Word Wise: 11+ Vocabulary is the daily vocabulary and reading app built specifically for children preparing for the UK 11+ exam.
In just 5 minutes a day, your child can develop the vocabulary and comprehension skills needed for grammar school and independent school entrance exams — without the stress of a textbook.
Every word comes with a funny story and a hand-drawn cartoon, because a word your child laughs at is a word they remember.
No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Your child's progress stays on the device.
CONTENT
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- 1,029 curated vocabulary words across 8 themed categories.
- 1,029 word stories, each with a hand-drawn cartoon, A to Z.
- 16 classic public-domain books with chapter summaries, comprehension, and "word in context" practice.
- 147 mock exam papers across the 16 books.
WHY PARENTS CHOOSE WORD WISE
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Built specifically for the 11+ exam — not a general vocabulary app
Focused on the vocabulary and comprehension selective entrance exams test
Stories and illustrations that make difficult words memorable
Practice that adapts to the words your child finds hardest
Privacy-first — no sign-up, no tracking, no ads
Just 5 minutes a day — fits around homework, sport, and family life
WHY KIDS LOVE WORD WISE
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Read a funny story — and see the cartoon — for every word
Earn XP and level up from Beginner to Legend
Build a streak — don't break the chain
Collect badges as you master new words
Play Word Match, Sentence Builder, Spelling Sprint, and Memory
Spend Word Coins on hats, scenes and more for your buddy (earned, never bought)
WHAT'S INSIDE
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WORD STORIES — Every word comes with a short, funny story and a hand-drawn cartoon showing exactly what the word means. A new Story of the Day waits on Home.
CLASSIC BOOKS — Explore carefully selected works of classic literature. Start with an accessible summary covering the story, characters, themes, and key ideas, or read the complete original book inside Word Wise, with read-aloud. Classic literature builds the rich vocabulary and complex sentence sense that 11+ and selective entrance exams reward.
BOOK EXAMS — Every classic book has its own mock exam papers based on its vocabulary, passages, and ideas. Children practise cloze, synonym, antonym, and reading comprehension questions, then save the words they found tricky to that book's word list and practise them.
GAMES — Word Match, Sentence Builder, Spelling Sprint, and Memory, each with Easy, Normal and Hard. Games pick the words your child needs most, whether that's the meaning, the spelling, or using the word in a sentence. A daily challenge earns double XP.
DESIGNED FOR REAL PREPARATION
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The 11+ exam rewards a broad vocabulary, strong comprehension, and confidence with unfamiliar question types. Word Wise is built around short, consistent sessions, not last-minute revision.
Each vocabulary word includes:
A clear, age-appropriate definition written for 9–11-year-olds
An original example sentence showing the word in context
A funny story and cartoon
Practice through quizzes and games
Spaced review to help words stick for exam day
FREE AND PAID
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Free: all 1,029 words with their quizzes and games, 50 word stories, the first three chapters of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and three mock exam papers.
One-off in-app purchases, no subscriptions: the Books Pack (every book in full), the Exam Pack (every mock paper), the Story & Cartoons Pack (every story and cartoon), or All Access for all three.
ABOUT IDABYTE
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Word Wise is built by Idabyte Ltd, a UK company making thoughtful, privacy-first apps for young learners. Children deserve apps that respect their time, their attention, and their privacy.
Questions? Get in touch at contact@idabyte.co.uk
Privacy: https://idabyte.co.uk/word-wise/privacy.html
Download Word Wise and start building a stronger vocabulary and a lifelong love of reading.
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