Learn Japanese, Spanish, Korean, and 17 more languages — and add your own words, too.
notaps Words is a multilingual vocabulary app with hands-free listening, pronunciation practice, and 15,000+ words. Now with My Words: add any word by typing it or snapping a photo, translated privately on your device.
No login. Open the app, and your vocabulary learning begins — perfect for your commute, chores, or bedtime.
[My Words — add your own]
- Type a word, or snap a photo of one
- Translated privately on-device and added to your own deck
- Study your words alongside the built-in 15,000+
[Key Features]
- Listen-Only Mode: automatic playback, learn hands-free
- Pronunciation Practice: hear the model, speak, get scored
- 15,000+ Words: JLPT, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, HSK, TOPIK, travel, business
- 20 Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Turkish, Polish, Dutch, Ukrainian
- Portrait shows the word; landscape shows the example sentence
- Sleep Timer, Streaks, Live Activities, StandBy
- A gentle reminder right when a word is about to fade (optional)
[Pricing]
Free to start. A single one-time purchase unlocks all levels and unlimited pronunciation practice — no subscription.
[Who is it for?]
- Language learners building vocabulary across multiple languages
- JLPT N5-N1, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC candidates
- Anyone who wants to turn spare moments into study time
notaps: quiet, focused learning that minimizes tapping and maximizes habit.
Better listening and study reminders.
- A clear hint when hands-free listening starts on launch
- Optional study reminder notifications, offered after milestones (only if you allow them)
- Easier in-app rating
- Small stability improvements
Version 3.5.10
The developer, Particles and Waves, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Identifiers
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Information
Seller
Particles and Waves
Size
129.3 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.