Vocabulary Builder by Learning User Reviews

Name: Vocabulary Builder by Learning
Rating: 4.7 (471 reviews)

Vocabulary Builder by Learning

Learning Learn LLC

📚 Education

🔍 Reference

Customer Experience

Positive experience65.4% of reviews

Neutral11.5% of reviews

Negative experience23.1% of reviews

~ Based on 26 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is Vocabulary Builder by Learning Safe?

Vocabulary Builder by Learning appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Vocabulary Builder by Learning is 93/100.

This assessment is based on 471 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7/5.

Safety Analysis

92.6% of ratings point to a safe experience

4.5% of ratings suggest some concerns

3.0% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 471 App Store ratings for Vocabulary Builder by Learning.

Is Vocabulary Builder by Learning Legit?

Vocabulary Builder by Learning appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Vocabulary Builder by Learning is 78/100.

Based on 78 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

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Widget isn’t working

I just got the app and it’s great so far, but the widgets on home screen isn’t working ? It’s just showing a white screen, i’ve tried changing the theme of the widget multiple times but the white background won’t change. I can’t see the words either. Any way I can fix this?

ryry bread

18 days ago

Response from developer

Thanks for letting us know, and we’re glad you’re enjoying the app so far! We recently released an update with new widgets, which may have affected widgets that were already on your screen. Could you try removing the widget from your Home Screen and adding it again? It definitely shouldn’t be showing a blank white screen. If it’s still blank after adding it back, please reach out to us and let us know. We’ll look into it and help get it working.

Made up words

Koenig’s made up words ruin this. How about just include real English words? There are plenty. Instead I have to check each word to see if I can actually use it or if it’s one of Koenig’s fictional words. Not to knock Koenig or his work, but I don’t want it incorporated into an app that’s supposed to increase my English vocabulary.

Sjidvgwohvd

19 days ago

Response from developer

Thanks for bringing this up. We checked our library and found only three words coined by John Koenig. For each of them, we clearly note the origin in the etymology - “coined by John Koenig for The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows” - so they can be distinguished from established English vocabulary. You can view the etymology for any word in the app by tapping “Learn More.” We take the quality and accuracy of our vocabulary very seriously. Our content team regularly reviews the library, verifies words, and adds new ones to keep it accurate, relevant, and interesting. We really appreciate your attention to detail and taking the time to share this feedback with us.

Waste of time to find out it’s $25/mo

Bait & switch deception on pricing

Monsieur Lucky

24 days ago

Response from developer

Thanks for sharing your feedback! Just to clarify for anyone considering the app: all of our vocabulary words are available to explore and learn for free. A subscription is only needed for additional Premium features. We’d also genuinely love to know what you were hoping to find in the app or what would make the experience more valuable for you. We’re always listening and using feedback like this to make Vocabulary Builder better.

Wanted to like it

Really don’t like how when trying to set up the widget on your Home Screen the example word the app showed “Pigs. n. Police officers”….

Ilyaf88

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We completely understand your concern, and we appreciate you pointing it out. We'll take your feedback into account as we continue improving the app and work on making the experience better for everyone. Thanks for helping us make Vocabulary Builder even better!

Subscription

I think this app is a very good app, but I also believe that they withhold too much from learn learners without a subscription, I can’t even look at my history or change the theme without having to be reminded to pay twenty dollars, I believe if this changes this will be a great app and I will share it with other, as of the moment though I don’t fully recommend.

hanaa713

3 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We're really glad you enjoy the app, and we also understand your concerns about some features being behind the subscription. Finding the right balance between offering a great free experience and supporting ongoing development is something we're constantly working on. We're currently preparing a major update with lots of improvements, and feedback like yours plays a big part in shaping what comes next. Thanks again for giving Vocabulary Builder a try. We truly appreciate your honesty, and we hope you'll enjoy what's coming in future updates.

Not worth it

Firstly, I never got the notification asking if I wanted to proceed after the free trial, was just charged. Decided to give it a go rather than complain. Subsequent to that, they have reduced the amount of things you have access to unless you upgrade to a more expensive plan. So what I’ve paid for is not what I was told I would be getting. Rubbish. Will NOT be renewing.

Updating here as the link to contact you doesn’t work.
It may be that the notifications were not enabled, I’m not sure. I would have expected an email.
With regard to the forthcoming updates, I hope they include restoring the features I signed up for. Otherwise, it’s like allowing someone to buy a loaf of bread and when they walk out the shop you go and take half of it back.

Rebecca_deJSC

3 months ago

Response from developer

Hi, and thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We're sorry this was your experience. Regarding the trial reminder, could you please check whether notifications were enabled for the app on your device? We'd genuinely like to understand what happened here. We also understand why the recent changes were frustrating. We're currently preparing a major update and have been reworking parts of the app as part of that process. We know it's disappointing when features change after you've already signed up, and we're working hard to make sure the upcoming updates bring much more value to the experience. Thank you for being honest with us. Feedback like this helps us build a better app, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it.

App is stuck on a page with only the logo

I did the little questionnaire thing, and when faced with the choice to subscribe, I hit the “X” in the corner. Now I just see a big “V” logo on an otherwise black screen. I closed and reopened the app; same thing.

