Expand your vocabulary without opening an app.
A calm, scholarly alternative to Duolingo and Drops. Wordify integrates into your daily digital life, delivering curated vocabulary through passive, ambient widgets and notifications.
Android 7.0+ · iOS 16.1+ · No account required.
Philosophy
The ambient learning method
We believe true mastery requires rhythm, not rush. Wordify is designed around the principles of cognitive ease and retention.
Passive exposure
Learn without logging in. Wordify lives on your home screen, lock screen, and notification shade — gently introducing words into your daily visual environment.
Scientific spacing
Our SM-2 algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals, ensuring long-term retention based on established spaced-repetition psychology.
The library
Curated for excellence
A carefully selected vocabulary designed to elevate your everyday language.
The shelf
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 — plus 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+).
iOS Lock Screen Widget
Word and translation directly on your iPhone lock screen (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.
19 Collections
1,648 pre-built words: Home, Sport, Work, Travel, Emotions and more.
Global Search
Find any word across all 19 collections — results grouped by collection.
The study
Five ways to practise
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.
The ledger
Consistency, gently kept.
Track daily streaks and review activity with a 90-day heatmap. Share your progress and keep your chain unbroken.
Last 90 days
73 active days
Current streak
12 days
Passive learning
Learn without trying.
Wordify teaches 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
The tariff
Choose your path
Invest in your lexicon with a plan that fits your rhythm.
New users get a 7-day full premium trial on first install.
Free
- 20 custom words
- 10 min daily training
- All 5 training modes
- Word notifications
- Browse all collections
Premium
or $28.99/yr · 7-day free trial
Prices may vary by region
- Unlimited words & training
- Audio pronunciation (TTS)
- Auto word rotation (Android & iOS widget)
- Widget "Next Word" button
- Unlimited collection review
Lifetime
- Everything in Premium
- One-time payment, no renewals
- 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 |
| Collection review | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clear collection words | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Notification "Next" button | ✗ | ✓ Android | ✓ Android |
| Widget "Next Word" button | ✗ | ✓ Android & iOS | ✓ Android & iOS |
The blog
From the blog
Stories, decisions, and lessons from building Wordify.
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Ready when you are
Ready to elevate your lexicon?
Download Wordify and start with a 7-day free premium trial. No account, no ads, no rush.