Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab1.2.0 - App Store

You know the basic words, but longer texts still feel hard -
and the right words still don't come when you need them in conversation.
Distinction 2000 is an English learning app that helps you turn the words
you already know into reading ability and real conversation.

It combines academic English and practical everyday English in one balanced
learning experience. Instead of stiff textbook sentences, it teaches core
vocabulary through natural, practical examples created with ten native speakers.

Includes 2,000 headwords, 6,554 total entries including related words and idioms,
2,442 example sentences, 40 academic reading topics, and 40 snapshot topics.
It helps you build not only vocabulary, but also the background knowledge
that makes reading, listening, and communication easier.

【What makes Distinction 2000 different】
. 2,000 essential words for building a stronger English foundation
. 6,554 total entries including derivatives, related words, and idioms
. 2,442 practical example sentences created with 10 native speakers
. Natural and slow audio for every word and sentence
. 40 academic reading topics to strengthen reading comprehension
. 40 snapshot topics covering everyday conversation and wider world knowledge
. Countable/uncountable labels for all nouns
. IPA phonetic symbols for main entries, including related forms
. Fully offline once downloaded - study on your commute, on flights, or abroad without using mobile data

【App features】
. Study Mode based on spaced repetition and active recall
. Personalised study plans based on your time and goals
. Automatic review of weaker items
. Fast search across headwords, example sentences, and explanations
. Speech recognition for pronunciation practice (main entries only)
. Audio filters, autoplay, and shuffle
. Progress tracking with graphs and statistics
. Streaks, levels, XP, and completion certificates

【Pricing】
. Free to try - first chapter included
. One-time purchase, no subscription
. No external ads

Version History Now available on iPad. See the list and the details side by side on a larger screen.

【New Features】

- The app now supports iPad. On a wide iPad screen, the list appears on the left and the details on the right, so the screen no longer switches every time you choose a word or a section.
- The sidebar takes you straight to “Focus Study” (Today’s Learning / Proficiency / Ratings) and “Saved Items” (Bookmarks / Notes / History).
- A bar with the tabs and search has been added at the top of the screen. It also adapts when you split the screen or resize the window.

【Improvements】

- Various minor issues have been fixed.

【Notice】

- Learning data can be transferred to the app on another platform. A backup must be created beforehand.

If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to send them to us through the “Feedback & Requests” form. 1.2.0 Oct 6 【Improvements】

- Fixed an issue where, with “Day Transition Time” set to a time other than 0:00, opening the app between 0:00 and that time could make the day change at 0:00, so that “Today's Learning” started over from the beginning or the “Day N” count on the start screen advanced by one.

【Notice】

- Learning data can be transferred to the app on another platform. A backup must be created beforehand.

If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to send them to us through the “Feedback & Requests” form. 1.1.5 Sep 25 【New Features】

- Added “Recent Searches” to the “Search” tab. When the search field is empty, the terms you recently searched for appear below it, and you can tap one to search for it again.
- Recent Searches start with the searches you make after this update. Tap × to remove a single term, or tap “Clear” to remove them all.

【Notice】

- Learning data can be transferred to the app on another platform. A backup must be created beforehand.

If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to send them to us through the “Feedback & Requests” form. 1.1.4 Sep 24 【Improvements】

- Fixed an issue where the app could quit unexpectedly, such as when audio finished playing to the end.
- Fixed an issue in “Pronunciation Practice” where the app could quit unexpectedly, such as when the record button was tapped repeatedly.
- Made other minor bug fixes.

【Notice】

- Learning data can be transferred to the app on another platform. A backup must be created beforehand.

If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to send them to us through the “Feedback & Requests” form. 1.1.3 Sep 21 【Improvements】

- Fixed an issue where the keyboard in “Search” could not be switched to Japanese input, so words could not be looked up by their Japanese meaning or by note.
- Made other minor bug fixes.

【Notice】

- Learning data can be transferred to the app on another platform. A backup must be created beforehand.

If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to send them to us through the “Feedback & Requests” form. 1.1.2 Sep 21 【Improvements】

- Fixed an issue on the Learning screen where only the first synonym’s audio played for words with multiple synonyms.
- Fixed an issue where an error such as “Purchase Failed” could appear at launch and the list in “Browse” might not load.
- Fixed an issue where the same error could appear repeatedly if preparing the audio for a purchased book failed.
- Made other minor bug fixes.

【Notice】

- Learning data can be transferred to the app on another platform. A backup must be created beforehand.

If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to send them to us through the “Feedback & Requests” form. 1.1.1 Sep 14 Distinction 2000 and Distinction are now connected.

【New Features】

- You can tap an expression from Distinction that appears in an example sentence to instantly view the corresponding entry in the Distinction app.
- Added a new form for reporting issues and submitting feedback.

【Improvements】

- Improved speech recognition performance.
- Updated the layout of the “Learning History” screen.
- Fixed an issue where a note could be linked to a different word.
- Fixed an issue that could prevent the app from launching after restoring from a backup.
- Made other minor bug fixes.

【Notice】

- Learning data can be transferred to the app on another platform. A backup must be created beforehand.

