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This app makes learning fun and easy - it’s like scrolling Instagram or something.
Brilliant idea: diary plus word learning
It does make me come back to learn words! It is so much fun using this and hopefully i can finally learn Japanese!
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This app helps you build a personal dictionary by saving unfamiliar words you encounter. You can add your own translations, notes, and context, and later review, search, and hear pronunciations. It supports multiple languages and offers gentle practice for vocabulary growth.
✓Save new words quickly
✓Add custom translations and notes
✓Hear word pronunciations
✓Browse vocabulary by date or theme
✓Search words and meanings
✓Learn language essentials
✓Offline word capture
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What's New in Word by Word
v 2.1
June 15, 2026
Word by Word 2.1 • A fresh coat of paint and a warmer welcome. • A new look. Soft watercolor washes, a calmer canvas, and a brand-new app icon throughout. • Learn by doing. Your first time through now walks you to saving a real word, the same gentle flow you'll use every day. • Redesigned widgets. Today's Word and Add a word share the new look on your Home Screen, with your language's flag at a glance. • One place to capture. Adding a word and searching the dictionary are now a single, simple step. • Several UI, UX and performance improvements. Thanks for keeping your words close.
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What languages does Word by Word support?
Word by Word supports Swedish, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Japanese. This allows users to build a personal dictionary across various linguistic contexts.
Can I use Word by Word offline?
Yes, word capture works locally, allowing you to save words even when you are offline. This ensures you can build your vocabulary notebook without a constant internet connection.
Does Word by Word have ads?
No, Word by Word is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a calm and focused vocabulary-building experience without interruptions from advertisements.
How does Word by Word help with learning?
Word by Word offers gentle practice and weekly recaps to help you review your saved vocabulary. It also includes a 'Basics' tab for learning essentials like the alphabet, numbers, and common phrases.
Is Word by Word a gamified language app?
No, Word by Word is not a gamified language app. It avoids streaks, leaderboards, and pressure loops, focusing instead on being a calm diary for your vocabulary.
What is the rating for Word by Word?
Word by Word has a rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings. This indicates a very positive reception from its current user base.
How often is Word by Word updated?
The latest version of Word by Word is v 2.1, and it was last updated on June 15, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the application.
Can I use Word by Word without an account?
Yes, you can use Word by Word without creating an account. Sign in with Apple is optional and provides backup and sync functionality if desired.