# Word Wise: 11+ Vocabulary — Daily Practice for UK Exams

> Daily Practice for UK Exams (iPhone/iPad app by Idabyte Ltd.)

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- Developer: [Idabyte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896346369)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wise-11-plus-vocabulary/id6767011907/reviews.md

## What is Word Wise?

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.

Hundreds of words now come with a funny story and a hand-drawn cartoon, because a word your child laughs at is a word they remember.

Children can also explore carefully selected classics, read concise summaries or complete original books, and take a dedicated exam for every title.

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.
   - 260 word stories with 255 hand-drawn cartoons (A to C so far, more on the way).
   - 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
  A dedicated exam for every book
  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 hundreds of words
  Earn XP and level up the more you study
  Build a streak — don't break the chain
  Streak Freezes save you on busy school days
  Collect badges as you master new words
  Unlock mini-games as rewards: Word Match, Sentence Builder, Spelling Sprint, and Memory

WHAT'S INSIDE
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WORD STORIES — Words come with a short, funny story and a hand-drawn cartoon showing exactly what the word means. Tap a picture to fill the screen, then swipe up or down through the rest. A to C today, more letters on the way.

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. Classic literature builds the rich vocabulary and complex sentence sense that 11+ and selective entrance exams reward.

BOOK EXAMS — Every classic book includes a dedicated exam based on its vocabulary, passages, and ideas. Children can practise cloze, synonym, antonym, and reading comprehension questions while checking how well they have  understood the text.

XP AND LEVELS — Earn XP for every word you learn, every quiz you ace, every book exam you complete, and every game you finish. Level up to unlock new vocabulary tiers.

DAILY QUESTS — Bite-sized challenges that keep each session feeling fresh and rewarding.

MINI-GAMES — Word Match, Sentence Builder, Spelling Sprint, and Memory. Complete your daily lesson to unlock playtime.


DESIGNED FOR REAL PREPARATION
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The 11+ exam rewards a broad vocabulary, strong comprehension, and confidence with unfamiliar question types. It 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, for every word illustrated so far
Practice through quizzes and games
Spaced review to help words stick for exam day

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.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-14

Every word tells a story.

  • New Story tab — 260 words from A to C now come with a short, funny story that makes the meaning stick.
  • 255 hand-drawn cartoons — illustrated words open with their own picture, and show it in your word lists too.
  • Tap a picture to fill the screen, then swipe up or down to browse the rest without going back.
  • Tap the speaker beside any word to hear it and see how it's said.
  • Pull the tabs up when you want more room for meanings, sentences  and related words.

More letters on the way.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-09

Our biggest update yet.

NEW: CLASSIC BOOKS
A library of much-loved children's novels — free to start with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Every book includes chapter-by-chapter summaries, comprehension questions, and "word in context" practice, so vocabulary is learned the way it is really used.

NEW: PRACTICE EXAMS
Full 11+ style exam papers for each book — comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, cloze and vocabulary — with a clear explanation for every answer.

ALSO NEW
  - Read-aloud mode with word-by-word highlighting
  - Character and theme guides for every book
  - Speed and stability improvements across the app

The first book is free to explore; the full book library and exam packs unlock with one-time purchases — no subscriptions.

Thank you for using Word Wise. Questions or feedback? Email us at contact@idabyte.co.uk

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-20

What's new:
    • Settings — pick your reading voice, schedule reminders, toggle sounds and haptics
    • Daily reminder at any time you choose
    • Tap any example sentence's speaker to hear the line read aloud
    • Sound effects + haptic feedback across quizzes and arcade games
    • Quick Quiz now opens as a swipe-down card
    • iPad landscape: menu auto-hides on Library and My List for more reading room; tap near the bottom or swipe up to bring it back
    • Detail panel fits all three example sentences without scrolling
    • Plenty of smaller fixes — keyboard avoidance on Send feedback, smoother modal dismiss, A–Z jump rail in iPad landscape Library, tighter Memory game grid

Thanks for using Word Wise. Tap "Send feedback" in Settings if anything needs more love.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-11

What's new:
  • Tap the bookmark on any Library row to save a word instantly
  • Fixed audio so pronunciations play reliably

  Keep building that vocab — see you on the next streak!

### 1.0 — 2026-05-08

No release notes.

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