Comparison

英熟語600問チャレンジ vs Distinction 2000

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

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About

英熟語600問チャレンジ

Features
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英熟語を多く知っていれば、スピーキングやライティングにおける表現の幅が広がります。 このアプリで600個の英熟語を発音、例文付きで学習できます。 英熟語はTOEIC、英検、共通テスト(大学受験)などでも多く出題されます。 英熟語を理解することで長文や英作文を解く能力の向上が期待できます。 機能1:トレーニング トレーニングは、10問ずつ問題を解くようになっているので、スキマ時間に学習でき、 解答方法が発音を確認しながらの一文字ずつ入力なのでとても覚えやすいです。 問題を解いていくなかで、あとでじっくり学習したいものを単語帳にまとめることも可能です。 機能2:英熟語一覧、単語帳 問題を解く方法だけでなく、英熟語を一つずつ確認できる「一覧」「単語帳」表示もあります。 画面を横向きにすることでより見やすい表示にできます。 機能3:英熟語登録(カメラ読み取り) 収録している英熟語以外も学習したい場合は、登録機能で追加することもできます。 登録の際もカメラから読み込むことで入力の手間もありません。 ※一部有料コンテンツがあります。 例文の表示、単語帳の作成制限解除は有料オプションで使用できます。また、広告表示が気になる方は、広告表示をなしにする有料オブションをご利用ください

About

Distinction 2000

This app offers a comprehensive English vocabulary builder for intermediate learners. It features practical example sentences, lifelike audio, and a study mode based on the forgetting curve for efficient memorization. Gamified elements and progress tracking enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • Intermediate English vocabulary
  • Practical example sentences
  • Spaced repetition study mode
  • Lifelike audio tracks
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Gamified learning elements
  • Progress tracking
Features
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You know the basic words, but longer texts still feel hard — and the right words still don't come when you need them in conversation. Distinction 2000 is an English learning app that helps you turn the words you already know into reading ability and real conversation. It combines academic English and practical everyday English in one balanced learning experience. Instead of stiff textbook sentences, it teaches core vocabulary through natural, practical examples created with ten native speakers. Includes 2,000 headwords, 6,554 total entries including related words and idioms, 2,442 example sentences, 40 academic reading topics, and 40 snapshot topics. It helps you build not only vocabulary, but also the background knowledge that makes reading, listening, and communication easier. 【What makes Distinction 2000 different】 • 2,000 essential words for building a stronger English foundation • 6,554 total entries including derivatives, related words, and idioms • 2,442 practical example sentences created with 10 native speakers • Natural and slow audio for every word and sentence • 40 academic reading topics to strengthen reading comprehension • 40 snapshot topics covering everyday conversation and wider world knowledge • Countable/uncountable labels for all nouns • IPA phonetic symbols for main entries, including related forms • Fully offline once downloaded — study on your commute, on flights, or abroad without using mobile data 【App features】 • Study Mode based on spaced repetition and active recall • Personalised study plans based on your time and goals • Automatic review of weaker items • Fast search across headwords, example sentences, and explanations • Speech recognition for pronunciation practice (main entries only) • Audio filters, autoplay, and shuffle • Progress tracking with graphs and statistics • Streaks, levels, XP, and completion certificates 【Pricing】 • Free to try — first chapter included • One-time purchase, no subscription • No external ads

Screenshots

英熟語600問チャレンジ4 screens
Distinction 20004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Distinction 2000 at none against 英熟語600問チャレンジ's shown. Distinction 2000 also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. 英熟語600問チャレンジ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Distinction 2000 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

英熟語600問チャレンジ ships an update every 6 weeks, Distinction 2000 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
英熟語600問チャレンジ versus Distinction 2000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter英熟語600問チャレンジDistinction 2000
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB340 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeiko YukawaHidekazu Kato

In-app purchases

4 purchases

英熟語600問チャレンジ

One-time4
  • 広告非表示$1.99
  • 単語帳作成数無制限$1.99
  • 英熟語登録数無制限$1.99
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  • 英熟語の例文追加$2.99
1 purchases

Distinction 2000

One-time1
  • Distinction 2000$19.99

Questions

Is 英熟語600問チャレンジ free?
英熟語600問チャレンジ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Distinction 2000 free?
Distinction 2000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 英熟語600問チャレンジ or Distinction 2000 have ads?
英熟語600問チャレンジ shows ads; Distinction 2000 does not.
Which is updated more often, 英熟語600問チャレンジ or Distinction 2000?
英熟語600問チャレンジ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Distinction 2000 every 11 days. Most recently, 英熟語600問チャレンジ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Distinction 2000 on October 30, 2026.

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