# Vocagraphy! — Lean words using images

> Create personalized image-based vocabulary learning materials. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Light Works Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocagraphy/id1499771418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blue Light Works Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499771417)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocagraphy/id1499771418/reviews.md

## What is Vocagraphy!?

【 Let’s learn “Words” using “Images” while having fun! 】
 “Vocagraphy!” is a smartphone app that is a fun way to learn new words. It was created as a teaching tool by a dad whose daughter is hearing impaired. “Vocagraphy!” is a newly coined word that combines “vocabulary” and “photography.” It involves the use of images to learn words efficiently. It can be used and enjoyed in a variety of ways by all children and adults. The more creative you are, the more fun you will have!

If you are a hearing-impaired child, it takes time to learn words because of difficulty hearing them. You need to study very hard to acquire new vocabulary. When I discovered that my daughter was hearing impaired, I was determined to help her learn new words even though she had difficulty hearing. I figured that if traditional study methods took a lot of time for my daughter, maybe I could come up with something more fun and efficient. That’s why I developed “Vocagraphy!” to facilitate the simple creation of learning materials on my smartphone. I hope it will work for you too and enable you to enjoy an abundance of words and images.

There are many words you can learn in everyday life - the names of flowers blooming along the road you often walk on, the species of insects that land there, and the road signs as well. With "Vocagraphy!" you can turn things around you into original teaching materials. Just take a picture, import it into the app, and type in the words.

Suppose the word "phone" and a picture of a telephone are in a textbook. When you hear the word "phone," what kind of picture do you imagine? Old learning materials may have pictures of landline phones or an old mobile phone. Nowadays, smartphones are also called “phones” so a child needs to learn all of these "phones." If a child can hear, you can easily say "old phones were connected by wires ... early phones were very big ..." and he or she will remember that quickly and efficiently. However, it takes time, patience, and ingenuity to teach the same thing to a hearing-impaired child.

Using conventional flash cards, one picture is assigned to one word, but "Vocagraphy!" can display multiple images for one word. And you can assign your own images because things you always see are more accessible and easier to remember than pictures of machines you haven't seen before. In the case of "phone," in addition to a photo of a smartphone that you always carry and see, you can register photos of old mobile phones and landline phones. This way, you can teach a child that "all these are phone buddies" and "phones let us talk to distant people." Depending on your child's proficiency, you can extend your explanation to the concept of time - "old" and "now" - and to technical topics such as "radio waves" and "the Internet." Using the memo function of “Vocagraphy!” to add related stories will not only help you to learn new words, but will also lead to the development of intelligence. 

"Vocagraphy!" is simple to use. Just make a card, import a photo, and add text. You can use it anyway you like, so we hope you will enjoy making your own original teaching materials!

Warm regards,

HIDEKI YOSHIOKA
Developer of Vocagraphy!


***　How to use.　***
It's very easy to use.
【Edit Mode】
①Add New Card,  ②Enter the card name, ③Select an Image.
Only 3 steps to complete.
【Quiz Mode】
①Tap the "Quiz Mode” button, ②Select the card you want to use in your quiz and confirm the answer, ③Select the relevant evaluation.
Only 3 steps to complete.

****　Price　****
"Vocagraphy!" is free and can be used without functional restrictions. No ads are displayed.

****　Contact　****
First, please read "Manual," "Example" and "FAQ" on the Website. If your question is still not answered, tap the "Menu" button on the app and select "Contact" or use the "Contact" on this site to contact us using the form provided. Please allow 3-4 business days for our reply.

****　Website　***
http://www.blw.jp/en/

## Key features

- Create custom learning materials
- Use personal photos
- Assign words to images
- Supports multiple images per word
- Memo function for related stories
- Fun and creative learning approach

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocagraphy/id1499771418/reviews.md

### 3/5 — もう一歩欲しい機能が…。

*2021-05-22, version 1.0.3*

とても使いやすいアプリで助かっています！！ありがとうございます。
ただ、写真だけでなく、GIFや、5秒ほどで良いので動画もアップてまきると使い勝手が向上します♪
また、クイズ形式で出題される順番がいつも同じなので、ランダムに出題できると勉強になります。
上記2点が少し残念ですが、便利なアプリです。対応していただけると幸いです。よろしくお願いします。

### 5/5 — エール！

*2021-05-19, version 1.0.3*

同じ難聴児の親としては、解説の言葉一つ一つも心に染み入るようです。開発者の方の気持ちも伝わってきました。良いアプリを作って下さってありがとうございます。
好奇心に溢れた子供たちのキラキラした眼をみていると、どんどん教えてあげたい。聴こえないハンデはこのようなアプリで解消して、どこまでも伸びて欲しいと思います。

### 4/5 — シンプルで良いです

*2021-04-21, version 1.0.3*

子が難聴です。散歩中に気がついたものをすぐ登録でき、とても使いやすいです。

ただひとつ、動画を登録できるようにはなりませんか？
オノマトペを入れる時に、どうしても静止画ではわかりにくく、動画で強弱を見せないとわかってもらえないんです。
よろしくお願い致します。

### 4/5 — こんなアプリ待ってました

*2020-08-28, version 1.0.2*

難聴児を育てています。こんなアプリがあったら良いなと思っていました。ありがとうございます。
家族で作ったカードを共有できる機能、カードを作る際に写真をフォルダから選択だけではなく、直接写真を撮って作成する機能、写真の切り取りなどの編集ができる機能があるとさらに使い勝手がいいと思います。

## Frequently asked questions about Vocagraphy!

### How does Vocagraphy! help with learning words?

Vocagraphy! allows users to create personalized learning materials by pairing images with words. This visual association method is designed to make vocabulary acquisition more efficient and engaging, especially for those who benefit from visual aids.

### Can I use my own photos in Vocagraphy!?

Yes, you can use your own photos. The app encourages users to take pictures of everyday objects around them to create learning materials that are more relatable and easier to remember.

### Is Vocagraphy! suitable for children with hearing impairments?

Yes, the app was originally developed as a teaching tool for a father whose daughter is hearing impaired. It aims to provide a fun and efficient way to learn words when auditory learning is challenging.

### What makes Vocagraphy! different from traditional flashcards?

Unlike traditional flashcards that typically use one image per word, Vocagraphy! allows you to assign multiple images to a single word. This helps in teaching broader concepts and variations of a word, like different types of 'phones'.

### Does Vocagraphy! have ads?

No, Vocagraphy! is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What devices does Vocagraphy! support?

Vocagraphy! is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Vocagraphy!?

Vocagraphy! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and above.

### How often is Vocagraphy! updated?

The app was last updated on October 2, 2024, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2024-10-02

- fixed the issue of not being able to read files shared via AirDrop.

### 1.0.4 — 2021-06-27

We added a duplication function. You can select the folder or card you want to duplicate by tapping the second button from the right.

### 1.0.3 — 2020-11-02

We are sorry to keep you waiting.
You can now share files and folders with other Apple devices via AirDrop. Please use it when you want to share the file created on iPhone with iPad or move the file when you buy a new mobile phone.

### 1.0.2 — 2020-05-06

Finally, the English localized version of "Vocagraphy!" has been released to the world.

### 1.0.1 — 2020-03-11

No release notes.

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