# SuperMemo vs Wokabulary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wokabulary at 72% against SuperMemo's 31%. Wokabulary also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2). SuperMemo's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 27) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SuperMemo sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Wokabulary sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wokabulary holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of SuperMemo's written reviews are positive against 72% of Wokabulary's.

SuperMemo ships an update every 4 weeks, Wokabulary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperMemo | Wokabulary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermemo-effective-learning/id982498980/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wokabulary-flashcards/id1667619825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SuperMemo World](https://appshunter.io/developer/326593746) | [Coding Friends GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357154157) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperMemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermemo-effective-learning/id982498980)

Master new languages and subjects with AI-powered spaced repetition. Practice conversations, get instant translations, and access a vast library of courses. Learn effectively, even offline, with intelligent review schedules.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition algorithm, AI-powered conversation practice, AI voice translation, Extensive course catalog, Offline learning option, Customizable flashcards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SuperMemo.com Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| SAT Words | $19.90 | one-time |
| Angielski C1. No problem! | $24.90 | one-time |
| Français Extrême A1-A2 | $24.90 | one-time |
| Español Extremo A1-A2 | $24.90 | one-time |
| Idiomy i czasowniki. Francuski | $29.00 | one-time |
| German Grammar Repertory | $29.90 | one-time |
| Español Extremo C1 | $29.90 | one-time |
| Polski ze Smokiem Memo | $39.00 | one-time |
| English with Memo the Dragon | $39.00 | one-time |
| Portuguese: Fast Track | $39.90 | one-time |
| Польська 2. Без проблем! | $39.90 | one-time |
| Польська 1. Без проблем! | $39.90 | one-time |
| Biznesowy niemiecki.Słownictwo | $39.90 | one-time |
| Spanish 1. ¡No hay problema! | $39.90 | one-time |
| メモドラゴンと学ぶ日本語 | $39.90 | one-time |
| Русский с Драконом Мемо | $39.90 | one-time |
| Português-br com Memo o Dragão | $39.90 | one-time |
| Romanian: Fast Track | $39.99 | one-time |
| Englisch. No problem! 1-3 | $49.00 | one-time |
| Немецкий 1-3. Без проблем! | $49.00 | one-time |
| PowerWords! Arabic | $49.90 | one-time |
| SuperMemo Premium 365 | $80.00 | one-time |
| Olive Green | $99.00 | one-time |
| Italian Megaset 10-in-1 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Megaset 15-in-1 | $219.99 | one-time |
| French Megaset 17-in-1 | $229.99 | one-time |
| German Megaset 18-in-1 | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for long-term retention
- 👍 Highly recommended for language learning
- 👍 Offline mode appreciated (when available)
- 👍 Mature learning database/tool
- 👍 Content is top-notch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes or doesn't start
- 🐛 No way to test without trial/signup
- 🐛 Cannot connect to App Store
- 🐛 Purchased courses disappeared after update
- 🐛 Website not working correctly

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't start on iPhone 13 Pro
- Purchased courses disappeared after update
- Website not working correctly
- No longer works offline
- Slower online performance

**Requested features**

- Option to switch back to old font
- Fix search to allow searching for accented characters
- Improve TTS to respect punctuation and spacing
- Improve course editor to display cards with lots of text
- Add Apple Sign In


### Wokabulary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wokabulary-flashcards/id1667619825)

This app helps you learn foreign languages by creating and practicing your own vocabulary flashcards. It uses spaced repetition to optimize learning and offers various quiz modes. Syncs across devices and supports over 35 languages.

**Highlights:** Create custom vocabulary flashcards, Spaced repetition learning system, Multiple quiz modes (flashcard, typing, spelling), Organize words with tags and search, Cross-device syncing with iCloud, Integrated dictionary and translation, Learning statistics and achievements

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Flex | $3.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Family | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Family | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Smooth Google Sheets import
- ✨ Excellent for multi-language vocabulary management
- 💬 Responsive and helpful support
- ✅ Reliable synchronization across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
-  제한 Limited free version (60 words)
- 🐌 Slow performance with large databases
- 🔄 Lack of synchronization between Mac and iPhone (older reviews)
- 📉 Price increase for subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch performance issues with large databases (resolved in later updates)
- Mac input not syncing to phone (older reviews)
- Language selection window closes immediately (iOS 18.1)
- Import/export function disappeared after CSV import
- Synchronization issues (slow or not happening)

**Requested features**

- Add duplicate word search or detection
- Directional arrow on quiz to switch stimulus and response
- Improve translation tool integration (multiple suggestions, AI examples)
- Add CSV import shortcut in Shortcuts app
- Adjustable font size in flashcards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SuperMemo free?

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

### Is Wokabulary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SuperMemo or Wokabulary?

Wokabulary is rated higher. SuperMemo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Wokabulary averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do SuperMemo or Wokabulary have ads?

Neither SuperMemo nor Wokabulary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SuperMemo or Wokabulary?

SuperMemo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wokabulary every 3 weeks. Most recently, SuperMemo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wokabulary on October 27, 2026.

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