WordStudy review
A mobile vocabulary app with YouTube imports, varied practice and offline study.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
WordStudy is a mobile English vocabulary app for learners from CEFR A1 to C2. It is aimed at people who want to build a personal word list from YouTube subtitles, pasted text, scanned photos, themed collections or manual entry. Imported words include translations, definitions and CEFR levels. A 15-minute level test can help learners identify a starting level, while reminders and spaced repetition support continued practice.
Practice goes beyond flashcards: WordStudy includes quizzes, matching, spelling, context and word games. The mix suits learners who want to revisit vocabulary in different ways, and offline study makes the app usable without a connection. Cloud synchronization is included in paid plans, supporting study across devices. The focus remains vocabulary acquisition, not a full English course; learners seeking speech recognition or a broader set of lesson types should consider another app.
A free tier is available. The Monthly plan costs $6.49 per month and unlocks all 40 collections, unlimited YouTube imports, all CEFR levels, all exercises and word games, and cloud sync. Annual costs $39.99 per year and includes everything in Monthly. Lifetime is a one-time $99 purchase, includes everything in Annual and future updates, and has no subscription or renewal. WordStudy is a fit for mobile learners who want to turn material they encounter into vocabulary practice; it is less suited to learners who need desktop access or spoken-language training.
WordStudy pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Import vocabulary from YouTube subtitles, text, photos or manual entry
- Practice with flashcards, quizzes, matching, spelling and context exercises
- Study offline with spaced repetition and cloud synchronization
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on vocabulary rather than a broad English course
- Available on iOS and Android, with no desktop deployment listed
- Speech recognition is not included
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