WordifyBuild Your Vocabulary Effortlessly
A simpler, more affordable alternative to Duolingo and Drops — focused on vocabulary with flashcards, games, and passive learning via smart notifications.
Android 7.0+ · iOS 16.1+ · No account required
Everything You Need
Smart tools that make vocabulary stick — from passive reminders to active games
Personal Word Library
Add custom words and organize your vocabulary by topic
5 Training Modes
Flashcards, Spelling, Word Search, Picture Match, Sentence Builder
Spaced Repetition
SM-2 algorithm schedules reviews at the right time
Audio Pronunciation
Hear every word read aloud with device TTS (Premium)
Usage Examples
See words in context with real example sentences
Streak & Heatmap
Track daily learning with a GitHub-style activity calendar
Passive Learning
Word always visible in your notification shade on both Android and iOS — plus home screen & lock screen widgets
Auto Word Rotation
Words change automatically — 15min–8hr intervals on Android, WidgetKit timeline on iOS
Home Screen Widget
Native widgets on Android (3 sizes) and iOS (3 sizes, interactive iOS 17+) — learn without opening the app
iOS Lock Screen Widget
Word and translation directly on your iPhone lock screen — rectangular and inline formats (iOS 16+)
Custom Word Images
Attach images to custom words via Pixabay search, camera, or photo library
7 Languages
EN, DE, ES, ET, FR, PL, RU — any pair, dynamically
Works Offline
All features available without internet. No account needed.
Custom Backgrounds
Unsplash or built-in images to personalize the app
19 Collections
1,648 pre-built words: Home, Sport, Work, Travel, Emotions and more
Global Search
Find any word across all 19 collections from one search bar — results grouped by collection
5 Training Modes
Different ways to learn mean better retention — pick your style or mix them all
Flashcards
Classic card-flip learning with SM-2 spaced repetition. Tap to reveal translations and rate your recall.
Spelling
Reconstruct words from scrambled letter tiles. Shake animation keeps you honest.
Word Search
Find hidden words in a letter grid — three difficulty levels from 7×7 to 10×10.
Picture Match
Choose the correct image for each word. Great for visual learners.
Sentence Builder
Rearrange scrambled words to form correct sentences. Builds grammar intuition.
Consistency is Key
Track daily streaks and review activity with a 90-day heatmap. Share your progress as an image and never break your chain.
Last 90 days
73 active days
Current streak
12 days 🔥
Learn Without Trying
Wordify teaches you vocabulary even when you're not using the app — through home screen widgets, lock screen widgets, and notification reminders. Every glance at your phone becomes a learning moment.
- ✓Persistent word notification in notification shade (Android & iOS)
- ✓Home screen widget on Android (3 sizes) and iOS (interactive, iOS 17+)
- ✓iOS lock screen widget — word & translation without unlocking (iOS 16+)
- ✓Mark as learned without opening the app (notification or widget)
- ✓Words rotate automatically on a schedule — every 15 min to 8 hr (Premium)
- ✓Smart daily reminder — only fires when words are actually due
Simple Pricing
Start free, upgrade when you're ready — or pay once and own it forever
New users get a 7-day full premium trial on first install.
Free
Great for getting started
- ✓ 20 custom words
- ✓ 10 min daily training
- ✓ All 5 training modes
- ✓ Word notifications
- ✓ Browse all collections
Premium
Unlock everything
or $3.49/month
Prices may vary by region
Go Premium- ★ Unlimited words & training
- ★ Audio pronunciation (TTS)
- ★ Auto word rotation (Android & iOS widget)
- ★ Home screen widget “Next Word” button (Android & iOS)
- ★ Custom & Unsplash backgrounds
- ★ Unlimited collection review
Lifetime
Pay once, own forever
- ★ Everything in Premium
- ★ No recurring payments
- ★ All future updates included
| Feature | Free | Premium | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom words | 20 words | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Daily training time | 10 min/day | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| All 5 training modes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save collection words | Numbers + Traveling | All | All |
| Word notifications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio pronunciation (TTS) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom word images | ✓ (up to 20 words) | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Auto word rotation | ✓ 1hr min | ✓ 5min+ (Android) · ✓ 15min+ iOS widget | ✓ 5min+ (Android) · ✓ 15min+ iOS widget |
| Custom backgrounds | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unsplash backgrounds | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collection review | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clear collection words | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Notification “Next” button | ✗ | ✓ Android | ✓ Android |
| Widget “Next Word” button | ✗ | ✓ Android & iOS | ✓ Android & iOS |
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Ready to Build Your Vocabulary?
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Android 7.0+ · iOS 16.1+ · No account required