# semilar — a vocab building game for ios

> a vocab building game for ios (iPhone/iPad app by James Kelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semilar/id6761459461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814998256)
- Category: Games, Word
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semilar/id6761459461/reviews.md

## What is semilar?

* no frills app to challenge your vocabulary
* no sign-in or password required
* over 2000 unique word puzzles
* earn gold stars by getting perfect scores on different badge tehemes
* clean UI, no subscription or signups
* reasoning shown for each puzzle with solution


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-01

- fixed clipped reasoning
- added star icon for all starred badges achievement
- updated home icon

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-03

- reasoning now easter egg for >= 80% completeion in >= 5 puzzles
- grouped puzzles by category so rules are more clear
- removed bad puzzles
- fixed obnoxious flashes during UI transitions

### 1.0 — 2026-04-02

No release notes.

## More apps by James Kelly

- [shelfish](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfish/id6746064453)
- [spinpicker2000](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinpicker2000/id6758267539)

All apps by James Kelly: https://appshunter.io/developer/1814998256

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