Word Drop

Learn a new word every time you glance up. 1,000 words in 12 languages, right from your menu bar.

Download on the Mac App Store
Requires macOS 13.0 or later
Word Drop
Espanol
mariposa
noun
Que significa?
Insecto con alas grandes y coloridas que vuela.
Ejemplo
La mariposa vuela sobre las flores.
butterfly
Good Bar
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Features

12 languages

Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, and Arabic.

1,000 words per language

A curated vocabulary of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Filter by word type to focus on what you want to learn.

Learn in context

Every word comes with a meaning in the target language, an example sentence, and an English translation you can reveal.

Auto-rotate

Set a timer and Word Drop shows you a new word automatically. Every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or once an hour.

Dark mode

Follows your system appearance automatically. Looks great in both light and dark environments.

Private by design

No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Everything stays on your Mac. No internet connection required.

How it works
1

Pick a language

Choose from 12 languages. The current word appears in your menu bar so you see it every time you look up.

2

Read the card

Click the menu bar to see the meaning and an example sentence, all in the target language. Tap to reveal the English translation.

3

Next word

Move on when you are ready, or let auto-rotate show you a new word on a timer. 1,000 words to discover.

Learn your first word

Download on the Mac App Store

Frequently asked questions

Is Word Drop free?

Word Drop is a one-time purchase priced at $1.99 on the Mac App Store. There are no subscriptions and no in-app purchases.

Does Word Drop work on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)?

Yes. Word Drop is a native macOS app built with SwiftUI and runs natively on Apple Silicon as well as Intel Macs.

Does Word Drop require an account or internet connection?

No. Word Drop works fully offline, requires no account, and stores no data on remote servers.

What macOS version do I need to run Word Drop?

Word Drop requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.

Where does Word Drop live on my Mac?

Word Drop lives in your menu bar and stays out of your Dock. Click the menu bar icon to use it.