# Mind the Gap!  Learn English Language – not just Grammar and Vocabulary

> Interactive English language learning game for improving context and fluency. (iPhone/iPad app by science-to-touch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-the-gap-learn-english-language-not-just-grammar-and-vocabulary/id886666696 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [science-to-touch](https://appshunter.io/developer/534529879)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 130 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-the-gap-learn-english-language-not-just-grammar-and-vocabulary/id886666696/reviews.md

## What is Mind the Gap!  Learn English Language?

Have you ever solved a crossword puzzle in context?
You are just looking for a high-quality time killer app? You want to work on your natural feel for language.You want to prepare for an English exam. No matter what Mind the Gap offers an exciting platform for language lovers and word nerds.

Take an interesting and authentic English text and erase parts of words. In Mind the Gap you have to reconstruct the missing fragments. 
Sounds easy – it isn‘t!
You won‘t believe how difficult this is!
Take the challenge and see how far you can get.

Interesting trivia from all parts of culture, science and life.


Mind the Gap offers a natural and instinctive way for you to improve your language skills.
It is at the same time a word game and a learning app with over 500 texts covering interesting facts and trivia from all parts of culture, science and life. 
Language is way more than vocabulary and grammar! It‘s understanding in context.

Challenge yourself under time pressure in the Arcade Mode and complete damaged idioms, proverbs and common sayings. This will definitely demand your multitasking skills.

Mind the Gap is an offspring of the well-known educational initiative science-to-touch, which already launched the popular science and art app iOrnament which is rated five stars on many app stores.

Have a fun time improving your English and knowledge with this interactive language game.

Mind The Gap offers a whole range of features:

LARGE DATA BASE - 15 subject areas with over 500 texts on different levels
FEEDBACK- feedback and statistics on your results
DICTIONARY - look up unfamiliar words in the dictionary 
PREPOSITION MODE - gap prepositions only (on iPad)
AE vs. BE - choose between American and British English
HINTS - integrated hints and rewards
STATS - individual stats covering your progress
ARCADE MODE - fill gaps in proverbs and sayings
POWER UPGRADE - unlimited access to hints, the arcade mode and user-defined layouts 

The app is available for iPod, iPad and iPhone.

Mind the gap is about language, not just words!

## Key features

- Reconstruct missing word fragments in authentic texts
- Improve natural feel for language and context
- Over 500 texts across 15 subject areas
- Arcade Mode for idioms, proverbs, and sayings
- Dictionary for looking up unfamiliar words
- Feedback and statistics on progress
- Choice between American and British English

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mind the Gap!  Learn English Language?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 📚 Educational and informative
- 💡 Engaging word play
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Good for learning English
- 💯 Improves vocabulary and grammar
- 🧠 Keeps the brain sharp
- 🚀 Satisfying and rewarding
- 🤓 Great for word nerds
- ⏳ No pesky timer
- 🌐 Cross-references with Wikipedia

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🤔 Spelling inconsistencies (American vs. British)
- 🤷‍♂️ Content can be too easy or obvious
- 🤨 Selections can feel biased
- 😵 Clunky or unnatural language
- 🖱️ Keyboard issues
- 📱 Not working on older devices
- 😵‍💫 App crashes frequently

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot spell certain words correctly (e.g., 'atom' as 'aton')
- Keyboard not appearing or functioning accurately
- App crashes or force closes
- Inaccurate keyboard calibration
- Cannot correct inadvertently entered letters
- Backspace not working
- Game crashes on older devices (e.g., iPod 4g)

**Most requested features**

- Explanation for spelling issues
- Option for both American and British spelling
- Version suitable for younger children/adolescents
- More practical content for English learners
- More categories

## Recent user reviews (10 of 130)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-the-gap-learn-english-language-not-just-grammar-and-vocabulary/id886666696/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good clean fun

*2024-07-15, version 1.2*

Challenging enough, and educational while still being fun. If you like word games and enjoy learning new things about a variety of topics, you will likely enjoy this app. Well done!

### 4/5 — Excellent App

*2022-07-18*

In my opinion this app is amazing, but I don’t know why my keyboard show me two words (one plus option) at the same time even though there is the same word in the shown keyboard. It is a little bit annoying.

### 1/5 — Glitchy or what?!

*2021-04-24, version 1.2*

I love games of vocabulary and spelling.  I was enjoying this for a very short while until the game wouldn’t allow me to spell some words like ‘atom’ correctly and it kept changing it to ‘aton’. I tried 4 times and carefully tapped the letter m. But to no avail. Similar glitches were present on other pages. ( as the page on Mona Lisa)
So perhaps I do not completely understand the rules?! Why doesn’t the system allow me to spell such a word correctly?!  
I would be happy to change my rating if there were an explanation for this issue.

### 3/5 — Spelling

*2021-04-24, version 1.2*

Spelling of words for a program teaching English with a picture of the British flag in its icon should not use American spelling of English words! Color is spelled colour correctly if it’s English. And no I am not from England, however that is where the English language is from, so if education is important in a program there should be at least some way to spell the words both ways.

### 5/5 — Word Nerd Heaven!

*2021-04-23, version 1.2*

I’m a word nerd who reads with a red pen using editors’ marks. Mind The Gap is perfect for me—I get to learn about a wide variety of subjects while I’m filling in the gaps. 

--Chicago Blue

### 1/5 — Nothing too exciting

*2021-04-23, version 1.2*

And selections are from a specific point of view.  One starts to feel like there is an agenda behind the specific selections.  Kind of a turn off for me, but maybe someone else’s point of view. 
I little too easy though.  The words are obvious.  Especially the shear quantity of filling out “and” “the” “in”.  Not too stimulating.

### 5/5 — Delightfully different approach to word play

*2018-12-01, version 1.2*

This is an entertaining and challenging way to play with words. You are given a passage on a specific subject and challenged to fill in missing word fragments based only on the context.  My only small quibble is when what is missing is part of the name of an individual. At that point, you really have to guess. But I am really enjoying this app a great deal.

### 5/5 — Great

*2017-12-07*

This is an amazing app!

### 5/5 — 굿

*2017-08-15*

대변보면서 영어공부

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2017-07-05, version 1.2*

Really fun, no pesky timer, but challenging.  Necessary to pay careful attention to spelling and verb tenses.

## Frequently asked questions about Mind the Gap!  Learn English Language

### What does Mind the Gap! do?

Mind the Gap! is an interactive language learning app that helps you improve your English skills by reconstructing missing word fragments within authentic texts. It focuses on understanding language in context, going beyond just grammar and vocabulary.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a large database of over 500 texts across 15 subject areas, an Arcade Mode for practicing idioms and sayings, a built-in dictionary, feedback and statistics on your progress, and the option to choose between American and British English.

### How much does Mind the Gap! cost?

The app is free to download and use, offering a core experience. It also provides a 'Power Upgrade' which is a free with in-app purchase that unlocks unlimited access to hints, the arcade mode, and user-defined layouts for an enhanced experience.

### What devices is Mind the Gap! compatible with?

Mind the Gap! is available for iPod, iPad, and iPhone devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users looking to improve their English.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone who enjoys word games and wants to naturally improve their English fluency and comprehension. It's particularly useful for language learners, word enthusiasts, and those preparing for English proficiency exams.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2 — 2015-04-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Color themes are stored now.
* Enhancements for keyboard usability
  (if you still encounter any difficulties with the keyboard feel free to contact us directly)
* Minor fixes

### 1.1 — 2014-11-17

No release notes.

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