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Publisher Description
You don’t need more study time.
You need better exposure.
Brill helps you learn languages at a glance.
New words appear directly on your Home screen, so learning happens naturally as you go about your day - no streaks, no reminders, no friction.
Add a beautifully minimal widget and start absorbing vocabulary without thinking about it.
WHY BRILL WORKS
. Learn without opening an app
. One word at a time, shown throughout your day
. Designed to build real habits, not guilt
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES
Choose from 28 languages and explore essential, high-frequency vocabulary - perfect for beginners and casual learners. Available in:
Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Hokkien), Russian, Turkish, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Greek, Ukrainian, Romanian, Hungarian, Danish, Filipino, Malay, Hebrew, Mongolian, & Bulgarian
DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR SCREEN
. Clean, distraction-free widget
. Light, dark, and clear styles
. Home Screen and Lock Screen support
GO PRO TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR LEARNING
. Add your own words
. Filter vocabulary by topic
. Blur translations to strengthen memory
. Control how often words refresh
. Unlock Lock Screen widgets
No accounts. No streaks. No pressure.
Just language learning that fits into your life.
Your next language starts with one glance.
Our full Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions are available on our website. They clearly outline the data Brill collects, how we use it, and how users can manage their information.
Privacy Policy: https://www.brillapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
Terms & Conditions: https://www.brillapp.com/legal/terms-and-conditions
Version History This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Now 37 languages — including Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Tamil, Lao, Khmer, and Afrikaans, all with full
pronunciation guides and romanization for every new script
- Pronunciation for all 37 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Tap the widget to open the word detail sheet — tap anywhere on the word to see its full pronunciation, audio, and tags
- Daily reminder at 1pm — opt in from Settings to get a nudge on days you haven't opened Brill yet
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.4 Jun 10 This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Now 37 languages — including Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Tamil, Lao, Khmer, and Afrikaans, all with full
pronunciation guides and romanization for every new script
- Pronunciation for all 37 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Tap the widget to open the word detail sheet — tap anywhere on the word to see its full pronunciation, audio, and tags
- Daily reminder at 1pm — opt in from Settings to get a nudge on days you haven't opened Brill yet
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.3 May 25 This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and
15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Now 37 languages — including Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Tamil, Lao, Khmer, and Afrikaans, all with full
pronunciation guides and romanization for every new script
- Pronunciation for all 37 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free
for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Tap the widget to open the word detail sheet — tap anywhere on the word to see its full pronunciation, audio, and
tags
- Daily reminder at 1pm — opt in from Settings to get a nudge on days you haven't opened Brill yet
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show
the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.2 May 25 This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Hindi added — Brill now covers 29 languages, with full pronunciation and audio support
- Pronunciation for all 29 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a
generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.1 May 23 This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
• Pronunciation for all 28 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
• Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
• Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
New for Pro:
• Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
• All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
• Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
• 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
• Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien 3.0 May 22 This release contains bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixes cycle of word to respect device time
- Fixes display of certain sheets across the app
- Consolidates styles across the app for a cleaner look
- Updated timing of upgrade and update sheets
- Introduces local notifications to help you install the widget 2.3 Jan 17 This release has plenty of bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixes cycle of word to respect device time
- Fixes display of certain sheets across the app
- Consolidates styles across the app for a cleaner look 2.2 Jan 9 This release is packed full of bug fixes, and improvements.
Better sync across devices
Your words and settings stay in sync more reliably.
Updated settings view
Simpler, clearer controls that are easier to customize.
Improved Japanese support
Better handling of Japanese text for a smoother learning experience. Ability to toggle how Hiragana is displayed across the widget.
Bug fixes
Fixes an issue where words wouldn’t cycle correctly in certain setups, plus general stability improvements. 2.1 Jan 5 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
Updated look and feel
Refined UI across the app for a cleaner, more polished experience.
13 new languages
Now supports Russian, Ukrainian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek, Polish, Bulgarian, Hebrew, Turkish, and Mongolian.
Better sync across devices
Your words and settings stay in sync more reliably.
Updated settings view
Simpler, clearer controls that are easier to customize.
Improved Japanese support
Better handling of Japanese text for a smoother learning experience.
Pronunciation toggle
Turn pronunciations on or off based on how you prefer to learn.
Phrases widget
Learn common phrases at a glance, right from your Home Screen.
