# HelloWords: Vocabulary Builder

> Word Games for 29 Languages.Learn English,Japanese,Korean,Spanish,French,Chinese

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hellotalk.hellowords](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hellotalk.hellowords)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hellotalk.hellowords`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HelloTalk Learn Languages App
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 178,435
- **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (1,236 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.27
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2020-01-21
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hellotalk.hellowords)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hellowords.com/privacy-policy](https://www.hellowords.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**HelloWords: Vocabulary Builder** helps you learn and retain vocabulary in 29 languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French, Chinese, German, Italian, Arabic, and more. Build practical vocabulary for travel, food, shopping, work, and everyday conversations through engaging drag-and-drop games, word matching challenges, and multiple-choice quizzes.

The app uses AI-generated stories to teach words in meaningful context, while a smart spaced repetition system schedules reviews based on memory principles. Track your progress, review mastered words, and build consistent learning habits with focused sessions designed to take around three minutes a day. HelloWords is a useful language learning companion for beginners and learners who want to expand their vocabulary through fun, practical practice.

## Rankings

- #168,517 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `Manifest.permission.CAPTURE_AUDIO_OUTPUT`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_INPUT_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.coloros.mcs.permission.RECIEVE_MCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hellotalk.hellowords.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.hellotalk.hellowords.permission.MIPUSH_RECEIVE`
- `com.hellotalk.hellowords.permission.PROCESS_PUSH_MSG`
- `com.hellotalk.hellowords.permission.PUSH_PROVIDER`
- `com.heytap.mcs.permission.RECIEVE_MCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users praise HelloWords for its extensive vocabulary, visuals, and gamified, easy-to-use learning across multiple languages. However, stability issues (crashes/loads) and monetization frustration are common drawbacks. Some topics may feel uneven in quality, and social features are limited. Overall, strong vocabulary building and motivation when it works, but reliability and pricing access need improvement.

### Pros

- Rich vocabulary library with clear visuals and native-quality content.
- Engaging, gamified learning experience that is easy to use.
- Strong visuals and UI design across languages.
- Multilingual support including non-Latin languages with spelling exercises.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and loading failures (app not opening, failed to load, crashes during quiz).
- Monetization and paywall pressure with upfront payments and unclear Plus purchases.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hellotalk.hellowords)