Comparison

TicTic vs 英単語クロスワード

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

Head to head
About

TicTic

An interactive picture book app designed to teach Portuguese vocabulary through illustrations and audio. It features over 400 words across 24 categories, with animations and a personal photo album feature. Suitable for all ages, it offers a fun way to learn a new language.

Highlights
  • Interactive picture book with audio
  • Over 400 illustrated words
  • Funny animations
  • Vocabulary learning
  • Personal photo album
  • 24 learning categories
Features
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Learn Portuguese with TicTic. TicTic is the main character of an interactive picture book. TicTic is entertaining for all ages. ● Interactive picture book with audio. ● More than 400 illustrated words. ● Lots of funny animations. ● Learn vocabulary. ● My Photo Album: create and add your own content. ● 24 categories: Alphabet, Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Body, Clothes, Animals, Farm, House, Park, Beach, Food, etc... ● Universal app: works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. ● Free to try.

About

英単語クロスワード

Learn English vocabulary naturally by solving crossword puzzles. Offers over 1300 puzzles from beginner to advanced levels, covering TOEIC and Eiken preparation. Perfect for quick study sessions.

Highlights
  • Learn vocabulary through crosswords
  • Over 1300 puzzles from beginner to advanced
  • Covers TOEIC and Eiken preparation
  • Includes Japanese meanings and example sentences
  • Pronunciation check with synthesized voice
  • Hint function available
  • Streak tracking for motivation
Features
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クロスワードパズルを解きながら、自然に英単語が身につく学習アプリです。 ■ 遊んで覚える、新しい英単語学習 「英単語クロスワード」は、クロスワードパズルを解きながら自然に英単語を覚えられる学習アプリです。 中学英語レベルから始めて、TOEIC・英検対策まで対応する 1300問以上を収録。 出題される英単語は5,000語以上。1日5分のスキマ時間で続けられる手軽さが魅力です。 ■ 特徴 ・初級(5×5マス)から上級まで段階的に難しくなるレベル設計 ・5,000語以上の英単語を収録。CEFR-J に基づく難易度で出題 ・各単語に日本語の意味と例文を表示。発音は音声合成で確認可能 ・ヒント機能でつまずいてもサクッと進める優しい設計 ・連続プレイ日数(ストリーク)の記録でモチベーション維持 ■ レベル別に学べる ・初級コース:中学英語レベルの基礎単語 ・中級コース:高校英語・TOEIC 600点レベル ・上級コース:TOEIC 800点〜・英検準1級レベル ※ いずれも CEFR-J に基づく語彙難易度で分類 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・中学・高校の英単語をもう一度復習したい方 ・TOEIC や英検の語彙力を強化したい方 ・通学・通勤のスキマ時間に英語に触れたい学生・社会人 ・パズルゲームが好きで、楽しみながら勉強もしたい方 ■ 学習をサポートする工夫 ・行き詰まったら、ヒントボタンを空きマスにドラッグして1文字表示 ・ヒントは毎日のログインや広告視聴でストックできる(最大9個) ・間違えた問題は記憶に残りやすい繰り返し演出 ・1問あたり数分で完結するから集中力が続く

Screenshots

TicTic4 screens
英単語クロスワード4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 英単語クロスワード at 100% against TicTic's 25%. 英単語クロスワード also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 35 months). TicTic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. TicTic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 英単語クロスワード asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TicTic ships an update every 35 months, 英単語クロスワード every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TicTic versus 英単語クロスワード: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicTic英単語クロスワード
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinoon EirlOmoshiro Inc.

Customer experience

TicTic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

英単語クロスワード

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TicTic

One-time1
  • Unlock all the content$2.99
None

英単語クロスワード

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TicTic free?
TicTic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 英単語クロスワード free?
英単語クロスワード is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TicTic or 英単語クロスワード have ads?
英単語クロスワード shows ads; TicTic does not.
Which is updated more often, TicTic or 英単語クロスワード?
TicTic ships an update every 35 months, and 英単語クロスワード every 2 days. Most recently, TicTic was updated on November 1, 2026 and 英単語クロスワード on October 31, 2026.

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