# CatchFrase — Snap anything, learn the word

> Learn vocabulary by photographing objects in your real world. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Yao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchfrase/id6785401821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717425267)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchfrase/id6785401821/reviews.md

## What is CatchFrase?

Learn a language from the world around you.

Take a photo of something around you. CatchFrase names it in the language you're learning, turns it into a sticker, and saves it to your gallery. Then you practice the word until you remember it.

LEARN FROM WHAT YOU SEE

• Photograph an object and get its name, pronunciation, and a useful phrase
• Collect every catch as a sticker from your own life
• Hear words and phrases read aloud
• Tap any part of a phrase to hear it again
• Practice with phrase variations and short conversations
• Speak a line and see what CatchFrase heard
• Review saved words before you forget them

CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE

Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Thai, or English for Spanish speakers. Spanish includes Mexican, Colombian, Argentine, and European options.

YOUR COLLECTION STAYS ON YOUR IPHONE

You do not need an account or sign-up. Your catches and sticker collection stay on your iPhone. Photos are processed as described in the Privacy Policy to identify objects and create vocabulary cards.

CATCHFRASE PLUS

CatchFrase Plus includes unlimited catches, deeper phrase and conversation practice, speaking practice, and language switching. The annual option includes a 7-day free trial. The monthly option begins billing right away.

Open CatchFrase and catch your first word.

Privacy Policy: https://thealexyao.github.io/catchfrase-legal/privacy-policy.html
Terms of Use: https://thealexyao.github.io/catchfrase-legal/terms-of-service.html

## Key features

- Object recognition for vocabulary cards
- Personalized word collection gallery
- Natural text-to-speech pronunciation
- Interactive phrase practice
- Speech recognition for practice
- Smart spaced repetition review

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CatchFrase Plus (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| CatchFrase Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about CatchFrase

### How does CatchFrase teach vocabulary?

CatchFrase teaches vocabulary by allowing you to point your camera at any object. The app then identifies the object and creates a personalized vocabulary card with its name, pronunciation, and example sentences, making learning contextual and memorable.

### What languages does CatchFrase support?

CatchFrase currently supports Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more. The full depth of all 9 languages is available with CatchFrase Plus.

### Is CatchFrase free to use?

CatchFrase offers a free version with limitations on daily catches and collection size. For unlimited access to all features and languages, a subscription to CatchFrase Plus is available.

### What are the subscription options for CatchFrase Plus?

CatchFrase Plus offers two subscription plans: $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial.

### Can I cancel my CatchFrase Plus subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your CatchFrase Plus subscription at any time through the app's Settings menu. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period.

### Does CatchFrase have ads?

No, CatchFrase does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

### How does CatchFrase's review system work?

CatchFrase employs a smart review system that brings words back just before you're likely to forget them. It tracks how many times you've practiced each word, ensuring retention without the pressure of losing streaks.

### What devices is CatchFrase available on?

CatchFrase is currently supported on iPhones. The app is designed for iOS devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2026-08-14

Open a CatchFrase language link and the matching language will be ready to choose. This update also improves new words, phrases, and pronunciations across every supported language.

### 1.2.3 — 2026-08-08

We fixed the Gallery card tint on iOS 26 so it stays in CatchFrase green.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-08-06

Your first catch now becomes a complete lesson: learn the word, practice saying it, hear it in a sentence, and follow it into a short conversation before choosing CatchFrase Plus.

NEW
• A guided first-catch lesson with word, sentence, and conversation practice
• Optional practice reminders and richer notifications
• A clearer CatchFrase Plus offer with annual trial and monthly choices

IMPROVED
• Reliable recovery if the app closes during your first lesson
• Smoother steps between your first sticker, gallery, sentence, conversation, and subscription offer
• Clear free access: keep and practice your first three catches

FIXED
• Full sentence and conversation playback now finishes correctly
• Camera, subscription, and limited-gallery actions respond reliably

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-04

Confirm every catch. Keep the sticker or retake it, and if the cutout grabbed the wrong object, tap the one you meant and it recuts.

Say it out loud. Practice any word with your voice and watch your words appear as you speak.

A new practice deck. Swipe through your collection, and each word comes back just before you would forget it.

Fix a sticker later. Tap the object again on any card in your gallery.

Catch from your photo library as well as the camera.

Shared videos now end with a CatchFrase card and ask the question in your language.

New Settings: switch either language, manage your subscription, and turn sound and haptics off.

Naming is faster and picks the specific everyday word more often.

### 1.2 — 2026-08-01

No release notes.

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