The vocabulary game that skips the words you already know
See a word, zap its meaning. Vocazap finds your level in one short round, then teaches you real English words, ten at a time, with an example sentence for each.
How a round works
Ten words a round. Four meanings each. One is right.
ephemeral
adjective
Zap. That's the one.
Fame on the internet is often ephemeral.
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Find your level
Your first round is a quick placement of 12 words. Know a word already? Vocazap skips it and moves you up.
- 2
Zap the meaning
Each word comes with four meanings. Tap the one that fits, then read it in a real sentence.
- 3
Climb the levels
Levels go from words you hear every week to the rare ones that impress in an essay or an interview.
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Missed words come back
A word you miss isn't lost. It returns in review until you get it right.
Today's edition
Every day, every player gets the same 10 words. Play once for the score, then see how you compare.
- Same words for everyone, all day (UTC). A new edition every morning.
- One scored play a day. Your score is right answers out of 10, with your time as the tie-break.
- See the share of today's players you beat and your place in your country. No names, no lists of players.
- Share a stamp card with your score. It never shows the words, so nobody gets spoiled.
A fair price: pay once
Vocazap is free to play, with ads. If you like it, Vocazap Unlimited removes the ads and opens everything.
Free
- Today's edition, every day
- Level 1 with as many rounds as you like
- Your streak and your best scores
- Short ads between rounds
Vocazap Unlimited
$14.99 once. Yours for good.
Or $2.99 a month, cancel anytime.
- Every level and the full word library
- Review of the words you missed
- New word packs as they come
- Ads removed
US prices. The App Store shows the price in your currency before you buy.
Questions
What is Vocazap?
A vocabulary game for iPhone for teens and adults. You see an English word and tap the meaning that fits from four choices. Rounds take about two minutes, and every answer comes with an example sentence.
Is Vocazap free?
Yes, it is free to play with ads: Today's edition every day and level 1 with as many rounds as you like. Vocazap Unlimited, a one-time purchase of $14.99 or $2.99 a month (US prices), removes the ads and opens every level and the review of missed words.
Which words are in it, and how hard are they?
Real English words for reading, school, work and exams, in levels from everyday words to rare ones. Every definition and example sentence is written and checked by hand. A placement round at the start skips the words you already know.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login. Your progress stays on your iPhone. Today's edition scores are sent with an anonymous ID, never with a name.
Which languages does it support?
Vocazap teaches English words to everyone. Short meanings in your own language are coming in an update, so you can check a word in the language you think in.
One round. Ten words. About two minutes.
Long enough to learn a word, short enough for the queue at the coffee shop.