Word Waves: Learn Languages
Zico Bakker Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Word Waves: Learn Languages is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Zico Bakker. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated October 26, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 49 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 26
- 2026 · v2.2.0
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About Word Waves: Learn Languages
Word Waves – learn a new language one word at a time. Match words against the clock, build combos and watch your vocabulary grow. Learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese or Japanese with short, playful lessons and Wavy, the little robot who cheers you on. 6 COURSES, 130 LESSONS, 2,600 WORDS • Essentials – numbers, people & questions, colors & shapes and everyday basics • Travel & Survival – greetings, transport, dining, shopping and emergencies • Home & Everyday Life – home, family, health, time and weather • Work & Technology – work, tech, numbers, style and clothing • Hobbies & Entertainment – sports, gaming, media, the outdoors and emotions • Society & Advanced – society, science, business, culture and expressions Follow the winding lesson path, earn up to three stars per lesson and unlock the next level. PLAY TO LEARN • Fast matching rounds with a timer, combos and milestone celebrations • Missed a word? Drill it again straight from your results • Stuck? Use a hint to narrow down the choices BUILD A DAILY HABIT • Pick a daily goal of 3, 10 or 15 minutes • Keep your streak going – a Streak Shield saves a missed day • Track your progress and rewards in My Journey WORKS OFFLINE, NO ACCOUNT Every word is built into the app. No sign-up, no internet needed to learn, and your progress stays on your device. Light, dark or automatic theme, and the app speaks English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese. WORD WAVES PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) All lessons are free. Premium removes ads and gives you hints without watching a video. Choose Monthly or Annual (auto-renewing subscriptions) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 2.2.0 · Updated October 26, 2026
• Made for iPhone Duo and iPad: a bigger word board, and the app turns sideways on the big screen. • Settings: rate Word Waves or send feedback in one tap. • Small fixes and improvements.
App privacy
The developer, Zico Bakker, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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