# Word Play & Learn — Learn Words by Voice & Games

> Learn Words by Voice & Games (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-play-and-learn/id1247124212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247124211)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-01-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-play-and-learn/id1247124212/reviews.md

## What is Word Play & Learn?

Word Play & Learn - A fun, interactive way to support speech and memory development — in both English and French.

Unlock the magic of language with Word Play & Learn, the only app that features authentic voiceovers from real people across a wide range of ages. Designed for children and families, it makes language learning engaging, diverse, and deeply memorable.

Features at a Glance
Real Voices from Real People - From preschoolers to grandparents, explore a variety of native accents and age ranges:
• Preschool (English – Male & Female)
• Age 8 (English – Male)
• Age 18 (Australian – Female)
• Age 20 (French – Female)
• Age 40 (English – Male)
• Age 43 (English – Female)
• Age 43 (Spanish – Female) Coming Soon
• Age 55, 61, 80 (English – Male)
• Age 80 (English – Female)

Upgrade to PRO to unlock all voice artists — no ads, ever.

Learn & Play Your Way
Learn Mode - Swipe through 300+ vibrant flash cards and hear each word spoken clearly by real voice artists.

Play Modes – Make learning exciting with these mini-games:
• Find the – Listen and tap the matching image.
• Make the – Complete image jigsaw puzzles based on spoken words.
• Spell the – Hear the word, then spell it out letter by letter. Guiding the user
• Match the – A memory game pairing audio and visual cues.
• Copy the – A sequence game to test memory
• Save the – A spelling game to stop the snowman from melting.
• Spell the – A none guided spelling game
• Find the – A word search game find the words from a grid

Includes 45+ sound effects — e.g. ‘Car’ revs its engine, ‘Bird’ chirps!

Categories to Explore
• Things We Like to Eat – Tasty vocabulary from around the world.
• Things That Move – Vehicles and machines with real sound effects.
• Animals & Insects – Wildlife words, buzzing with life.
• In the Kitchen – Everyday kitchen items and appliances.
• Down the Park – Objects you’ll find in the great outdoors.
• Clothes We Wear – From trainers to trousers, dress your vocabulary.
• In the Bathroom – Recognise common bathroom objects, with effects.
• In the Bedroom – Familiarise with bedtime items and furniture.
• Tools We Need – Learn tool names with their sounds.
• Toys to Play With – Classic and modern toys brought to life.
• Colours Are Beautiful – Explore a vivid rainbow of shades.
• Know the Alphabet – Learn letters from A to Z.
• Learn to Count – Numbers from 1 to 30 made fun.
• Tell the Time – Master time-telling with two difficulty levels.
• At the Beach – Sun, sand, and seaside vocabulary.

Why Choose Word Play & Learn?
• Promotes natural speech development
• Encourages memory, spelling, and listening skills
• Builds confidence with multilingual exposure
• Suitable for ages 3+
• No ads – ever

Support the project by upgrading to PRO and unlock full access to all voice artists and content.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Licence | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.15 — 2025-06-17

Bug fixs

### 4.1.10 — 2025-06-15

Minor bug fix for offline function

### 4.1.9 — 2025-06-14

Bug fix for Offline function

### 4.1.7 — 2025-06-12

Seamless background installation, now optimised for offline with older devices

### 4.1.6 — 2025-06-12

Assets now download in background for smoother offline experience

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