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.

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    2 Ratings

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

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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  • 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