Vocabulist FAQ

GENERAL

  1. What is Vocabulist?

    2. Vocabulist helps you learn words, look up definitions, save words you like, and play daily word games.

  2. Do I need an account?

    3. No. You can use all features on the mobile app and the website without creating an account.

  3. What platforms is Vocabulist available on?

    4. iOS and web. If you would like an android version, please let us know here: www.vocabulistapp.com/download.

  4. Does my progress sync between the mobile app and website?

    5. No. Since there are no accounts, your game progress, stats, and saved words are stored locally on your device for the app, and in your browser's storage for the website.

  5. I have an issue. What should I do?

    6. Check our known issues list: www.vocabulistapp.com/knownissues. If your problem isn't there, in mobile, go to settings and click on "Contact Support / Report Bugs" to report the issue or email [email protected]. Screenshots help.

  6. I have suggestions. Where can I send my them?

    7. See current top suggested features here: www.vocabulistapp.com/features. If it is not in the list, we would love to hear it. Go to settings and click on "Give us Feedback" or go to www.vocabulistapp.com/feedback or email [email protected].

Games

  1. What games are available?

    2. Wreflecto Mirror, Wreflecto Cross, Wriddle, Wordfind, and Defind.

  2. Where can I play each game?

  3. When are daily games released?

    4. A new daily game is available each day at midnight in your local time zone.

  4. How do practice modes differ from daily challenges?

    5. Daily challenges are the same for everyone each day. Practice mode (iOS app, subscribers only) offers unlimited play adapted to your skill. Choose 'All Words' to play with system words, or 'My Words' to use your saved favorites.

  5. Can I set the difficulty for daily games?

    6. No, daily games have the same difficulty for everyone. For a challenge adapted to you, try the practice modes in the app.

  6. How do I play Wriddle?

    7. Solve a 5-letter word in five tries using the daily riddle as a clue. Enter valid words. Tile colors show how close you are.

  7. What is Hard Mode?

    8. Wriddle has an optional Hard Mode, found in Settings. If you turn it on, any hints revealed in a guess must be used in your next guess.

  8. How do I play Wreflecto?

    9. Complete a square grid so rows and columns form valid, non-repeated words. The first row is prefilled.

  9. Is there only one right answer for Wreflecto?

    10. Not necessarily. Some puzzles might have only one possible valid grid, while others can be solved in multiple ways. You win by creating a complete square where every row and column forms a valid word according to our word list. If your grid meets these rules, it counts as a correct solution, even if it uses different words than our suggested solution.

  10. What's the difference between Wreflecto Mirror and Cross?

    • Mirror: Symmetrical word square. Each row (and hence, column) must form a valid word. Typing in a cell, also types at its symmetricall cell.
    • Cross: Not Symmetrical. Each row and each column must form separate valid words.

  11. What kind of words are the solutions in Wriddle and Wreflecto?

    12. Solution words are typically common and reasonably well-known, similar to those found in games like Wordle. We avoid proper nouns and obscure terms for our suggested solutions. You shouldn't need highly specialized vocabulary.

  12. Why wasn't my word accepted as a guess in Wriddle or Wreflecto?

    13. Our games accept a very broad list of words, similar to those allowed in Scrabble or Wordle, including many variations and less common terms. We mainly exclude proper nouns (like names or places), certain offensive words, or words containing hyphens or spaces. Sometimes a word you know might not be on our list. If you believe a common word is missing, please email us at [email protected] with the word.

  13. I noticed an error in a game. What should I do?

    14. We try hard to be accurate, but mistakes happen. Please report game errors through the app settings ("Contact Support / Report Bugs") or email [email protected]. Screenshots help.

  14. Can I adjust the game timers?

    15. Yes, for Wordfind and Defind in the app, you can adjust the timer duration (up to 10 minutes per question) in the game settings.

DICTIONARY

  1. Where are the word definitions, examples, and pronunciations from?

    2. The word details come from a mix of sources. Some are reputable and widely-recognized publishers known for their comprehensive language research and academic credibility. Sources are frequently consulted by both educators and language learners.

  2. Why don't I get search results for certain words?

    3. Some words don't show results because they are slang words, uncommon acronyms, or offensive and not found in standard dictionaries. If nothing comes up in the first attempt, refresh to get other source.

  3. I noticed an error in one of the words. What should I do?

    4. We strive for accurate results but cannot guarantee it. Occasional errors may occur. Tap "!" on the top right within word details to contact support and report errors. Attach a screenshot if possible.

  4. Can the daily Word of the Day be adapted / personalized to my skill / knowledge?

    5. At this time, you cannot adjust the Word of the Day to your skill or knowledge. You can expect personalized word of the day in a future update. See upcoming features here: www.vocabulistapp.com/features.

ARCHIVES

  1. Can I access past Words of the Day and game results?

    2. Yes. The Archives tab in the mobile app shows past Words of the Day and results for all games. Free users can access today's content; subscribers get full access in the mobile app. On the web, stats modals show stats based on history stored in your browser.

  2. How long are my favorites and game results saved?

    3. On the app, your favorites and game results are saved until you clear them in settings or delete the mobile app. Web game history (stats, progress) is stored in your browser's local storage and can be cleared if you clear your browser data.

VOCABULIST+ SUBSCRIPTION

  1. What are the benefits of subscribing?

    2. The subscription includes unlimited searches, unlimited favorites, complete archives access, unlimited daily games, personalized practice games, advanced stats, and daily notifications.

  2. How do I manage my subscription?

    3. Go to Settings and tap "Subscription Status" to view and manage your subscription details. You can also manage it in your device's appstore subscription page.

  3. What can I do for free?

    4. You can play all daily games (Wriddle, Wreflecto Mirror/Cross, Wordfind, Defind) for free on the web or in the mobile app. The free app also includes limited daily searches (resets daily) and limited favorites.

  4. Why did I hit the paywall while searching or adding to favorites?

    5. The free app limits daily searches (this limit resets each day) and allows saving a small, fixed number of favorite words. Subscribe for unlimited use in the app.

  5. I like Vocabulist, but I am a student and cannot afford the subscription. Can you give me a discount?

    6. Email [email protected] from your student email address (ending in .edu). We may offer student discounts if available.

  6. I have an issue with subscription. What should I do?

    7. For iOS, to manage or cancel your subscription, go to settings and click "Subsciption Status", then click "Manage Subscription" and use Apple's subscription page to manage. If you still have problems after trying Apple's system, contact us at [email protected].

  7. I want a refund. What should I do?

    8. Apple handles all iOS App Store refunds. Contact Apple customer support. If you have trouble, email us at [email protected], and we'll do our best to support you.

Contact

If you have any questions not answered in this FAQ, email us at [email protected].

Updated January 1, 2025