HWinCanada

5 months ago

Response from developer

Really appreciate you pointing this out and sorry you ran into it We’ve fixed the issue in the latest update, so the app should no longer get stuck on that screen. Please make sure you’re on the latest version and give it another try - it should work smoothly now

relevant vocabulary choice

Didn’t think I’d stick with a vocab app, but this one is different. It’s simple and the words feel relevant.

elayne tanesha

6 months ago

Response from developer

Appreciate this, thank you! We put a lot of thought into choosing words that actually feel useful in real life, so it means a lot to hear that. Glad you’re sticking with it 🙌

discovering new words

This app made me realize how many cool words exist that I’ve never heard before. Petrichor was one of them and now I notice that smell every time it rains.

carletta_adau

6 months ago

Response from developer

Love this, thank you! Petrichor is such a good one — and yeah, once you know it, you can’t un-notice it! Really glad the words are sticking with you like that. That’s the best part

Great vocabulary builder

Really useful vocabulary builder. I like learning a few new words every day without feeling overwhelmed. Great for improving English step by step.

since888

6 months ago

Response from developer

Love that approach — just a few words a day adds up faster than it seems. Glad it fits into your routine without feeling like too much!

Really useful app

The daily word notifications are actually useful, i learn 2-3 new words a day without it feeling like studying. The curated lists for GRE prep are solid too. Only wish i could customize the notification times more easily, but overall a great app

BobFonk33

6 months ago

Response from developer

This is great to hear, thanks! Love that the daily words and GRE lists are working for you. We’ve recently updated the notification settings to make them easier to customize - would love for you to check it out.

Easy to stick with

Started using it without any real plan, just wanted to improve vocabulary a bit. What I like is that it doesn’t pressure you, just jump in for a minute and still feel like you did something useful.
Some words repeat more than I’d like, but at the same time it probably helps memorizing. I catch myself recognizing words I learned here in real life, which is a good sign

Stacy_7845

6 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for sharing this — really appreciate the thoughtful feedback! We tried to keep the app easy to jump into, even without a plan, so it fits naturally into your day. Glad that part is working for you. And great point about the repetition - it’s something we balance on purpose for memorization, but we’re also looking at ways to keep it feeling fresh. Love hearing you’re starting to recognize words in real life - that’s the best sign it’s working!

at least im trying lol

I’ve been waiting to improve my vocabulary for a while but I literally don’t read at all so yeah 😅
this felt like an easier way to at least do something instead of nothing
Also the design is actually nice like it doesnt feel boring or heavy so I don’t mind opening it. Not say it’s gonna magically fix my English lol but at least im trying a bit ✨

Emillyyyy_

6 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for this - love how real it is! We really tried to make the app feel simple and not overwhelming, so it’s great to hear it works that way for you. Small steps still count. You’re doing great ✨

Vocabulary issue

Many of these words no longer exist or are rarely used; they are no longer part of modern English, so this list isn't useful for learning everyday vocabulary

Gabriel van

6 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for pointing this out - really appreciate the honest feedback. We aim to keep the vocabulary relevant and useful for real conversations, so this is something we take seriously. We’re continuously reviewing and updating the word list to make sure it reflects modern English. If you have specific examples, we’d love to take a closer look.

A must-have for word lovers

I’ve tried plenty of vocabulary apps over the years, but this one stands the most. Each word comes with a clear definition, example sentences, and even audio pronunciation, which is a huge help for non-native speakers. My vocabulary has noticeably expanded in just two months of consistent use. Highly recommend.

na1349

6 months ago

Response from developer

Really appreciate this, and big thanks for sticking with us for a couple months! Glad the examples and audio are making things clearer - that’s something we care a lot about. Great to hear your vocabulary is expanding. Keep going!

Entertaining Vocabulary Builder

The gamified aspects of this app make learning new words entertaining. It’s a great way to build my vocabulary while having fun every day!

carvalho kena

8 months ago

Fun Learning Experience

I love the interactive approach of this vocab builder! It makes learning new words feel fun and less daunting. Highly recọmmend it for daily practice!

Babette Wanetta

8 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks a lot for this! We wanted learning new words to feel simple and something you actually want to open daily, so this is great to hear. Glad you’re enjoying it

Vocabulary Improvement

I've been using this vocabulary builder for a few weeks now, and it's amazing how much my daily word intake has improved. Each lesson feels fresh and engaging!

wisniewski jenson

8 months ago

Response from developer

Really appreciate this! Awesome to hear you’ve been using the app consistently! Glad the daily words and lessons keep things interesting for you. That’s a big part of what we’re trying to do. Keep it going!

Great app for building vocabulary!

Clean design, smart repetition, and easy to use even on busy days. I really like how the words stick over time. Highly recommended!

Christie175

8 months ago

Incredible app!

This app completely changed my life! Now, instead of scrolling the social media feeds I learn new words. My conversations with friends become richer and so powerful! Love it!

julie_robertova

9 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for this - really appreciate it! Love hearing that you’re swapping social media scrolling for learning new words, that’s exactly what we were hoping for when building the app. And the fact that it’s already showing up in your conversations - that’s the best part. Keep going with your daily words!