Comparison

Tandem vs Word Notebook

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

Head to head
About

Tandem

Connect with native speakers globally to practice and master new languages through text, voice, and video calls. Enhance vocabulary, perfect pronunciation, and grasp grammar with a supportive community and integrated tools.

Highlights
  • Connect with native speakers
  • 1-to-1 chats
  • Group audio learning (Parties)
  • In-app translation
  • Voice and video calls
  • Message correction
  • 300+ languages supported
Features
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**Tandem language exchange is the process of joining forces with someone who is a native speaker of the language you want to learn** Languages are a 'learn by doing' kind of thing. This particular method is at the heart of Tandem, the global language exchange community. Connect with native speakers, start chatting and finally reach fluency in the language you’re learning! Learn, connect, and share with 1-to-1 chats or try out Parties, the ultimate group learning audio space. There are millions of Tandem members with just as many interests, so find your people – and start speaking their language today! Reach fluency in 300+ languages, including Spanish, English, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and 12 different sign languages, including American Sign Language. Why Tandem helps you to practice and learn languages: BOOST YOUR VOCABULARY For the times when you’re struggling to find the correct words, our in-app translation feature helps you compose a message or translate an incoming one. PERFECT YOUR PRONUNCIATION Fit in with the locals and improve your speaking skills using voice notes, audio and video calls. GRASP THE GRAMMAR Help each other grasp the difficult parts of language learning with our message correction and comment features. TANDEM YOUR WAY Forget strict schedules and learning by the book. Embrace your personal language learning style—whether that’s messaging, calling, or even meeting in person. DOWNLOAD TANDEM AND MASTER ANY LANGUAGE NOW! ______________ How to learn languages on Tandem: 1. Select the language(s) you want to learn in the app 2. Tell us about your language learning goals and your ideal Tandem partner 3. Search for native speakers of your target language in the community 4. Kick-off your language exchange experience by sending your first message 5. Share topics with the Tandem community so you can have meaningful conversations about what interests you 6. Keep up the conversation with your new Tandem “pen pal” and speak like a native in no time! While many features are free, you can choose to subscribe to Tandem Pro to access all the features on the app. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your Account Settings. ______________ App Access Permissions: Optional permissions: - Location information: Required to use the Nearby feature to see members near you, the Travel feature to show members around the world and to add an approximate location to your profile. - Microphone: Required for sending audio messages, making audio and video calls, and joining Language Parties. - Camera: Required for taking photos to upload to your profile or post in a Language Club, take and send a photo in a chat, video calling, and scanning QR codes. - Notifications: Used to send you notifications about acceptance into the community, new messages, new followers and their posts, new references and marketing communication. - Nearby devices: Bluetooth access is required to connect audio devices during a call or Language Party. You can still use Tandem without granting optional permissions, except features where their nature requires the respective permission, like a video call requiring camera permission. Got a question? Contact us on support@tandem.net Licenses: Tandem – Language Exchange is licensed by Tandem Fundazioa (http://tandemcity.info) Privacy policy: https://tandem.net/privacy Terms of Service: www.tandem.net/pages/termsofservice

About

Word Notebook

This app helps you learn new languages by saving words you encounter and practicing them through flashcards, quizzes, and writing exercises. It offers pre-made word lists and allows you to create your own notebooks for multiple languages. A premium version removes ads and unlocks unlimited features.

Highlights
  • Save words with meanings and examples
  • Practice with flashcards and quizzes
  • Create notebooks for 18 languages
  • Ready-made word lists (A1-C2)
  • Word widget for home screen
  • Progress tracking and mistake review
Features
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Save every word you come across, and keep reviewing it. Word Notebook is a simple vocabulary notebook for learning English, German, French and Spanish words. Add a word you saw in a show, a class or a book in seconds, then practise it with flashcards, multiple-choice quizzes and writing. YOUR OWN WORD NOTEBOOK • Keep a separate notebook for each language you learn (18 languages) • Add several meanings and an optional example sentence to each word • Enter words one after another without closing the sheet • Listen to words and example sentences with your phone's voice • Word widget: your words on the Home Screen (and the Lock Screen on iPhone); tap the arrow for the next one THREE WAYS TO PRACTISE • Flashcards: see the word, reveal the answer, mark whether you knew it • Quiz: pick the right meaning from four options • Write: type the meaning or the word yourself; small typos are recognised • Practise word → meaning, meaning → word, or mixed • My mistakes: words you got wrong or skipped wait for you in their own list • Review every answer after a session and see your history READY-MADE WORD LISTS (A1–C2) • Over 1,500 selected words across English, German, French and Spanish • Every word comes with an example sentence, grouped into units and levels • Pass a unit test with 70% to open the next unit; a passed unit never locks again • Add all words of a unit, or the ones you missed in its test, to your notebook in one tap • Course translations in English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish and Russian SIMPLE AND HONEST • Free for up to 2 notebooks and 200 words • Ads never interrupt you while you type words or practise • Word Notebook Pro: a one-time payment, no subscription. Unlimited notebooks and words, no ads, and you support development • Your words are saved to your account and come back on a new phone • Sign in with email or Google (and Apple on iPhone) • Dark theme and a daily reminder • App languages: English, Türkçe, Deutsch, Español, Français, Русский Questions or ideas? destek@dildefteri.com

Screenshots

Tandem4 screens
Word Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Notebook at none against Tandem's 10. Tandem's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 2) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Tandem sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Word Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tandem against 4.5 for Word Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tandem has 39K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tandem ships an update weekly, Word Notebook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Tandem versus Word Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTandemWord Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings39K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB76 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTripod Technology GmbHDogukan Guler

Bugs and requests

Tandem

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Messages not being delivered or synced properly
  • Frequent crashes and app instability
  • Login and account issues when switching devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better search and filtering options
  • Ability to save/review past conversations
  • Group chat or language party features
  • More language options beyond just popular ones

Word Notebook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tandem

Subscriptions10
  • Tandem Pro$14.991 Month
  • Tandem Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Tandem Pro$26.903 Months
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  • Tandem Pro7 Days trial$26.903 Months
  • Tandem Pro Intro - 12 months$39.991 Year
  • Tandem Pro Plus - 12 months7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • Tandem Pro7 Days trial$69.901 Year
  • Tandem Pro1 Year trial$69.901 Year
  • Tandem Pro$69.991 Year
  • Tandem Pro Intro - 12 months7 Days trial$80.001 Year
None

Word Notebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tandem free?
Tandem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Notebook free?
Word Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tandem or Word Notebook?
Tandem is rated higher. Tandem averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Word Notebook averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Tandem or Word Notebook have ads?
Both Tandem and Word Notebook show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tandem or Word Notebook?
Tandem ships an update weekly, and Word Notebook every 9 days. Most recently, Tandem was updated on November 11, 2026 and Word Notebook on November 8, 2026.

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