# Word Explainer: Like I'm 12 — Understand Hard Words Easily

> Understand Hard Words Easily (iPhone/iPad app by Ashen Ishanka Costha.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-explainer-like-im-12/id6758601182 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ashen Ishanka Costha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566497857)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-explainer-like-im-12/id6758601182/reviews.md

## What is Word Explainer?

Understand words, phrases, and expressions explained in clear, simple language.
Word Explainer helps you turn complex language into easy-to-understand explanations. Whether it is a single word, an idiom, or part of a sentence, each meaning is written in plain language that is simple and clear.
Designed for students, language learners, and anyone who wants fast, simple explanations across multiple languages.
Features:
1. Clear, beginner-friendly explanations
2. Explains words, phrases, idioms, and expressions
3. Enter or speak text in multiple languages
4. Automatic or manual language detection
5. Pronunciation support with text-to-speech
6. Save favorites and view search history on your device
7. Optional kid-safe mode

Privacy:
Search history and saved words remain on your device. Please do not enter sensitive personal information.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Unlimited | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-03-04

We’re continuing to improve our AI features for better accuracy, performance, and overall experience — and we’ve introduced Tutor, a new Premium feature that lets you chat and ask questions about any word with a smoother, faster experience.

### 1.7 — 2026-03-02

We’re continuing to improve our AI features for better accuracy, performance, and overall experience — and we’ve introduced Tutor, a new Premium feature that lets you chat and ask questions about any word with a smoother, faster experience.

### 1.6 — 2026-02-19

We’re continuing to improve our AI features for better accuracy, performance, and overall experience — and we’ve introduced Tutor, a new Premium feature that lets you chat and ask questions about any word with a smoother, faster experience.

### 1.5 — 2026-02-18

We’re continuing to improve our AI features for better accuracy, performance, and overall experience — and we’ve introduced Tutor, a new Premium feature that lets you chat and ask questions about any word with a smoother, faster experience.

### 1.4 — 2026-02-16

We’re continuing to improve our AI features for better accuracy, performance, and overall experience — and we’ve introduced Tutor, a new Premium feature that lets you chat and ask questions about any word with a smoother, faster experience.

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- [Tamil English Dictionary Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamil-english-dictionary-pro/id1567206576)
- [Arabic English Translator +](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-english-translator-plus/id1567731852)

All apps by Ashen Ishanka Costha: https://appshunter.io/developer/1566497857

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