Comparison

拓词 vs 闯词星球英语

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

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About

拓词

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
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Towords — Help Your Child Truly Remember Words Towords solves the real challenges of word learning — spelling, listening, speaking — so kids build a rock-solid command of English vocabulary. Founded in 2010, Towords is China's original vocabulary app and an official App Store recommendation. Grounded in linguistics, psychology, and brain science, we pioneered the "Deliberate Acquisition Model" — deliberate practice plus natural immersion. Our graded K-12 word system lets kids progress well beyond textbooks, at their own pace. A rich reward system — scholarships, badges, study buddies, snail shells — keeps kids motivated and eager to learn. No nagging. Every child also gets a dedicated teacher for one-on-one guidance, focused on one goal: making words stick. Our promise: if it doesn't work, cancel anytime for a full refund. Words Aren't Meant to Be Rote-Memorized English is a living language, not a static subject. Fluency comes from a continuous loop of input, reflection, and output — until understanding and expression click. Rote memorization is the hard path few finish. Deliberate acquisition is the smooth highway: sound method plus consistent effort. Graded Word System for K-12 Just 15 minutes a day adds up remarkably. Start in Grade 3, stay consistent, and by high school your child will have a 10,000+ word vocabulary — well beyond Chinese exam requirements, on par with TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 6.5. Level 1 — Starting Out: Current semester textbook words. Phonics + examples. 0–100 words. Level 2 — Taking the Lead: K-12 national curriculum (A1). Phonics + examples. 100–1,500 words. Level 3 — Switching Lanes: Core KET vocabulary (A2). Phonics + examples. 1,500–2,000 words. Level 4 — Leap Forward: Core PET vocabulary (B1). Phonics phases out; training shifts to definition-based learning — start thinking in English, enter the native-like "learning English through English" state. Level 5 and beyond… Explore the full curriculum in the app. Phonics Training Core training in Levels 1–3. Through listen → repeat → spell → verify, kids build phonics skills that unlock reading and spelling independently. Once phonics clicks, they can spell a new word from hearing it, or read it aloud from seeing it. Example Sentence Training Supporting training in Levels 1–3. Sentences give words real context. Kids deepen their understanding while building listening and speaking foundations — with direct gains on reading and comprehension exams. Definition-Based Training Starting at Level 4 (PET), this becomes the core. Kids read and listen to English definitions, internalize meaning, recall the word, then spell it out. It's our most powerful training — a pivotal leap into native-like English thinking. …More inside the app. Massive Word Library Textbook words: Virtually every elementary, middle, high, and international school textbook. Exam words: Starters, Cambridge Main Suite, TOEFL Junior, Linguaskill, TOEFL, IELTS — virtually every major exam. Custom word lists: Build your own books tailored to your child's needs. Trusted, Authorized Content Every definition and example comes from the officially licensed Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary — professionally sourced and reliable. Get in Touch WeChat: tuoci888 WeChat Official Account: 拓词 APP 官方公众号 Email: public@towords.com Auto-renewal: https://api.towords.com/towords/active/month_service

About

闯词星球英语

Features
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《闯词星球英语》是一款趣味背单词App,致力于解决背单词过程太枯燥的难题。通过游戏式的设计让用户更加高频主动地记忆单词。 【游戏式体验设计,态度积极更持久】 - 闯关打怪:闯关打败怪物就是记住单词,互动体验更有趣 - 卡牌收集:每只怪物代表一组单词,400多只单词怪兽卡等你来收集 - 萌宠陪伴:获得奖励可以升级专属精灵,学习过程不孤单 - 专属装扮:背单词,赢奖励,买装扮,表达个性成就满满 - 单词PK:和家人朋友一起快乐背单词 【六大练习模式,多维记忆更科学】 - 导学模式:拼读拆分,让长难单词像拼拼音一样简单 - 翻译模式:看英文选中文,英语阅读倍轻松 - 抄写模式:一抄二拆动动手,惯性记忆更牢靠 - 朗读模式:科大讯飞口语测评技术,不仅会拼更是能读 - 组合模式:按照拼读方法重新排序,结合例句在语境中使用 - 拼写模式:逐个字母拼写出完整单词,难度提高记得牢 【魔法拼读拆分,特色记忆法】 - 魔法拼读:魔法拼读拆分,掌握拆分规则提升背词效率 - 词根词缀:看词溯源,词缀派生词性,理解记忆 - 例句配图:单词+例句+配图,语境记忆 【同步全国教材,课后练习秒衔接】 - 全国教材:同步500+本全国教材(含2024年新课标教材),校内学课后练知识秒衔接 - 拼读课程:免费加赠60节拼读课程,拼读背单词更高效 - 音标课程:免费加赠18节音标课程,原生发音轻松学 【专业权威认证,家长机构认可】 - 专利抗遗忘:根据艾宾浩斯遗忘曲线,定制复习计划,单词记忆不易忘 - 用户数量:30万家长的省心选择 - 机构合作:与76所双语学校签署长期战略合作

Screenshots

拓词4 screens
闯词星球英语4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 闯词星球英语 at 100% against 拓词's 53%. 闯词星球英语 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 拓词's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (484 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 拓词 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 闯词星球英语 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

拓词 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 拓词 has 484 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of 拓词's written reviews are positive against 100% of 闯词星球英语's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

拓词 ships an update every 11 days, 闯词星球英语 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
拓词 versus 闯词星球英语: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter拓词闯词星球英语
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (484 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings484 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB502 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Towords Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Hailang Education Development Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

拓词

All ratings484 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative41.5%

闯词星球英语

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

拓词

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unreliable sync between devices
  • Inaccurate word pronunciations
  • Inconsistent user data handling

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable learning modes
  • Offline access to content
  • Improved progress tracking
  • Better integration with other apps

闯词星球英语

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

拓词

Subscriptions11
  • 连续包月跟读打分1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 连续包月考研真题例句1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 连续包月小学趣味例句1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • 连续包月基础会员$3.991 Month
  • 连续包季考研真题例句$9.493 Months
  • 连续包季小学趣味例句$9.493 Months
  • 连续包半年考研真题例句$11.996 Months
  • 连续包半年小学趣味例句$11.996 Months
  • 连续包月高级会员$13.991 Month
  • 连续包年考研真题例句$14.991 Year
  • 连续包年小学趣味例句$14.991 Year
One-time7
  • 1个月PLUS会员$4.99
  • 3个月PLUS会员$12.99
  • 6个月PLUS会员$20.99
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  • 1个月拓词会员$24.99
  • 1年PLUS会员$35.99
  • 3个月PLUS大会员$41.99
  • 1年拓词会员$249.99
2 purchases

闯词星球英语

One-time2
  • 包年会员$49.99
  • 永久会员$69.99

Questions

Is 拓词 free?
拓词 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 闯词星球英语 free?
闯词星球英语 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 拓词 or 闯词星球英语?
拓词 is rated higher. 拓词 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while 闯词星球英语 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 拓词 or 闯词星球英语 have ads?
Neither 拓词 nor 闯词星球英语 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 拓词 or 闯词星球英语?
拓词 ships an update every 11 days, and 闯词星球英语 weekly. Most recently, 拓词 was updated on October 24, 2026 and 闯词星球英语 on October 30, 2026.

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