Is Wordify free to use?

Yes, Wordify is free to download with a generous free tier. New users also get a 7-day full premium trial on first install. No account or sign-up required.

Which platforms does Wordify support?

Wordify is available for both Android (7.0+) and iOS (16.1+). Download it from Google Play or the App Store.

How many languages does Wordify support?

Wordify supports 10 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, Estonian, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian — in any combination as source and target language.

What training modes does Wordify offer?

Wordify offers 5 training modes: Flashcards (with spaced repetition), Spelling (scrambled letter tiles), Word Search (letter grid puzzle), Picture Match (visual learning), and Sentence Builder (grammar practice).

Does Wordify work offline?

Yes, Wordify works fully offline. All features including training modes and word collections are available without an internet connection.

What is passive learning in Wordify?

Wordify keeps your current study word visible in your device notification shade throughout the day. Every time you glance at your phone becomes a vocabulary moment. On Android you can even mark words as learned directly from the notification.

The Wordify Blog

Linguistic insights.

A quiet space dedicated to the exploration of vocabulary, learning methodology, and the craft of shipping a calm software product.

An IPA transcription rendered beneath a vocabulary word on a phone - showing how a word sounds, not just how it is spelled

pronunciation~6 min read

Why Wordify Now Shows You How Words Sound - Adding IPA Phonetics

Reading 'forth' doesn't tell you it sounds like /fɔɹθ/. Spelling lies, especially in English. Here's why I added International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions to every word in Wordify, and how it changes the way you learn.

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Three iPhones showing the new Wordify 2.0 design with cream backgrounds, sage green accents, and serif typography

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The Wordify 2.0 redesign

Six months after shipping Wordify 1.0, I redesigned the whole UI from scratch. Here's what was wrong with the original, what changed in 2.0, and the design decisions behind the new look.

May 22, 2026~8 min read

language-learning

10 best Duolingo alternatives in 2026 (free and paid)

An honest comparison of 10 Duolingo alternatives for 2026. What each app does well, what it doesn't, and which one is right for you.

May 12, 2026~11 min read

A streak counter on a phone, with vocabulary words drifting away - the gap between engagement and retention

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Why I stopped using Duolingo (and built something simpler)

Duolingo works for millions — it didn't work for me, and not for the reasons you'd expect. Why I quit, what I tried instead, and what I built to replace it.

April 7, 2026~6 min read

Two iPhones side by side - a lock-screen vocabulary widget and a home-screen widget

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Lock screen widgets that actually teach you something - an honest roundup

Most lock screen widgets show clocks, weather, or battery. A few teach you something every time you glance at your phone — here is an honest 2026 comparison.

March 24, 2026~6 min read

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How spaced repetition actually works (and why most apps get it wrong)

A practical guide to spaced repetition — how the SM-2 algorithm decides when to show you each word, plus the mistakes most learning apps make. In plain English.

March 10, 2026~7 min read

A Spanish word displayed on a phone — the idea behind Wordify

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How Wordify started - a story about Spanish, side projects, and finally buying a Mac mini

The honest backstory behind Wordify — how a Spain vacation turned into a side project, and what I learned building a vocabulary app for iOS and Android.

February 24, 2026~5 min read