Bug fixes
Fixes an issue where words wouldn’t cycle correctly in certain setups, plus general stability improvements. 2.0 Jan 3 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
New Widget Styles
Choose from light, dark, or clear designs to match your Home Screen perfectly.
Expanded Language Support
Learn from 15 languages including Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, and Dutch.
Custom Vocabulary
Add your own words to build a learning experience that fits your goals.
Tag Filters
Browse by topics so you can focus on the vocabulary that matters to you.
Tap to Cycle Words
Move through new words instantly whenever you want more variety.
Blurred Translations
Hide the English word to improve memorization and strengthen recall.
Lock Screen Widget
See your word of the day at a glance without unlocking your phone.
Flexible Refresh Options
Choose daily or weekly word updates to match your ideal learning pace.
Bug fixes
Fixes a bug where words would not cycle as expected in certain configurations. 1.5 12/24/2025 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
New Widget Styles
Choose from light, dark, or clear designs to match your Home Screen perfectly.
Expanded Language Support
Learn from 15 languages including Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, and Dutch.
Custom Vocabulary
Add your own words to build a learning experience that fits your goals.
Tag Filters
Browse by topics so you can focus on the vocabulary that matters to you.
Tap to Cycle Words
Move through new words instantly whenever you want more variety.
Blurred Translations
Hide the English word to improve memorization and strengthen recall.
Lock Screen Widget
See your word of the day at a glance without unlocking your phone.
Flexible Refresh Options
Choose daily or weekly word updates to match your ideal learning pace. 1.4 12/17/2025 Added
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Danish
- Swedish
Updated
- App styles
- Widget styles
Fixed
- Style issues with dark mode 1.2 12/12/2021 Added
- Stable support for French
- Stable support for Spanish
- Stable support for German
Fixed
- Fixed an issue with checkboxes 1.1 12/11/2021 1.0 12/09/2021
About Brill: Language at First Sight
The company that develops Brill: Language at First Sight is Addison Schultz. The latest version released by its developer is 3.4.
To install Brill: Language at First Sight on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2026-10-15 and was downloaded 0 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Brill: Language at First Sight as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Brill: Language at First Sight on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Brill: Language at First Sight is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Brill: Language at First Sight is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
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version 3.4
posted on 2026-10-15
Version History This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Now 37 languages — including Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Tamil, Lao, Khmer, and Afrikaans, all with full
pronunciation guides and romanization for every new script
- Pronunciation for all 37 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Tap the widget to open the word detail sheet — tap anywhere on the word to see its full pronunciation, audio, and tags
- Daily reminder at 1pm — opt in from Settings to get a nudge on days you haven't opened Brill yet
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.4 Jun 10 This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Now 37 languages — including Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Tamil, Lao, Khmer, and Afrikaans, all with full
pronunciation guides and romanization for every new script
- Pronunciation for all 37 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Tap the widget to open the word detail sheet — tap anywhere on the word to see its full pronunciation, audio, and tags
- Daily reminder at 1pm — opt in from Settings to get a nudge on days you haven't opened Brill yet
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.3 May 25 This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and
15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Now 37 languages — including Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Tamil, Lao, Khmer, and Afrikaans, all with full
pronunciation guides and romanization for every new script
- Pronunciation for all 37 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free
for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Tap the widget to open the word detail sheet — tap anywhere on the word to see its full pronunciation, audio, and
tags
- Daily reminder at 1pm — opt in from Settings to get a nudge on days you haven't opened Brill yet
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show
the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.2 May 25 This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Hindi added — Brill now covers 29 languages, with full pronunciation and audio support
- Pronunciation for all 29 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a
generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.1 May 23 This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
• Pronunciation for all 28 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
• Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
• Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
New for Pro:
• Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
• All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
• Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
• 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
• Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien 3.0 May 22 This release contains bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixes cycle of word to respect device time
- Fixes display of certain sheets across the app
- Consolidates styles across the app for a cleaner look
- Updated timing of upgrade and update sheets
- Introduces local notifications to help you install the widget 2.3 Jan 17 This release has plenty of bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixes cycle of word to respect device time
- Fixes display of certain sheets across the app
- Consolidates styles across the app for a cleaner look 2.2 Jan 9 This release is packed full of bug fixes, and improvements.
Better sync across devices
Your words and settings stay in sync more reliably.
Updated settings view
Simpler, clearer controls that are easier to customize.
Improved Japanese support
Better handling of Japanese text for a smoother learning experience. Ability to toggle how Hiragana is displayed across the widget.
