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24 alternatives to HelloWords

Learn languages fast with vocabulary games.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. HelloWords launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Vocly▲109

   Learn vocabulary in 50 languages with fun games

   2020 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Language Drops▲136

   Play with your words. Language learning simplified.

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Termyfree tier, from $5.99/mo▲122

   Learn languages from games, videos, and websites

   15d ago · termy.ai · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Multilingue▲37

   Learn more than 20 languages

   2024 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Find Words▲71

   Best word search game

   2019 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Blarma▲81

   Build vocabulary - learn words & languages with techniques

   2022 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   1000 Words▲256

   Learn the most common 1000 words of popular languages

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   CapWords▲135

   Learn a new language with AI-powered object recognition

   2025 · capwords.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Wordy▲231

   Learn languages from real movie and TV clips with quizzes

   Feb 2026 · wordy.info · its alternatives →

10. 10PD
    Personalized Duolingo (kind of) for vocabulary building▲161

    Hi! Wanted to share the project I really wanted to have. TLDR; this app lets you create your own list of words and you get a Duolingo-like experience (kind of, still needs a lot of features) practicing those words in their context. My English is not the best but not the worst either. But I realized I can't boost it up after a certain level! In my belief, in order to truly learn a language, you need to be exposed to that language often. Vocabulary is the key factor here if you really want to improve in any language. My experience is that when I read a book to improve my English vocabulary, I…

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Flipword▲95

    Vocabulary learning tool

    2023 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Language Vocabulary Flashcards▲135

    18 languages, works offline with audio & images

    2023 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Simply Learn Languages▲71

    A phrasebook of 50+ languages for traveling (with audio)

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Vocably▲75

    A fun way to improve your vocabulary

    2022 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Wordlingo: Learn as You Play▲12

    Word Puzzles Meet Language Learning

    2025 · qimachine.com · its alternatives →

16. 16LG
    Language games – simple games made with word vectors▲81

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Word Game▲71

    Practice vocabulary like a champ.

    2019 · its alternatives →

18. 18MG
    Multiplayer game to help non-native English speakers improve vocabulary▲67

    Hi HN, My friend and I just launched a vocabulary quiz game. It's a two Player Game where you challenge your opponent with a word and answer their challenge question. Whoever gets the highest score in a round of 5, wins. Currently, words are from Barron's 333 most essential GRE wordlist to help students preparing for the standardized test. You can check out the game at: [Play Store] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buildmyvoc... or [Hybrid web app in Ionic - Please allow some time to load] https://buildmyvocab.in/wordsgame We would…

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    First Words - Multilingual▲88

    Helps toddlers learn their first words in up to 4 languages

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    LingoCrush▲12

    Language encounter game for fast, fun learning

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Wordly▲22

    Expand your vocabulary, learn new words in any language

    2025 · wordly.es · its alternatives →

22. 22
    AnyLingo▲60

    Word guesser in 25 languages with daily challenges

    2022 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Word Search▲8

    Play classic Word Search in English, German, and many more

    2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Wordrow▲65

    A fun fast word game based on a mix of Wordle and Tetris

    2023 · its alternatives →

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