Good for learning English
English is my first language and the words are far too easy for me. However, I told my friend, whose first language is Creole, about it and she’s found it helpful. Would be more suitably marketed to users learning English
Simple
I gave it two stars so as not to be too negative. Perhaps the words they send me are words some people may not know. But they are very simplistic and after a month of trying this app, there hasn’t been one I didn’t already know.
Disappointing
Disappointing
Disappointed in five seconds
He wants you to pay for dark mode.
He wants you to pay for something that your device already has built-in.
He wants you to pay for something even though you can bypass it by enabling invert colours.
What next? I don’t want to know, sorry.
He wants you to pay for something that your device already has built-in.
He wants you to pay for something even though you can bypass it by enabling invert colours.
What next? I don’t want to know, sorry.
Perfect mind/memory jogger
Please create a widget(s)!
I forget to check the app everyday, I’d love for daily words to appear on my home screen.
A fantastic, functional app. Word selection is great (by human editors).
I forget to check the app everyday, I’d love for daily words to appear on my home screen.
A fantastic, functional app. Word selection is great (by human editors).
EXPANSION 🤓
I enjoy very much, my reminders
Daily Dictionary Words📚
I believe that we all at some point desire to improve ourselves in one way or another. And sometimes those changes are subconscious or deliberate acts of routine.
And for me expanding my vocabulary is about being able to communicate amongst many types of people from all walks of life in this vast world.🌎
This App helps me to accomplish that goal in an non intrusive, painless repetitive...
almost subliminal method .
Daily Dictionary Words📚
I believe that we all at some point desire to improve ourselves in one way or another. And sometimes those changes are subconscious or deliberate acts of routine.
And for me expanding my vocabulary is about being able to communicate amongst many types of people from all walks of life in this vast world.🌎
This App helps me to accomplish that goal in an non intrusive, painless repetitive...
almost subliminal method .
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Identify grammar (parts of speech). Lexical category
Would be good to know and be identified next to word. Ie: adjective, verb, noun, etc.
Otherwise great app!!
Otherwise great app!!
The perfect app to improve your vocabulary
This app really help me ,helped my vocabulary ,and helped my for my IELTS exam.
Great app
This is a nicely done app. Thanks. The subscription is quite reasonable.
A few suggestions:
- Please add bookmarks to the Apple Watch detail screen.
- I agree with some of the other comments that it would be nice to have more obscure words more often. I realize it is hard to please a broad base. Maybe there could be an “advanced mode” that sprinkles in more challenging words now and then. I realize that generates extra work, as well.
A few suggestions:
- Please add bookmarks to the Apple Watch detail screen.
- I agree with some of the other comments that it would be nice to have more obscure words more often. I realize it is hard to please a broad base. Maybe there could be an “advanced mode” that sprinkles in more challenging words now and then. I realize that generates extra work, as well.
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A lot of basic words
Many of the words are very basic for native English speakers. Also, the Apple Watch app doesn't seem to update when the iPhone does.
Words are too simplistic
Technically the app works fine but the choice of daily words are too simplistic. Possibly skewed towards anyone for whom English is a second language or just learning. Previous app Writing Aid had better choices for word of the day as well as functionality.
Would not recommend to anyone over 10 unless learning the English language for the first time, in which case it could be very helpful.
Would not recommend to anyone over 10 unless learning the English language for the first time, in which case it could be very helpful.
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Words most native English speakers already know
It’s an attractive app and the Apple Watch notifications are thoughtful, but even though I upgraded, I’m still being shown words that are way too easy and don’t pose an issue for native English speakers. Singe, serene, decay, siphon—really? Yes I’m a reader and a writer but anyone with a decent vocabulary will not be challenged by many of these.
Contrast this with the many “word of the day” apps and websites out there that feature words that are actually challenging or often misunderstood. A random sampling of today’s words of the day includes polysemy, atypical, opusculum, and and pulchritudinous. (Now *there’s* a word.)
Also, no etymologies (word origins), which are often the most interesting part of a word definition and can greatly help in memorization.
Contrast this with the many “word of the day” apps and websites out there that feature words that are actually challenging or often misunderstood. A random sampling of today’s words of the day includes polysemy, atypical, opusculum, and and pulchritudinous. (Now *there’s* a word.)
Also, no etymologies (word origins), which are often the most interesting part of a word definition and can greatly help in memorization.
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Not difficult enough
Okay app, but if you’re any kind of reader, writer, or just someone with a decent vocabulary you’ll need to upgrade at least once and hope at least a few words are challenging. I’m planning on doing one cheap annual upgrade and if the words don’t get more difficult, I’ll trash it.
The usage of the word used to be free...
If it wasn’t for the premium features that you have, I would definitely rate this app 5 star
Using with Apple Watch
Doesn’t work as expected with Apple Watch. Don’t get notifications and ask Siri command I created doesn’t work.
Response from developer
I'm not sure why you aren't receiving notifications — please email me@benjaminmayo.co.uk for assistance. Siri commands are available on iPhone through Siri Shortcuts.
Great App... however...
A little editorial control would be great. Happy new year! The word of the day is incapacitated. It might be good to have a more inspirational word on specific days like New Year’s Day.
Response from developer
There is editorial control, although maybe I could have picked a better word for the stary of the year. 'incapacitated' was chosen as a bit of a joke if you read the example usage ... "they were all incapacitated the next morning, having indulged in the New Year's celebrations of the night before".
Hard sell
Enjoyable if not too brief, but it’s annoying how much of the screen is taken up by a sales pitch to subscribe.
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, I do have to make money out of this somehow :P Subscribing (or buying the one-time purchase Lifetime Unlock available in version 1.5) removes the Upgrade banners as well as unlocking all of the additional features.
excellent daily word app
Good to see synonyms. Short definitions good. Add type of word.
Brilliant on iPhone, Perfect on Apple Watch
The Daily Dictionary app is fabulous and is the first such app that has worked flawlessly on my Apple Watch. On the watch I particularly like the inclusion of example usage, and synonyms. The text on the small screen is concise and clear to read, which distinguishes it from others of its kind.
The iPhone app is polished and an absolute delight to use. A very nice touch is the pronunciation feature, that not only vocalises the word, but also gives an example of its common usage. Movement around this app is delightful and intuitive.
The iPhone app is polished and an absolute delight to use. A very nice touch is the pronunciation feature, that not only vocalises the word, but also gives an example of its common usage. Movement around this app is delightful and intuitive.
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Nice interface
Clear and smooth interface with daily English vocabulary! Thanks
Nicely Designed
It’s a pretty app and even though it’s part of the subscription, I appreciate the dark mode. $2.99 a year isn’t bad either.
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback. With the release of the version 1.5 update, you can buy the Lifetime Unlock upgrade as a one-time purchase, instead of subscribing.
