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24 alternatives to FreqWords

A minimalist vocabulary learning app

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. FreqWords launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   1000 Words▲256

   Learn the most common 1000 words of popular languages

   2020 · mostcommonwords.co · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Learning a Language Using Only Words You Know▲84

   A proof-of-concept language learning app that uses LLMs to generate definitions of unknown words using only previously mastered vocabulary.

   Dec 2025 · simedw.com · its alternatives →

3. 3GA
   Glossarie – a new, immersive way to learn a language▲363

   Hi HN, For over two years I've been working on an App to learn languages (currently French, Italian and Spanish), together with my partner, a language teacher. I think it is finally ready to share with this community! The idea is to introduce vocabulary and grammar whilst you read eBooks in your own language. I've found that it is easier to remember vocabulary 'in context' and with regular repetition. Plus you don't have to carve out dedicated time for language learning. Other apps require you to build a habit around various exercises or ‘games’, whereas lots of people already read books.…

   2024 · glossarie.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   LangLime▲289

   A language learning app that doesn’t actually suck

   2025 · langlime.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   TenWords▲103

   Learn a foreign language by reading the news online

   2019 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Learnee▲94

   Learn a new language without even trying

   2021 · learnee.geo.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   WordTester▲75

   Open source app for learning foreign words

   2021 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   HelloWords▲75

   Learn languages fast with vocabulary games.

   2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Language Vocabulary Flashcards▲135

   18 languages, works offline with audio & images

   2023 · topstuff.page.link · its alternatives →

10. 10
    4Cards▲158

    A beautiful app to learn four great English words every day

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    LangBridge▲78

    Frequency-based, contextual language learning

    2021 · lang-bridge.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    FlipWord▲81

    Foreign vocabulary learning tool

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Flipword▲95

    Vocabulary learning tool

    2023 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Brill▲135

    Language at your fingertips

    Dec 2025 · brillapp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Vocavore▲66

    Learn your own vocabulary lists with Quiz games

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Vocably▲75

    A fun way to improve your vocabulary

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    I built an app to improve your Vocabulary▲69

    2011 · wordstash.com · its alternatives →

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    WordDeposit App▲81

    A pocket vocabulary for any language you want to learn.

    2020 · worddeposit.com · its alternatives →

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    65Words, write daily blogs for language-learning▲14

    2023 · 65words.com · its alternatives →

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    Mille▲99

    Will help you learn french words and pronunciation

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Orenoo▲63

    All-in-one english dictionary web app for language learners

    2019 · orenoo.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Blarma▲81

    Build vocabulary - learn words & languages with techniques

    2022 · blarma.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Wokabulary▲83

    Flash card language learning app for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    2021 · wokabulary.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Fivey▲81

    Learn 5000 French words and expressions

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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