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlangMate at none against Tappy Word's 3. Tappy Word's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 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
Both are free to download. Tappy Word sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SlangMate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tappy Word ships an update every 3 weeks, SlangMate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tappy Word | SlangMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | appsix | Tyler Chen |
In-app purchases
Tappy Word
- TappyWord+ Weekly: Learn more words$5.997 Days
- TappyWord+ Monthly: Learn new words$12.991 Month
- TappyWord+ Yearly: Learn more words3 Days trial$39.991 Year
SlangMate
No in-app purchases









