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Spanish, Japanese, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or any language you are studying. Paste word lists or type any topic.
Vocabulary
Best Vocabulary Builder App
StudyArcade builds your vocabulary through 8 games. Paste any word list or pick a topic. Works for languages, exam prep, professional terms, and more.
Build Your Vocabulary (opens in new tab)
Free to downloadNo account required8 study games
Use Cases
What you can build vocabulary for
StudyArcade works for any subject that involves learning words, terms, or definitions.
Exam Prep
SAT, GRE, MCAT, NCLEX, CPA, any exam with vocabulary to memorize.
Professional Terms
Medical, legal, accounting, engineering, learn field-specific terminology.
Academic Subjects
Biology, history, psychology, key terms for any course.
English Vocabulary
Advanced words, idioms, and phrases for non-native speakers.
Custom Topics
Paste notes or pick any topic. StudyArcade builds the games for you.
How It Works
Three steps to stronger vocabulary
1
Add your words
Paste your notes or a word list, snap a photo, or pick any topic. StudyArcade builds your games.
2
Play the games
Practice the same vocabulary across 8 games, like Memory Match, Boss Battle, and Whack-a-Word.
3
Play different games
Review the same words through matching, typing, and other quick games. Review brings back the words you missed.
The Science
Why games beat flashcards
Flashcards test one thing one way. Games test the same knowledge from multiple angles, and that variety is what makes words stick.
Multi-format testing
Different games test recall from different angles: matching, typing from memory, spotting the wrong statement, arcade games, and more.
Active recall
Games force retrieval, not recognition. You have to produce the answer, not just pick it from a list.
Retention
Varied practice builds stronger long-term memory. Mixing game formats keeps practice from feeling repetitive.
From the Blog
Vocabulary learning guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best vocabulary builder app?
StudyArcade is a vocabulary builder app that turns any word list into 8 interactive games. Paste your words, snap a photo, or pick a topic and start practicing on iPhone and iPad. StudyArcade is free to download and your first topic is free to play. StudyArcade Pro unlocks unlimited topics and every game, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan.
Can I use my own word lists?
Yes. You can snap photos of textbook pages or paste text directly. StudyArcade builds games from your material in seconds. You can also pick any topic.
Does StudyArcade work for any language?
Yes. You can study any language you can type. Paste a word list in that language or type a topic, and StudyArcade builds games from it.
Ready to build your vocabulary?
Download StudyArcade and start playing vocabulary games in under a minute.
Download for iOS (opens in new tab)
Free to downloadNo account required8 study games