CapWords AI: Photo Vocabulary

Name: CapWords AI: Photo Vocabulary
Rating: 4.5 (288 reviews)
Author: HappyPlan Tech

AI Camera Word Learning

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288 Ratings
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HappyPlan Tech
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See a word, snap it, and remember it. CapWords turns photos into personalized word cards with AI explanations and smart memory support. ⊕ Apple Design Awards 2025 Winner ⊕ App Store Awards App of the Year ⊕ App Store APP OF THE DAY ⊕ App Store Editor's Choice Turn the world into your vocabulary book. CapWords is the first app that lets you capture words from real life and instantly turn them into smart flashcards. See an interesting word on a sign, book, or screen? Just snap a photo, and CapWords will recognize the text, provide AI-powered definitions, and add it to your personal vocabulary library. HOW IT WORKS • Point your camera at any text • AI instantly recognizes and extracts words • Get smart definitions with context • Words automatically saved to your vocabulary • Review with intelligent spaced repetition WHY CAPWORDS? Traditional vocabulary apps make you type words manually or browse pre-made lists. CapWords changes that completely. CAPTURE FROM REAL LIFE See a word while reading, traveling, or studying? Snap it. The photo becomes your memory anchor, helping you remember where and when you learned each word. AI-POWERED UNDERSTANDING Our AI doesn't just give you dictionary definitions. It analyzes context from your photo to provide relevant meanings, example sentences, and usage notes. SMART REVIEW SYSTEM Forget about forgetting. CapWords uses spaced repetition algorithms to remind you to review words just before you'd forget them. VISUAL MEMORY BOOST Studies show visual context dramatically improves retention. Each word stays connected to the image where you found it. PERFECT FOR ⊕ Students - Build vocabulary from textbooks and articles ⊕ Travelers - Learn local words from signs and menus ⊕ Readers - Capture unfamiliar words from books ⊕ Professionals - Master industry terminology ⊕ Test Prep - GRE, TOEFL, IELTS vocabulary building FEATURES ⊕ AI recognizes words instantly ⊕ Photo-linked flashcards ⊕ Spaced repetition review ⊕ Progress tracking ⊕ Offline word bank ⊕ Export to other apps ⊕ Multiple language support LEARNING BACKED BY SCIENCE CapWords combines three proven learning techniques: 1. Visual Association - Images boost memory retention by 65% 2. Active Capture - Finding words yourself beats passive lists 3. Spaced Repetition - Review at optimal intervals Stop typing words into apps. Start capturing them from life. Download CapWords and turn every moment into a learning opportunity. FEEDBACK & SUPPORT Questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you: support@capwords.app LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://capwords.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://capwords.app/terms

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4.5

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288 Ratings

Editors’ Choice

Snap a photo of an item—a coffee mug, traffic cone, cupcake, anything—and this delightful Apple Design Award–winning language-learning app transforms the photo into a sticker while telling you the name and pronunciation of each item.
Love at First Sight
06/04/2025

Rafael David González
I've been studying Russian for a good while now. I just learned about this app yesterday. I immediately gave it a shot, and it did not take long for me to realize that I would be subscribing to this app as soon as my free trial finished. I love how simple it is to make flashcards, which are great for learning a new language. And it reads the words out loud and as if that weren't enough it even gives you sample sentences with the words you add. This app is a language learner's dream. If you're serious about learning a new language, you will not want to miss out on this app. Great job, developers of CapWords!! Thank you!

Developer Response
Thank you so much for the kind words, Rafael!We’re thrilled that CapWords is helping with your Russian learning journey. From recognizing words to sample sentences and audio — we’re here to turn everyday moments into lasting vocabulary.We truly appreciate your support and will keep working hard to make language learning even more fun and effective.
Love at First Sight
06/04/2025

Rafael David González

I've been studying Russian for a good while now. I just learned about this app yesterday. I immediately gave it a shot, and it did not take long for me to realize that I would be subscribing to this app as soon as my free trial finished. I love how simple it is to make flashcards, which are great for learning a new language. And it reads the words out loud and as if that weren't enough it even gives you sample sentences with the words you add. This app is a language learner's dream. If you're serious about learning a new language, you will not want to miss out on this app. Great job, developers of CapWords!! Thank you!
Developer Response 06/17/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words, Rafael!We’re thrilled that CapWords is helping with your Russian learning journey. From recognizing words to sample sentences and audio — we’re here to turn everyday moments into lasting vocabulary.We truly appreciate your support and will keep working hard to make language learning even more fun and effective.
Duolingo better watch out!!
09/02/2025

Jeff RR
The aesthetic and animations in this app are unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, they’re so fun and delightful. Everytime I take a picture of something and learn the word for it, it feels like catching a new Pokémon! I love the flash cards feature too, I’m currently using it learn Chinese and hope to pass HSK4 soon with the help of this app.

Developer Response
Haha, calling CapWords your new Pokémon hunt just made our day—thanks for the awesome comparison! We’re thrilled it’s tagging along for your HSK4 grind. We’ll keep polishing every tiny detail; you’ve got this—go ace that exam! 加油！
Duolingo better watch out!!
09/02/2025

Jeff RR

The aesthetic and animations in this app are unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, they’re so fun and delightful. Everytime I take a picture of something and learn the word for it, it feels like catching a new Pokémon! I love the flash cards feature too, I’m currently using it learn Chinese and hope to pass HSK4 soon with the help of this app.
Developer Response 09/05/2025
Haha, calling CapWords your new Pokémon hunt just made our day—thanks for the awesome comparison! We’re thrilled it’s tagging along for your HSK4 grind. We’ll keep polishing every tiny detail; you’ve got this—go ace that exam! 加油！
My New Favorite App
11/09/2025

mcperc
This is a super excellent app. It is not bloated with features nor ads or other nonsense. It’s clean and so easy to use. It’s practically perfect. A suggestion would be to show the pinyin for the Mandarin example sentences. Or allow users to copy those example sentences to use in a translation app. 🤓😎

Developer Response
Thank you so much for the love and support! We’ve logged your suggestion and will get it into a future update as quickly as possible. Wishing you all the best!
My New Favorite App
11/09/2025

mcperc

This is a super excellent app. It is not bloated with features nor ads or other nonsense. It’s clean and so easy to use. It’s practically perfect. A suggestion would be to show the pinyin for the Mandarin example sentences. Or allow users to copy those example sentences to use in a translation app. 🤓😎
Developer Response 11/16/2025
Thank you so much for the love and support! We’ve logged your suggestion and will get it into a future update as quickly as possible. Wishing you all the best!

Thanks for using CapWords! This update includes: • Improved AI recognition accuracy • Faster camera capture • Enhanced flashcard review experience Love CapWords? Please leave a review!

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