Vocabulary

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Week of April 9th, 2025

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Vocabulary

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Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Vocabulary's key feedback

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Pronunciation Issues

A significant number of users, approximately 15%, report problems with the pronunciation feature, which often fails to work properly or produces unclear sounds. This issue affects the app's usability for those relying on auditory learning.

The pronunciation feature often fails, making it hard to understand the words.

2

Premium Access Limitations

Around 20% of users express frustration over the app's heavy reliance on premium features, which limits access to essential functionalities like word repetition and pronunciation without a subscription.

Most features require a premium subscription, making it hard to learn without paying.

3

Collection Management Bugs

Approximately 10% of users experience issues with managing word collections, such as collections being replaced or renamed unexpectedly, which disrupts their learning process.

Custom collections are often replaced by default ones, causing confusion.

4

Definition Quality Concerns

About 8% of users are dissatisfied with the quality of definitions provided, finding them overly simplistic or incorrect, which undermines the app's educational value.

Some definitions are incorrect or too simplistic, reducing learning effectiveness.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Vocabulary.com
Users appreciate Vocabulary.com for its comprehensive approach to vocabulary building, offering detailed explanations and context for words. However, the app is criticized for lacking some features available on the website, such as adding words to lists, and for being glitchy.

#2 RUNNER UP

Magoosh Vocabulary Builder
Magoosh Vocabulary Builder is praised for its effectiveness in helping users prepare for exams like the GRE, with a focus on repetition and context. Some users, however, find the app's definitions too simplistic and wish for more detailed explanations.

#3 Straggler

Vocabulary
Vocabulary receives mixed feedback; users enjoy its sleek design and daily reminders but are frustrated by the paywall for premium features and occasional bugs. The app is appreciated for its engaging approach to learning new words, though some definitions are seen as lacking depth.
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Vocabulary.com
#1 Users Choice
Users appreciate Vocabulary.com for its comprehensive approach to vocabulary building, offering detailed explanations and context for words. However, the app is criticized for lacking some features available on the website, such as adding words to lists, and for being glitchy.
Magoosh Vocabulary Builder
#2 Runner-up
Magoosh Vocabulary Builder is praised for its effectiveness in helping users prepare for exams like the GRE, with a focus on repetition and context. Some users, however, find the app's definitions too simplistic and wish for more detailed explanations.
Vocabulary
#3 Straggler
Vocabulary receives mixed feedback; users enjoy its sleek design and daily reminders but are frustrated by the paywall for premium features and occasional bugs. The app is appreciated for its engaging approach to learning new words, though some definitions are seen as lacking depth.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Collection Bug
Users experience issues with custom collections being replaced by default ones, hindering personalization efforts. This bug disrupts user engagement by not allowing them to maintain their preferred collection names.
I created my own collections, but they keep getting replaced by 'Want to memorize'.
Pronunciation Glitch
The pronunciation feature is unreliable, often failing to articulate words clearly or at all, which diminishes the app's educational value. This malfunction is a critical flaw in a language learning app where accurate pronunciation is essential.
The pronunciation feature often mumbles or doesn't work at all.
Advanced Vocabulary
The app includes overly complex words that even native speakers find unfamiliar, which may discourage users seeking practical vocabulary enhancement. This misalignment with user expectations can lead to dissatisfaction and reduced app usage.
The words are so advanced that even native speakers don't recognize them.
Widget Functionality
The widget's inability to refresh or allow preference edits directly from the lock screen limits user interaction and customization. This restriction reduces the app's convenience and user satisfaction.
The widget doesn't refresh or let me change preferences directly from the lock screen.
Definition Quality
Definitions provided are often too brief or incorrect, lacking the depth and accuracy expected from a vocabulary app. This issue undermines the app's credibility as a reliable learning tool.
Some definitions are incorrect or overly brief, like defining 'nil' as 'nil'.
Premium Access Barrier
The app's heavy reliance on premium features restricts access to essential learning tools, frustrating users who expect more free content. This paywall can deter potential long-term users who are unwilling to commit financially.
Everything useful requires a premium subscription, limiting free access.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Collection Bug
Users experience issues with custom collections being replaced by default ones, hindering personalization efforts. This bug disrupts user engagement by not allowing them to maintain their preferred collection names.
Pronunciation Glitch
The pronunciation feature is unreliable, often failing to articulate words clearly or at all, which diminishes the app's educational value. This malfunction is a critical flaw in a language learning app where accurate pronunciation is essential.
Advanced Vocabulary
The app includes overly complex words that even native speakers find unfamiliar, which may discourage users seeking practical vocabulary enhancement. This misalignment with user expectations can lead to dissatisfaction and reduced app usage.
Widget Functionality
The widget's inability to refresh or allow preference edits directly from the lock screen limits user interaction and customization. This restriction reduces the app's convenience and user satisfaction.
Definition Quality
Definitions provided are often too brief or incorrect, lacking the depth and accuracy expected from a vocabulary app. This issue undermines the app's credibility as a reliable learning tool.
Premium Access Barrier
The app's heavy reliance on premium features restricts access to essential learning tools, frustrating users who expect more free content. This paywall can deter potential long-term users who are unwilling to commit financially.

Quotes of the week

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The app is great for learning new words, but the pronunciation feature often fails, making it hard to understand the words. Fixing this bug would improve the experience significantly.
Info. Provider
Week of April 9th, 2025
I love the app's design and daily reminders, but the premium version is too expensive for me right now. I look forward to accessing more features when I can afford it.
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Week of April 9th, 2025
The app is useful for learning new words, but it's frustrating that so many features require a premium subscription. It feels like everything is locked behind a paywall.
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Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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The app is great for learning new words, but the pronunciation feature often fails, making it hard to understand the words. Fixing this bug would improve the experience significantly.
Candice Wu
App Store
I love the app's design and daily reminders, but the premium version is too expensive for me right now. I look forward to accessing more features when I can afford it.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app is useful for learning new words, but it's frustrating that so many features require a premium subscription. It feels like everything is locked behind a paywall.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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