# Word River - First Words

> Word River - First Words (iPhone/iPad app by Fixie Labs, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-river-first-words/id6754900788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fixie Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850867086)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 35 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-river-first-words/id6754900788/reviews.md

## What is Word River?

Every new word your child speaks is a window into who they are becoming. "Mama." "Wawa." "Doggy." These first words deserve to be remembered.

Word River helps parents and caregivers track their child's speech and language development — from first babbles to full sentences. Built with guidance from speech-language pathology best practices, Word River gives you a clear, beautiful picture of your child's growing vocabulary.

TRACK EVERY WORD
- Log new words as your child learns them
- Record how they actually say each word (like "wawa" for water)
- Track consistency levels: Emerging, Developing, Consistent, Mastered
- Support for spoken words, sign language, and gestures
- Add notes and observations for each word
- See the full progression history over time

AI-POWERED INSIGHTS
- Get personalized weekly assessments of your child's progress
- Receive word recommendations based on developmental milestones
- Activity suggestions tailored to your child's current vocabulary
- Understand where your child shines and where to focus next

SHARE WITH CAREGIVERS
- Invite grandparents, partners, nannies, or therapists
- Everyone can log new words and track progress together
- Stay in sync so no new word goes unnoticed
- Keep your child's whole care team on the same page

MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT
- Track vocabulary across multiple languages
- Perfect for bilingual and multilingual families
- Each language tracked separately, as speech pathologists recommend

CELEBRATE MILESTONES
- Beautiful milestone celebrations with fireworks when your child hits vocabulary goals
- Visual charts showing vocabulary growth over time
- Export your child's complete word history as a CSV to share with their SLP

You know your child best. Word River is here to help you see their progress, share it with the people who matter, and celebrate every step of the journey.

Word River is not a medical device and does not replace professional speech-language pathology services. If you have concerns about your child's development, please consult a qualified speech-language pathologist.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-23

New this version: Bug fixes, layout improvements, and ability to suggest a word to be added to the dictionary when you can't find it.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-25

No release notes.

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