Bug fixes
Fixes an issue where words wouldn’t cycle correctly in certain setups, plus general stability improvements. 2.1 Jan 5 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
Updated look and feel
Refined UI across the app for a cleaner, more polished experience.
13 new languages
Now supports Russian, Ukrainian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek, Polish, Bulgarian, Hebrew, Turkish, and Mongolian.
Better sync across devices
Your words and settings stay in sync more reliably.
Updated settings view
Simpler, clearer controls that are easier to customize.
Improved Japanese support
Better handling of Japanese text for a smoother learning experience.
Pronunciation toggle
Turn pronunciations on or off based on how you prefer to learn.
Phrases widget
Learn common phrases at a glance, right from your Home Screen.
Bug fixes
Fixes an issue where words wouldn’t cycle correctly in certain setups, plus general stability improvements. 2.0 Jan 3 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
New Widget Styles
Choose from light, dark, or clear designs to match your Home Screen perfectly.
Expanded Language Support
Learn from 15 languages including Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, and Dutch.
Custom Vocabulary
Add your own words to build a learning experience that fits your goals.
Tag Filters
Browse by topics so you can focus on the vocabulary that matters to you.
Tap to Cycle Words
Move through new words instantly whenever you want more variety.
Blurred Translations
Hide the English word to improve memorization and strengthen recall.
Lock Screen Widget
See your word of the day at a glance without unlocking your phone.
Flexible Refresh Options
Choose daily or weekly word updates to match your ideal learning pace.
Bug fixes
Fixes a bug where words would not cycle as expected in certain configurations. 1.5 12/24/2025 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
New Widget Styles
Choose from light, dark, or clear designs to match your Home Screen perfectly.
Expanded Language Support
Learn from 15 languages including Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, and Dutch.
Custom Vocabulary
Add your own words to build a learning experience that fits your goals.
Tag Filters
Browse by topics so you can focus on the vocabulary that matters to you.
Tap to Cycle Words
Move through new words instantly whenever you want more variety.
Blurred Translations
Hide the English word to improve memorization and strengthen recall.
Lock Screen Widget
See your word of the day at a glance without unlocking your phone.
Flexible Refresh Options
Choose daily or weekly word updates to match your ideal learning pace. 1.4 12/17/2025 Added
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Danish
- Swedish
Updated
- App styles
- Widget styles
Fixed
- Style issues with dark mode 1.2 12/12/2021 Added
- Stable support for French
- Stable support for Spanish
- Stable support for German
Fixed
- Fixed an issue with checkboxes 1.1 12/11/2021 1.0 12/09/2021
version 3.3
posted on 2026-05-28
Version History This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Now 37 languages — including Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Tamil, Lao, Khmer, and Afrikaans, all with full
pronunciation guides and romanization for every new script
- Pronunciation for all 37 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Tap the widget to open the word detail sheet — tap anywhere on the word to see its full pronunciation, audio, and tags
- Daily reminder at 1pm — opt in from Settings to get a nudge on days you haven't opened Brill yet
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.3 2d ago This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and
15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Now 37 languages — including Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Tamil, Lao, Khmer, and Afrikaans, all with full
pronunciation guides and romanization for every new script
- Pronunciation for all 37 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free
for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Tap the widget to open the word detail sheet — tap anywhere on the word to see its full pronunciation, audio, and
tags
- Daily reminder at 1pm — opt in from Settings to get a nudge on days you haven't opened Brill yet
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show
the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.2 3d ago This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
- Hindi added — Brill now covers 29 languages, with full pronunciation and audio support
- Pronunciation for all 29 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
- Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
- Hear phrases spoken aloud — a speaker button now appears on every phrase in the list and phrases widget
- Pronunciation guides for all phrases — phonetic guides shown below every phrase in the list
- Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a
generic gender label
- Haptic feedback on key actions
New for Pro:
- Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
- All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
- Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
- 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
- Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien
- Pro features (cycling, blur, word frequency) now correctly reset when a subscription lapses or you sign out
One more thing: if you go to Settings → Extras, there's something a little different hidden in there. 3.1 4d ago This is the biggest update to Brill yet.
Words now cycle reliably. The core scheduling system has been rebuilt from the ground up — daily, hourly, and 15-minute cycling now works correctly every time.
