# Word Vault: Vocabulary Builder — Remember Every Word

> Vocabulary builder and dictionary with spaced repetition review. (iPhone/iPad app by Chaotic Good, LLP.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-vault-vocabulary-builder/id582816194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chaotic Good, LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/582816205)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 148 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-vault-vocabulary-builder/id582816194/reviews.md

## What is Word Vault?

*** Featured on the iTunes Home Page, and in Reference and Education *** 

Have you ever looked up a word, only to forget its meaning later?

Word Vault stores all the words you want to remember and helps you to internalize them. Mundane, exotic, functional, highfalutin: amass a cache of words you love, then learn them all.

We learn fastest with frequent exposure to new words. Use Word Vault as your regular dictionary app, and it will remind you to come back and review the words you've looked up. Reviews are quick, fun, and help you to get words out of your phone and into your brain.

Features:
- Robust offline English dictionary, and online lookup for esoteric words
- Vocabulary review system with a configurable schedule
- Pronunciations
- Images and Illustrations
- Translations (See note* below!)
- Auto-complete and spell-check suggestions
- Thesaurus functionality 
- Customization of your word list with notes, sources, and favorites
- Example sentences
- URL support, so you can look up words from other apps:
    wordvault://define?text=yourtext

If you'd like to get in touch for any reason, you can follow @chaoticgoodies on Twitter, or email contact@chaoticgood.com.

Psst, Educators: You can purchase Word Vault for students, teachers and administrators at a discount through Apple’s Volume Licensing Program!

*Translation functionality can be activated with a one-time in-app-purchase. Please note that translations are provided for the words looked up and not for definitions. Translations are provided via Microsoft Translator, which does not have a 100% accuracy rate, especially for isolated words without context. An upcoming update will include the ability to test translations in your language of choice before paying for the in-app-purchase, to help you better gauge the value of the functionality before paying.

## Key features

- Offline English dictionary
- Vocabulary review system
- Pronunciations and images
- Example sentences
- Customizable word lists
- Thesaurus functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Translations | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-vault-vocabulary-builder/id582816194/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-04-09, version 2.2.9*

I very well taken care of app and hugely useful

### 4/5 — Great App with Two Problems

*2024-06-16*

This app is so helpful. It is exactly what I was looking for. I would love to have given it 5 stars. Two things stopped me. In the review, there are 145 words that come up for review, and I know all of them now. I have more words in the vault, but only the first 145 words ever come up for review. The second problem is that two particular words I have in the vault make the app close every time I tap those words. I think I need an update but can’t figure out how to get it. “App Support” page can’t be found. I would greatly appreciate help with these issues.

### 4/5 — Really Good App

*2024-04-03*

I really enjoy this app. I like that it gives you words and an associative picture with it so that you’ll remember what the word is. I also like the fact that it stores those words and pictures so they’re easily accessible if you need to refer to them or need to find a word that fits into a particular part of a sentence. It’s a really really good app. I wish that I gave announcements for new words so that you can build upon that vocabulary. You’ve already started. But overall, it is fantastic to learn vocabulary words, and they have them stick in your mind.

### 5/5 — A digital reliquary for all your beautiful words

*2023-12-16*

It will collect words, sure. But more importantly, it will help you weave the words you collect into your day-to-day life. 

This app does good in the world, full stop.

### 4/5 — Great App with Two Problems

*2023-08-14*

This app is so helpful. It is exactly what I was looking for. I would love to have given it 5 stars. Two things stopped me. In the review, there are 145 words that come up for review, and I know all of them now. I have more words in the vault, but only the first 145 words ever come up for review. The second problem is that two particular words I have in the vault make the app close every time I tap those words. I think I need an update but can’t figure out how to get it. “App Support” page can’t be found. I would greatly appreciate help with these issues.

### 3/5 — iPad version is needed! Along with bunch of enhancement.

*2021-09-28*

I’ve been using this lovely app for 5 years or so and I have to admit it’s been quite handy whenever I wanted to load numerous new words into my head. 
But recently, I started to grow an unsatisfactoriness ‘cause against the odd, I encountered some flaws been unable to back to the main page and sort of these weirdness.
Hope to get the version I used to love…

### 5/5 — Great App!! 🥰🥰

*2021-04-30, version 2.2.6*

My favorite for years

### 3/5 — App problems

*2020-09-28, version 2.2.2*

It was a great app and working fine but since the last Apple operating system update the app does not work. I hope someone fixes this.

### 1/5 — Waste of money.

*2020-08-10, version 2.2.2*

I stared this app with gray hope but soon realized it had severe limitations.  It is not a cheap app so I was expecting something world class. The main issue with this app is it cannot find half the words you out in.  And when it tells you it’s searching the web it searches for ages without finding the word.  If I look up the word in any other app it takes seconds to give a definition.   I would not waste my money.

### 3/5 — Great app for saving vocab

*2020-04-25*

I always look up unusual words when I’m reading and then promptly forget them, so I was looking for an app that does exactly this! Now I look up a word and then save it and then can come back to my list later. 

ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT it does not connect to search online when the word isn’t recognized. Otherwise great little app for word connoisseurs.

Any plans to fix the bug? Had to bring my star rating down because this still hasn’t been fixed or responded to.

## Frequently asked questions about Word Vault

### What does Word Vault do?

Word Vault helps you remember new words by storing them in a personal list and providing a customizable review schedule. It acts as a dictionary, offering definitions, pronunciations, images, and example sentences to aid in understanding and internalization.

### What are the key features of Word Vault?

Key features include a robust offline English dictionary, a vocabulary review system with a configurable schedule, pronunciations, images, translations (via in-app purchase), auto-complete, spell-check, thesaurus functionality, and the ability to customize word lists with notes and favorites.

### How much does Word Vault cost?

The app is free to download and use with its core dictionary and vocabulary building features. Translation functionality can be activated with a one-time in-app purchase. Educators can also purchase the app at a discount through Apple's Volume Licensing Program.

### Is Word Vault compatible with other apps?

Yes, the app supports URL functionality, allowing you to look up words directly from other applications. You can use the format wordvault://define?text=yourtext to define words from external sources.

### Who would benefit from using Word Vault?

Anyone looking to expand their vocabulary, improve word recall, or prepare for language-related tests would benefit. Students, professionals, and language enthusiasts can use it as a personal dictionary and learning tool.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.9 — 2025-11-04

Fixed a bug that caused a crash when looking up less common words.

### 2.2.7 — 2022-09-13

Fixes an issue with invisible definitions in iOS 16!

### 2.2.6 — 2021-04-09

Changed
- Translations now use version 3 of Microsoft's Translation API

Removed
- Removed Analytics Tools

### 2.2.5 — 2021-03-01

Fixed
- Translations have been enabled again!
- Online definitions work now too.

### 2.2.4 — 2020-12-09

This version adds alphabetical sorting and fixes a number of crashes and bugs.

Additionally please note that online definitions as well as translations are temporarily disabled.

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