# OgdenSpine — 850 Words for Clear English

> Learn English using the 850 core words of Ogden Basic English with multilingual support. (iPhone/iPad app by Naihe Hu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ogdenspine/id6772943882 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naihe Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/564180065)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2026-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ogdenspine/id6772943882/reviews.md

## What is OgdenSpine?

Ogden's Spine helps you build English from the 850 core words of Ogden Basic English. Instead of chasing endless vocabulary lists, the app focuses on a compact set of high-value words that support clear reading, writing, and sentence building.

Version 2.0 adds full multilingual support for English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and Spanish learners. You can study word meanings in your preferred language, review daily words, explore the Word Atlas, practice sentence lessons, and write with a built-in 850-word ratio checker.

Key features:
- Daily word sets for steady review
- Word Atlas for the full 850-word system
- Sentence Club with structured practice scenes
- Play modes for opposite words and sentence sense
- Writing Sandbox with core-word analysis
- Progress tracking and language preferences

Build a stronger English spine with simple words, clear practice, and multilingual support.

Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- 850 core English words
- Multilingual support
- Daily word review
- Sentence practice
- Writing analysis
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonthlyPro | $1.99 | per month |
| YearlyPro | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ogdenspine/id6772943882/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 句乐部有 bug

*2026-07-23*

句乐部必须一次性做完，要不然就必须从头开始。还有就是到了需要口语识别的时候，一直识别不到我的发音，也就是一直过不去，所以一直卡在了第一 par

**Developer response:** 谢谢反馈，下个版本修复

### 2/5 — 闪退啊

*2026-07-22*

底下的测验。连线就闪退

**Developer response:** 谢谢反馈，下个版本修复

### 4/5 — 单词词义能扩充些吗？例句能加翻译吗？能加个辞典功能不，例句上生词可马上查出来。

*2026-07-22*

单词词义能扩充些吗？例句能加翻译吗？能加个辞典功能不，例句上生词可马上查出来。

### 5/5 — 很有趣！

*2026-07-21*

分类清晰，当游戏玩也很有趣，就是一玩游戏就闪退🥹系统是 iOS 26.2

**Developer response:** 谢谢反馈，下个版本修复

### 4/5 — 没有发音

*2026-07-21*

好看，但是单词没发音

**Developer response:** 谢谢反馈，下个版本修复

### 3/5 — 磁力沙盘稳定闪退

*2026-07-21*

磁力沙盘功能连接到倒数第二个词语的时候必定闪退，我的设备是iPhone 15 Pro Max系统是iOS26.1

**Developer response:** 谢谢反馈，下个版本修复

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-07-20*

Learning English with Basic English

## Frequently asked questions about OgdenSpine

### What is OgdenSpine?

OgdenSpine helps you build English proficiency using the 850 core words of Ogden Basic English. It focuses on high-value words for clear reading, writing, and sentence construction.

### Does OgdenSpine have ads?

No, OgdenSpine does not contain advertisements. It offers a clean learning experience without interruptions.

### What languages does OgdenSpine support?

OgdenSpine offers full multilingual support for English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and Spanish learners.

### How much does OgdenSpine cost?

OgdenSpine is free to download and use. It offers optional MonthlyPro ($1.99/P1M) and YearlyPro ($19.99/P1Y) subscriptions for enhanced features.

### What are the subscription options for OgdenSpine?

OgdenSpine offers a MonthlyPro subscription for $1.99 per month and a YearlyPro subscription for $19.99 per year, providing access to premium features.

### What devices is OgdenSpine available on?

OgdenSpine is currently available on iPhone devices.

### How often is OgdenSpine updated?

The latest version, 2.0, was released on June 23, 2026, indicating active development and updates.

### What age rating does OgdenSpine have?

OgdenSpine has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-07-30

Go deeper into every word — Deep Dictionary adds full definitions, example sentences, useful phrases, and opposites for the 850-word list. Plus three brand-new practice games.

New
- Deep Dictionary: Look up any of the 850 core words for its full definition, an example in context, common phrases, and its opposite, all in one place.
- Listening Cast: Hear a word spoken aloud and pick the one you heard from four options.
- Collocation Workshop: Tap word chunks in the right order to rebuild natural sentences.
- Context Detective: Choose the word that best completes a sentence and sharpen your instinct for real usage.

Improved
- Lessons now remember exactly where you left off, so you can pick up mid-course without starting over.

Fixed
- Fixed a crash in Mirror (opposite-word matching) that could happen near the end of a round.
- Fixed speech recognition sometimes failing to pick up your voice during Sentence Club exercises.

### 3.0 — 2026-07-27

Point your camera at any object and instantly learn its English name — not limited to the 850 core words. Plus streak freezes, weekly photo challenges, and color-coded pronunciation feedback.

New
- Photo Vocabulary: Snap a picture of anything around you. The app lifts the subject, recognizes it, and adds it to your word collection, with translations for words beyond the core 850.
- Streak Freeze: Miss a day without losing your streak. Earn freezes by completing daily quests, or get them automatically with a Spine+ subscription.
- Weekly Photo Challenge: A new themed word pack every week, kitchen, nature, transport, and more. Complete it for bonus rewards.
- Pronunciation Feedback: Shadow-read any word and see exactly which syllables need work, color-coded word by word.
- Native-Language Audio: Hear meanings and example sentences read aloud in your own language, not just English.
- Speed Review: A 60-second timed vocabulary check, perfect for a quick practice session.
- Home Screen Widget: See today's word, your streak, and freeze count without opening the app.

### 2.0 — 2026-06-23

Multilingual support and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-09

No release notes.

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