Palaora vs WordsMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Palaora
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Palaora helps you learn German step by step, from your very first A1 words up to C1. The app is in English, and you choose the language of the translations and explanations: English, Persian (Farsi), Russian, Arabic or Turkish. VOCABULARY WITH SPACED REPETITION • About 6,000 German words from A1 to C1 • Every noun with its article and plural • A German example sentence with a translation for every word • Listen to the pronunciation (text-to-speech) • Leitner system: each word comes back right before you would forget it GRAMMAR • 173 grammar lessons with exercises, explained in your language READING • 40+ original reading texts, graded by level, with new texts added regularly • Sentence-by-sentence translation and a glossary GAMES AND MOTIVATION • Quick matching game and crosswords • Word duels against other learners – asynchronous, only display names and points are shown, there is no chat • Weekly league • Daily streaks and learning stats LEARN YOUR WAY • Placement test to find your level • Switch the explanation language at any time in the settings • Optional daily review reminders • No ads, no tracking, no analytics • Start right away as a guest. Add your e-mail later to save your progress and continue on other devices. You can delete your account in the app at any time. FREE AND PREMIUM Palaora is free to download and you can start learning right away. Palaora Premium unlocks: • All levels from A1 to C1 • Unlimited practice and review • Review of your mistakes and saved words • All grammar lessons and reading texts • Games, weekly league and duels SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium is an auto-renewable subscription with a duration of 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically 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 before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time after purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Terms of Use: https://palaora.com/legal/terms?lang=en (in addition to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) Privacy Policy: https://palaora.com/legal/privacy?lang=en Legal notice: https://palaora.com/legal/impressum?lang=en
WordsMap
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WordsMap helps you learn German step by step, with explanations in English, Farsi (فارسی) or Pashto (پښتو). WORDS • 2,638 German words from A1 to B2, sorted by level and into 53 categories such as food, work, health and travel • Every word with its article, plural and an example sentence • Meanings in English, Farsi, Pashto, Turkish and French • 499 verbs with full conjugation tables: Präsens, Präteritum, Perfekt, Plusquamperfekt, Futur I, Konjunktiv II and Imperativ • A Verbs chapter you can filter by level • Search in German or in your own language • Bookmark words to study later; words you have already seen move to the end GRAMMAR • 85 complete grammar lessons from A1 to B1, each with tables, rules, examples and a short quiz • Lessons for B2 and C1, with new ones added regularly • The German alphabet and letter combinations, with example words READING • 29 short reading texts from A1 to B1, each with comprehension questions • Tap any word in a text to see what it means MADE FOR YOU • App in English, Farsi or Pashto, with right-to-left layout for Farsi and Pashto • Choose your word pair: show words in German, English, Farsi, Pashto, Turkish or French, with the meaning in another of these languages • Light and dark mode • Works offline. No account, no ads, no tracking: everything you do stays on your phone. Whether you are preparing for an exam, starting a new life in Germany or simply curious, WordsMap gives you the words and the grammar you need, in a language you understand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WordsMap at none against Palaora's 4. Palaora's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Palaora sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. WordsMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Palaora | WordsMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Milad Karami | Abdul Khaled Mohebi |
In-app purchases
Palaora
- Premium – 1 Month$5.991 Month
- Premium – 3 Months$14.993 Months
- Premium – 6 Months$24.996 Months
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- Premium – 12 Months$49.991 Year
WordsMap
No in-app purchases









