Make room for better words.
Verba puts a new word in your day and brings it back before you forget it.
one beautiful word at a time
NOTIFICATIONS
A new word arrives when you want it.
Read the full definition without opening the app, then save the word or hear it aloud.
WIDGET
Today’s word stays in view.
A Home Screen widget keeps the word close without asking for your attention.
PRACTICE
Each word comes back when you need it.
Adaptive practice revisits a word right before you’d forget it — that’s when it sticks.
SAVED
Keep every word.
Save words and they wait for you here.
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A few practical details
Is Verba free?
Yes, the app and all its features are free. You start with free words in each language, and unlock more with a one-time word pack whenever you're ready. No subscription.
Which languages are included?
Today we have English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. Let us know if there's a language you'd like next!
Does it work offline?
Yes. The vocabulary is included in the app, with no account required.
How often will Verba notify me?
You choose the exact number and the hours when words can arrive.
Start with one word today.
