Word Rarity Tiers Every word you look up now shows how rare it is. See exactly how many times per million words it appears in everyday English, color-coded by rarity tier: - Common (white) — 100+ per million - Uncommon (green) — 10 to 100 per million - Rare (blue) — 1 to 10 per million - Epic (purple) — Less than 1 per million Tap the frequency card on any word to learn more about how rarity is calculated. Frequency data is powered by Datamuse, drawn from a large corpus of contemporary English text. Quality Improvements - Better dark mode styling on book pages - Reading start dates now track correctly for all books

Faster Definitions Word lookups are now powered by Claude Haiku 4.5. Definitions appear almost instantly — with synonyms, etymology, and memory tips loading right after. This was one of the most requested improvements from our readers. Thank You Wordshelf is growing entirely through readers like you. No ads, no paid marketing — every new user found us because someone valued the app enough to share it. That kind of trust means everything to us, and we're building every update with you in mind. Also in this update: - Faster load times across the app - Improved word detail layout - Bug fixes and stability improvements

• Streamlined navigation — Gallery is now accessible from your Profile for a cleaner tab bar • Improved word detail popup on iPad — now displays larger for better readability • Refreshed onboarding experience — get started faster with a clearer introduction to the app • Bug fixes and performance improvements

We've been listening to your feedback! • Improved Pronunciations — Words now sound more accurate and natural when you tap the speaker button • Voice Selection — Choose your preferred accent (American, British, Australian & more) and speaker in Settings → Audio Thanks for reading with Wordshelf!

We've completely rebuilt our word lookup engine for speed, lookups are now 3-4x faster than before

⏺ What's New in This Version • Faster word lookups with improved performance • Fixed an issue where the gallery could load slowly • Better stability throughout the app • Accessibility improvements for VoiceOver users • General bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements

What's New in This Version: Fresh New Look We've completely redesigned the app with a polished new interface. Enjoy improved visual hierarchy, refined typography, and a more cohesive reading experience throughout. Redesigned Profile Your profile now features beautifully styled word and book lists with richer detail views. Tap any word to see hero images, memory tips, and stats at a glance. Interactive Activity Graph The reading activity grid now responds to your touch with satisfying animations. Tap any day to see exactly which words you learned. Improved Word Details Word definitions now display memory tips prominently below the image for easier learning. Plus a more compact header gives you more room to focus on what matters. What's New Screen You're looking at it! We'll now show you highlights whenever we ship meaningful updates.

What's New in This Version More Reliable Word Lookups - Improved handling of slow or unstable connections - the app now automatically retries when lookups fail - Added a "Try Again" button so you can easily retry if something goes wrong - Clearer messages when lookups take longer than expected Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where some word definitions weren't loading properly - Improved stability for longer, more complex words

Improved Word Scanner Based on Your Feedback We listened! After talking with our readers, we've made the word scanner significantly better: • Pinch to Zoom — Small text? No problem. Zoom up to 5x for precise word selection. Double-tap to quickly toggle zoom. • Flashlight Support — Reading in dim lighting? Toggle the flashlight right from the scanner. • Smarter OCR — We've added spell correction for common scanning errors (like "rn" being read as "m"), so you get the right word more often. • Better Context Detection — The scanner now finds the full sentence around your word, even when it spans multiple lines, giving you more accurate AI definitions. • Page Number Detection — We capture the page number automatically, making it easier to find passages again. • Improved Tap Targets — Selecting words is now easier with smarter tap zones that adjust based on your zoom level. Thank you for your feedback — keep it coming!

What's New in This Version: • Gallery — Browse all your AI-generated memory images in a grid. Tap to flip and reveal the word. • Stats View — See your reading activity visualized with a contribution graph. • Multiple Art Styles — Choose from 8 unique styles for memory images. • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

What's New in This Version Voice Lookup Look up words without typing. Tap the microphone button, speak the word you want to learn, and we'll find it instantly. Real-time audio visualization shows when we're listening, and if we're not sure what you said, you can pick from alternative suggestions. Stats Tab Ever wondered if scanning words is faster than typing them? Now you can find out. The new Stats tab tracks your lookup times across all three methods—typing, scanning, and voice—so you can see which works best for you. View your median and average times, plus a history of your recent lookups. Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where the profile showed only 50 words learned instead of your actual total count - Performance improvements and stability fixes

Introducing Word Scanner! Now you can photograph any book page and tap words directly to look them up. • Point your camera at any page and snap a photo • All words are highlighted automatically • Tap any word to get instant definitions • Context from surrounding text helps provide accurate meanings Also new: Home Screen Widgets! Add Wordshelf to your home screen to discover new vocabulary words throughout your day.

New Home Screen Widget! Add Wordshelf to your home screen to discover new words from the community throughout the day. Available in small and medium sizes. Also new: Tap any username in the social feed to view their profile and see what books they're reading. Special thanks to Steve F. for the valuable feedback — we love hearing from our readers!

We've made it easier than ever to get started: - New onboarding experience - Learn how Wordshelf works in just 3 simple steps - Interactive tips - Helpful pointers guide you through adding your first words - Smoother setup - Quick book selection to jump right into building your vocabulary Happy reading and learning!

We asked our users what they wanted: 1. Too long of time to look up word. -> So we refactored and sped up the time to retrieve the word. 2. Initial login page was too confusing. -> So we improved UI.

• Added "No book" mode • Improved analytics for the social view