# WordWake: Learn Languages — Learn a language by glancing

> Passive language learning via lock screen widget with cultural context and practice games. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Arnold.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordwake-learn-languages/id6768169341 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892927643)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordwake-learn-languages/id6768169341/reviews.md

## What is WordWake?

real vocab on your lock screen, every time you glance at your phone. no lessons to schedule, no streak guilt, no fake urgency.

now with mandarin (simplified chinese) as language #10.

ten languages:
spanish, french, german, italian, dutch, russian, japanese, korean, portuguese, mandarin.

a thousand cards per language. real words, real example sentences, the cultural notes a textbook leaves out. native pronunciation. all rotating on your lock screen while you live your life.

how it works
1. pick a language.
2. add the lock screen widget.
3. unlock your phone like you already do.
4. a new word, sentence, and meaning every time. your brain does the work in the background.

what's in it
— ten languages, a thousand cards each
— pinyin with tone marks for mandarin, hiragana + romaji for japanese, hangul + romanization for korean, cyrillic + romanization for russian
— reading lessons that actually teach you the alphabet first — hangul, kana, cyrillic, pinyin tones — so you stop relying on romanizations
— five practice games when you want to drill: word match, sentence builder, fill the blank, speed recall, reverse recall
— real human-quality cultural notes: tone sandhi in mandarin, hoesik etiquette in korean, saudade in portuguese, jeitinho in brazilian culture, the 加油 / "add oil" cheer that has no english equivalent
— calm, grown-up design. cream and deep purple. no cartoon owls, no shouting.

free vs plus
free forever: stage 1 of any language, all five practice games, the lock screen widget.
wordwake plus unlocks all 101 stages in all 10 languages: $2.99/mo, $19.99/yr, $49.99 lifetime. family sharing on. no ads. no account required.

who this is for
adults who want to actually learn a language without making it a hobby that eats their evenings. people who learned the duolingo way and burned out. travelers, heritage learners, anyone who wants real fluency in real moments instead of fake fluency from a streak.

honest about what we're not
we don't make you fluent in 3 weeks. we don't gamify your time. we don't sell your data. we're a one-person studio building this carefully.

learn the lazy way.

## Key features

- Lock screen vocabulary display
- Ten languages available
- Cultural notes and insights
- Native pronunciation audio
- Alphabet learning modules
- Five practice games
- Ad-free experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WordWake Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WordWake Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WordWake Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordwake-learn-languages/id6768169341/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2026-05-29*

Super easy way to learn without even trying! I love it!

### 5/5 — I’m learning Spanish day after day

*2026-05-26*

This is the best app

## Frequently asked questions about WordWake

### How does WordWake teach languages?

WordWake displays new vocabulary, example sentences, and cultural notes on your phone's lock screen each time you unlock it. This passive approach integrates learning into your daily routine. For active practice, it offers five different games.

### What languages does WordWake offer?

WordWake currently offers ten languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Mandarin (Simplified Chinese).

### Is WordWake free to use?

WordWake offers a free version that includes the first stage of any language, all five practice games, and the lock screen widget. Additional content and features are available through a WordWake Plus subscription.

### What are the WordWake Plus subscription options?

WordWake Plus offers monthly ($2.99/mo), yearly ($19.99/yr), and lifetime ($49.99) subscription plans. These unlock all stages and languages, and support family sharing.

### Does WordWake have ads?

No, WordWake is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'no ads' for both the free and paid versions.

### What is the age rating for WordWake?

WordWake has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

### How often is WordWake updated?

The latest version of WordWake was released on 2026-06-24, indicating it is actively maintained and updated by the developer.

### Can I use WordWake without an account?

Yes, the description mentions that no account is required to use WordWake, even with the WordWake Plus subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-06-24

mandarin is here.

simplified chinese with pinyin tone marks. 1,010 cards across 101 stages. cultural depth: hot pot phrases, 春节 traditions, wechat etiquette, 996 work culture, the 加油 cheer that every chinese speaker uses and no english word translates.

what's in 1.7.0
— mandarin in the language picker, paywall, settings, widget, tune feed
— native zh-cn voice for pronunciation
— pinyin with tone marks throughout (nǐ hǎo, not ni3 hao3)
— tone sandhi explained on the cards where it actually happens
— sentence builder uses word-boundary tiles, not character-by-character (你好 is one tile, not 你 + 好) so you see how mandarin builds meaning
— ten cultural stages woven into the standard arc: tea + 干杯, hot pot, 春节, wechat life, 长辈 / family respect, 春运 / the great homecoming, 996 office life, 砍价 / bargaining, 成语 / four-character idioms, 敬语 / honorifics
— widget fix: long multi-word terms now render fully on the lock screen widget (was a portuguese display bug, now handles every language cleanly)
— ten languages total: spanish, french, german, italian, dutch, russian, japanese, korean, portuguese, mandarin

still free: stage 1 in any language. plus unlocks all 101 stages everywhere.

learn the lazy way.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-06-06

This update makes WordWake more reliable and easier to use.

- Fixed Plus Lifetime offer-code redemption so users who redeem a code are properly unlocked
- Improved Restore Purchases behavior for Plus access
- Added focused stage checks so users can choose which lesson/feed they want to test
- Spark facts and bonus feeds no longer get mixed into regular lesson tests
- General polish and reliability improvements

### 1.3.0 — 2026-06-04

WordWake now supports Dutch.

This update adds a full Dutch learning catalog alongside Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Italian. It also includes content cleanup, validation updates, and small polish across the language feed so cards continue to feel clear, useful, and widget-friendly.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-05-29

WordWake now paces stage checks at up to 3 a day — learning stays relaxed and pressure-free, the way a daily habit should be. Plus behind-the-scenes polish.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-26

This update makes WordWake easier to set up and smoother to use:

Clearer Lock Screen widget setup with a new step-by-step checklist
Better Tune Feed controls for language and Spark Facts frequency
Improved Spark Fact widget text for easier reading
Fixed stage rotation controls after stage checks
Cleaner feed catalog with deprecated extras removed
Polish for pronunciation, study cards, and widget learning flow

## More apps by Christopher Arnold

- [Magnet Mates](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-mates/id6762104011)

All apps by Christopher Arnold: https://appshunter.io/developer/1892927643

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