# meramu: Language Alchemy — Learn words with card puzzles > Vocabulary learning app using illustrated card combinations and puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua Dirga.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meramu-language-alchemy/id6807614076 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Joshua Dirga](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777339233) - Category: Education - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 74 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-09-17 - Data updated: 2026-09-25 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meramu-language-alchemy/id6807614076/reviews.md ## What is meramu? Learn vocabulary by combining illustrated cards. Mix water and earth to discover mud, then collect its word in the language you're learning. Explore 248 lessons, 379 illustrated course cards and 50 learning languages, including Bengali and Tamil. Each lesson gives you a small set of ingredients and a goal to make. Combine cards, use hints when you're stuck, and hold a card to see its meaning in your native language. Read Chinese pinyin or Japanese romaji and kana. Hear words with recorded pronunciation or an available device voice. Artwork and pronunciation for your chosen language download automatically, with your current lesson and next five first. Keep playing while the rest downloads. Saved media works offline on iPhone and iPad. Play without an account. Adults can optionally back up their nickname, settings and progress with Apple, Google or email sign-in. Restore, export or delete your backup from Settings. Gameplay analytics is a separate adult choice and is off by default. No ads or in-app purchases. Existing progress stays separate for each learning language. ## Key features - Combine illustrated cards to discover words - 248 lessons across 50 languages - Audio pronunciation and native language meanings - Offline access for saved media - Optional account backup for progress - No ads or in-app purchases ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meramu-language-alchemy/id6807614076/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Addictively Good! *2026-09-23* This is such an addictive language learning app. Idk why you’d use Duolingo after this ### 5/5 — I love the logic aspect in this game!! *2026-09-23* After a while I realized I started to remember some of the words in other languages. The game format keeps you engaged with thinking and experimenting to solve puzzles. Highly recommend ## Frequently asked questions about meramu ### How does meramu teach new words? meramu teaches new words by having users combine illustrated cards, similar to a puzzle. For example, mixing 'water' and 'earth' cards might reveal the word 'mud' in the language being learned. ### What languages are available in meramu? meramu supports 50 learning languages, including Bengali and Tamil. The app automatically downloads artwork and pronunciation for your chosen language. ### Can I use meramu offline? Yes, saved media, including artwork and pronunciation for your current lesson and the next five, works offline on iPhone and iPad. You can continue playing while the rest of the content downloads. ### Does meramu have ads? No, meramu does not have any advertisements. The app is completely free of ads, providing an uninterrupted learning experience. ### Is there a cost to use meramu? No, meramu is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access its features and content. ### How is my progress saved in meramu? You can optionally back up your nickname, settings, and progress using Apple, Google, or email sign-in. This backup can be restored, exported, or deleted from the Settings menu. ### What is the age rating for meramu? meramu has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and up, with content designed to be accessible and engaging for a broad audience. ### How often is meramu updated? The latest version of meramu is 1.2.1, which was released on September 24, 2026. This suggests relatively frequent updates to improve the app and add content. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.1 — 2026-09-24 Lessons now open without waiting for downloads. Artwork and audio download automatically, starting with the next five lessons. This update adds lesson stars, short descriptions for every card, and separate Next and Path buttons. It also fixes tutorial language changes, replaying completed levels, and sound controls in the card library and hints. ### 1.2 — 2026-09-23 Corrected Japanese pronunciation and smoother lesson preparation. The app now prepares artwork and audio for the next five lessons while you play. ### 1.1 — 2026-09-22 Explore a revised 248-lesson course with less repeated construction. Bengali and Tamil join the language choices. Download artwork and pronunciation for offline use, and choose optional adult account backup. Existing progress is preserved, including saved data for retired language choices. ### 1.0 — 2026-09-18 No release notes. ## More apps by Joshua Dirga - [doublechin: LDR app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doublechin-ldr-app/id6777339231) All apps by Joshua Dirga: https://appshunter.io/developer/6777339233 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-25.*