What's new for everyone:
• Pronunciation for all 28 languages — phonetic guides now appear in the widget for every supported language, free for all users
• Hear any word spoken aloud — tap the speaker button in the widget to hear the word pronounced by a native voice
• Gendered articles in the widget — languages like French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish now show the actual article (le, la, el, de, het…) instead of a generic gender label
New for Pro:
• Add your own custom phrases to the phrases widget
• All languages updated to 1,500 words
Bug fixes:
• Lock screen widget no longer shows "Upgrade to Pro" in the widget gallery for pro users
• 15-minute countdown timer now appears correctly on first open
• Fixed duplicate pronunciation text in the phrases widget for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien 3.0 5d ago This release contains bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixes cycle of word to respect device time
- Fixes display of certain sheets across the app
- Consolidates styles across the app for a cleaner look
- Updated timing of upgrade and update sheets
- Introduces local notifications to help you install the widget 2.3 Jan 17 This release has plenty of bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixes cycle of word to respect device time
- Fixes display of certain sheets across the app
- Consolidates styles across the app for a cleaner look 2.2 Jan 9 This release is packed full of bug fixes, and improvements.
Better sync across devices
Your words and settings stay in sync more reliably.
Updated settings view
Simpler, clearer controls that are easier to customize.
Improved Japanese support
Better handling of Japanese text for a smoother learning experience. Ability to toggle how Hiragana is displayed across the widget.
Bug fixes
Fixes an issue where words wouldn’t cycle correctly in certain setups, plus general stability improvements. 2.1 Jan 5 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
Updated look and feel
Refined UI across the app for a cleaner, more polished experience.
13 new languages
Now supports Russian, Ukrainian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek, Polish, Bulgarian, Hebrew, Turkish, and Mongolian.
Better sync across devices
Your words and settings stay in sync more reliably.
Updated settings view
Simpler, clearer controls that are easier to customize.
Improved Japanese support
Better handling of Japanese text for a smoother learning experience.
Pronunciation toggle
Turn pronunciations on or off based on how you prefer to learn.
Phrases widget
Learn common phrases at a glance, right from your Home Screen.
Bug fixes
Fixes an issue where words wouldn’t cycle correctly in certain setups, plus general stability improvements. 2.0 Jan 3 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
New Widget Styles
Choose from light, dark, or clear designs to match your Home Screen perfectly.
Expanded Language Support
Learn from 15 languages including Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, and Dutch.
Custom Vocabulary
Add your own words to build a learning experience that fits your goals.
Tag Filters
Browse by topics so you can focus on the vocabulary that matters to you.
Tap to Cycle Words
Move through new words instantly whenever you want more variety.
Blurred Translations
Hide the English word to improve memorization and strengthen recall.
Lock Screen Widget
See your word of the day at a glance without unlocking your phone.
Flexible Refresh Options
Choose daily or weekly word updates to match your ideal learning pace.
Bug fixes
Fixes a bug where words would not cycle as expected in certain configurations. 1.5 12/24/2025 This release is packed full of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.
New Widget Styles
Choose from light, dark, or clear designs to match your Home Screen perfectly.
Expanded Language Support
Learn from 15 languages including Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, and Dutch.
Custom Vocabulary
Add your own words to build a learning experience that fits your goals.
Tag Filters
Browse by topics so you can focus on the vocabulary that matters to you.
Tap to Cycle Words
Move through new words instantly whenever you want more variety.
Blurred Translations
Hide the English word to improve memorization and strengthen recall.
Lock Screen Widget
See your word of the day at a glance without unlocking your phone.
Flexible Refresh Options
Choose daily or weekly word updates to match your ideal learning pace. 1.4 12/17/2025 Added
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Danish
- Swedish
Updated
- App styles
- Widget styles
Fixed
- Style issues with dark mode 1.2 12/12/2021 Added
- Stable support for French
- Stable support for Spanish
- Stable support for German
Fixed
- Fixed an issue with checkboxes 1.1 12/11/2021 1.0 12/09/2021
version 2.3
posted on 2026-01-17
This release contains bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixes cycle of word to respect device time
- Fixes display of certain sheets across the app
- Consolidates styles across the app for a cleaner look
- Updated timing of upgrade and update sheets
- Introduces local notifications to help you install the widget
version 1.2
posted on 2021-12-12
Dec 12, 2021
Version 1.2
Added
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Danish
- Swedish
Updated
- App styles
- Widget styles
Fixed
- Style issues with dark mode
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