
Wordshelf
Learn words while you read
Free · Designed for iPad
Learn smarter while you read.
Wordshelf makes it effortless to capture, understand, and remember every new word you come across — whether you're
reading a book, studying, or exploring ideas.
What you can do:
• Instantly look up words — Type any word or scan it directly from a book page using your camera
• AI-powered memory images — Each word gets a unique, beautiful illustration to help you remember it
• Build your reading history — Track every book you read with simple ISBN scanning
• Create your personal word collection — All your vocabulary in one place, organized by book
• See your progress — A visual activity graph shows your reading journey over time
• Share with readers — Post words to the social feed and discover what others are learning
How it works:
1. Set your current book by scanning its barcode or searching by title
2. When you encounter a new word, look it up in Wordshelf
3. Get the definition, pronunciation, synonyms, and a memory-boosting AI image
4. Your word is automatically saved to your collection, linked to the book you're reading
Why Wordshelf?
Reading should expand your mind, not slow you down. Wordshelf removes the friction of learning new words so you can
stay immersed in your book while building a lasting vocabulary.
Whether you're a student, a lifelong learner, or just someone who loves books — Wordshelf helps you get more from
every page.
Start building your vocabulary today.
Ratings & Reviews
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!
The developer, Sourse Labs LLC, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Sourse Labs LLC
- Size
- 24.8 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Realistic Violence
Profanity or Crude Humor
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Horror/Fear Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Guns or Other Weapons
Contains
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © Sourse Labs LLC