# 拓词 vs List背单词

The clearest difference is price: 拓词 at Free against List背单词's $0.99. 拓词 also leads on ratings volume (484 vs 142) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). List背单词's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

拓词 is free to download; List背单词 costs $0.99 up front. 拓词 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and List背单词 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 拓词 against 4.7 for List背单词. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 484 and 142 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of 拓词's written reviews are positive against 86% of List背单词's.

拓词 ships an update every 11 days, List背单词 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 拓词 | List背单词 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id726029718/reviews) | **[4.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id1459749978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **484** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 317 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Towords Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465310973) | [文华 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444436175) |

## What reviewers say

### 拓词

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id726029718)

This app helps children truly master English vocabulary by addressing spelling, listening, and speaking. It uses a unique 'deliberate learning + natural acquisition' model, supported by linguistics and brain science, to build a strong foundation for language proficiency.

**Highlights:** Deliberate learning + natural acquisition model, Scientifically graded vocabulary system for students, Phonics training for listening, speaking, and spelling, Sentence training for context and comprehension, Definition training for advanced English thinking, Extensive vocabulary library (textbooks, exams, custom), One-on-one teacher guidance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月跟读打分 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续包月考研真题例句 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续包月小学趣味例句 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续包月基础会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 连续包季考研真题例句 | $9.49 | per 3 months |
| 连续包季小学趣味例句 | $9.49 | per 3 months |
| 连续包半年考研真题例句 | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| 连续包半年小学趣味例句 | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| 连续包月高级会员 | $13.99 | per month |
| 连续包年考研真题例句 | $14.99 | per year |
| 连续包年小学趣味例句 | $14.99 | per year |
| 1个月PLUS会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3个月PLUS会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 6个月PLUS会员 | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1个月拓词会员 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1年PLUS会员 | $35.99 | one-time |
| 3个月PLUS大会员 | $41.99 | one-time |
| 1年拓词会员 | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning English
- 🚀 Efficient for vocabulary building
- 💡 Interesting learning methods
- 👍 Good for exam preparation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy performance issues
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🤬 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable sync between devices
- Inaccurate word pronunciations
- Inconsistent user data handling

**Requested features**

- Customizable learning modes
- Offline access to content
- Improved progress tracking
- Better integration with other apps


### List背单词

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id1459749978)

This app helps you learn vocabulary efficiently using the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve. It offers built-in and custom word lists, personalized study plans, and various learning modes like spelling and dictation. It also supports PDF export and iCloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Ebbinghaus memory curve planning, Built-in and custom word lists, PDF export, Spelling and dictation modes, iCloud synchronization, Offline use

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF导出功能 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 拓词 free?

拓词 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is List背单词 free?

List背单词 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 拓词 or List背单词?

List背单词 is rated higher. 拓词 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while List背单词 averages 4.7 from 142 ratings.

### Do 拓词 or List背单词 have ads?

Neither 拓词 nor List背单词 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 拓词 or List背单词?

拓词 ships an update every 11 days, and List背单词 every 5 days. Most recently, 拓词 was updated on October 24, 2026 and List背单词 on October 27, 2026.

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