Words Alternatives

Words is described as 'Software for improving your english vocabulary. Also useful if preparing for GRE, GMAT, SAT or any other vocabulary intensive examinations' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Words for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Words alternative is Anki, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Words are Duolingo, RemNote, Memrise and Busuu.

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  1. Anki icon
     684 likes

    Anki is a program which makes remembering things easy. Because it is a lot more efficient than traditional study methods, you can either greatly decrease your time spent studying, or greatly increase the amount you learn.

    225 Anki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
     
  2. Duolingo icon
     351 likes

    Duolingo offers a gamified platform to learn over 30 languages for free. Engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice with intelligent chatbots. Join 300 million users and track progress with rewards. Optional Duolingo Plus removes ads and adds features.

    272 Duolingo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. RemNote icon
     82 likes

    A note-taking tool that gives you memory superpowers. It automatically generates flashcards from your notes and figures out the optimal time to practice each flashcard.

    260 RemNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Memrise icon
     196 likes

    Have fun while learning a foreign language with Memrise. The more you enjoy learning, the more (and quicker) your skills will develop. This is why entertainment mixed with real-life, relevant content is at the very core of the Memrise language learning experience.

    301 Memrise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Busuu icon
     47 likes

    Provides courses for 12 languages created by native experts, covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with offline mode, placement tests, personalized study plans, official certification, and a global learning community.

    167 Busuu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Mondly icon
     21 likes

    Features over 1000 language combinations, daily lessons, and 41 real-life conversations, covering 50 key topics and practical vocabulary, offering standard and VR learning, with interactive exercises and tracking for learners at multiple levels.

    140 Mondly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  7. Babbel icon
     23 likes

    Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology.

    150 Babbel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  8. Lingvist icon
     31 likes

    Learn Spanish, French, German, Russian, and English with Lingvist – a hyper-efficient vocabulary builder that uses AI to improve your memory.

    128 Lingvist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Inspired by the groundbreaking research of Craik & Tulving (1975), which showed that deeper, semantic-level processing significantly improves memory retention, this app helps students expand and retain their vocabulary more effectively than any memorization-based tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. 10,000 sentences is an Android app that will help you learn new words in foreign languages.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  11. BABADADA icon
     21 likes

    Online Visual Dictionary. Features languages and dialects. Community driven. More and more languages - like Papimentu...or Allemanic.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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