# 英検®英単語 vs 英単語  by 物書堂

The clearest difference is rating: 英検®英単語 at 4.6 against 英単語  by 物書堂's 3.8. 英検®英単語 also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 5). 英単語  by 物書堂's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 英検®英単語 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and 英単語  by 物書堂 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

英検®英単語 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 英検®英単語 has 38K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 56% positive.

英検®英単語 ships an update every 8 months, 英単語  by 物書堂 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 英検®英単語 | 英単語  by 物書堂 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id946696503/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by/id1398954789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **56.6% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudySwitch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368900403) | [物書堂](https://appshunter.io/developer/284350529) |

## What reviewers say

### 英検®英単語

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id946696503)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 本気で勉強プラン | $2.99 | per month |


### 英単語  by 物書堂

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by/id1398954789)

This app offers a comprehensive vocabulary learning experience with a wide range of popular English word lists. It includes interactive exercises, listening practice, and progress tracking. Users can purchase additional content to expand their learning.

**Highlights:** Interactive vocabulary and definition learning, Memory check with hidden words/definitions, Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank exercises, Listening practice with adjustable playback, Progress tracking with markers and word lists, Studyplus integration for learning analytics

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| チャンクで英単語 Advanced【無料お試し版】 | Free | one-time |
| 英単語ターゲット1900（5訂版） | Free | one-time |
| 金のフレーズ 2 | Free | one-time |
| TOEFL®テスト英単語3800（4訂版） | Free | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Basic（第2版）【お試し版】 | Free | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Advanced（第2版）【お試し版】 | Free | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Standard（第2版）【お試し版】 | Free | one-time |
| 英熟語ターゲット1000（4訂版） | Free | one-time |
| 新TOEIC®テスト英単語・熟語マスタリー2000 | Free | one-time |
| 金のフレーズ 1 | Free | one-time |
| 金のフレーズ 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Basic（第2版） | $4.99 | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Standard（第2版） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 中学英単語ターゲット1800（4訂版） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 準2級（5訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 1級（4訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 準1級（4訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英単語ターゲット1900（6訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英熟語ターゲット1000（5訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 新TOEIC®テスト 英単語・熟語 マスタリー2000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英単語ターゲット1200（改訂版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| チャンクで英単語 Advanced（第2版） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 2級（5訂版） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 2級（4訂版） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 英単語ターゲット1400（5訂版） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 準1級（5訂版） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 英検® でる順パス単 1級（5訂版） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 実践IELTS英単語3500（改訂版） | $13.99 | one-time |
| TOEFL®テスト英単語3800（4訂版） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 実践IELTS英単語3500（初版） | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 英検®英単語 free?

英検®英単語 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 英単語  by 物書堂 free?

英単語  by 物書堂 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 英検®英単語 or 英単語  by 物書堂?

英検®英単語 is rated higher. 英検®英単語 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while 英単語  by 物書堂 averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do 英検®英単語 or 英単語  by 物書堂 have ads?

英検®英単語 shows ads; 英単語  by 物書堂 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 英検®英単語 or 英単語  by 物書堂?

英検®英単語 ships an update every 8 months, and 英単語  by 物書堂 every 2 months. Most recently, 英検®英単語 was updated on September 27, 2026 and 英単語  by 物書堂 on September 22, 2026.

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