If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to send them to us through the new form. 1.1.0 Aug 28 Improvements
We've fixed a few minor bugs.

We'll keep making small, steady improvements so your daily study stays comfortable. If you're enjoying the app, a review on the App Store would mean a lot to us. 1.0.41 Jun 24 What's New
The player screen now gives you finer control, so you can settle into a single example sentence and rebuild it into your ear.

- A new playback bar lets you see where you are and jump straight to the moment you want to hear
- 3-second back / 3-second forward make it easy to catch a linking or rhythm you almost missed
- Toggle between repeat-all and repeat-one to loop the same sentence until every detail lands

It's designed for the way you actually study one sentence at a time.

Improvements
The long-press copy popup is back and better. You can now copy the headword along with its related words in one tap.

We've also fixed a few minor bugs.

If you'd like to listen to example sentences and collocations more carefully at your own pace, give this update a try. If you're enjoying the app, a review on the App Store would mean a lot to us. 1.0.40 May 24 【New】
You can now A/B-compare natural and slow playback in an instant. Press and hold an English word or sentence to open a panel where you can switch playback modes and adjust speed on the spot. You can also change the speed from Settings, and your choice is saved across sessions so you can pick up right where you left off. Listen to the same sentence in slow and natural back-to-back to catch every subtle linking and rhythm.

【Improvements】
Fixed a few minor bugs.

If you'd like to listen to example sentences and collocations more carefully at your own pace, give this update a try.
If you're enjoying the app, a review on the App Store would mean a lot to us. 1.0.39 Apr 28 【Improvements】
- Improved speech recognition accuracy and stability, making pronunciation checks smoother.
- Fixed an issue where progress in Challenge mode might not be reflected correctly.
- Fixed a few minor bugs.

If you'd like a smoother pronunciation practice experience, please try this update.
If you're enjoying the app, a review on the App Store would mean a lot to us. 1.0.38 Apr 18 【Improvements & Fixes】
- Fixed challenge mode lap count display: Resolved an issue where lap counts could appear as 0 or less than one lap in some cases. Existing learning records are now reflected correctly.
- Fixed an issue where the "Note" button on the learning screen could disappear when using iPad multitasking with another app.

We hope this update helps with your daily learning.
If you enjoy the app, we'd love to hear from you — please leave a review or rating! 1.0.36 Feb 24 【Improvements & Fixes】
- Improved achievement screen usability: You can now hide the study report button from the Settings screen, making it easier to dismiss the achievement screen.

We hope this update helps with your daily learning.
If you enjoy the app, we'd love to hear from you — please leave a review or rating! 1.0.35 Feb 21 【Improvements & Fixes】
- Fixed notification bug: Resolved an issue where daily reminders were still sent after being turned OFF. 1.0.34 Feb 12 【New Features】
- Studyplus integration: You can now share your learning activity from the app directly to Studyplus.

【Improvements & Fixes】
- Improved stability: Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash under certain conditions.

We hope this update helps support your daily learning.
If you enjoy using the app, we’d really appreciate it if you could leave a review or rating. 1.0.33 Feb 9 New Features
- Learning Reminders: Get notified at your chosen time to build a consistent daily study habit.
- Distinction Challenge Notifications: Stay up to date with challenge announcements and track your progress during events.
- Information Updates: Be the first to know about new content and app updates.

Improvements and Fixes
- Smoother Study Reports: Create and edit study reports in the app, both during challenges and in normal study mode.
- Easier Sharing of Achievements: Share your progress and completion certificates for each book just like a study report.
- Improved Learning Records: Audio playback time is now included in your study history.
- Stability Improvements: Fixed minor issues related to study plan settings.

We hope this update supports your daily learning. If you’re enjoying the app, we’d appreciate a review or rating. 1.0.32 Jan 29 ・Added support for iOS 26’s new “Liquid Glass” design.
・Fixed minor bugs and improved stability.

Distinction 2000 App will continue to support your vocabulary growth. If you enjoy using the app, we’d really appreciate your support with a 5-star review on the App Store. 1.0.31 10/01/2025 ・You can now refresh the Account screen by opening it or by pulling down to update to the latest status.

Distinction 2000 App will continue to support your vocabulary development. If you enjoy the app, we'd appreciate your support with a 5‑star review on the App Store. 1.0.30 09/07/2025 ・New feature: You can now disable automatic audio playback on the Learning screen.
　Settings: Today > Settings > Auto Play Audio

Distinction 2000 App continues to support your vocabulary growth. If you enjoy the app, we’d appreciate a 5‑star review on the App Store. 1.0.29 09/06/2025 • Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

We are committed to continuously improving the app based on your valuable feedback, so we can better support your English learning journey.
Thank you for your continued support! 1.0.28 06/20/2025 • Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

We are committed to continuously improving the app based on your valuable feedback, so we can better support your English learning journey.
Thank you for your continued support! 1.0.27 06/19/2025 • Fixed an issue where a "Download Required" alert appeared even though the paid content had already been downloaded.
 - This issue occurred on some devices under specific conditions. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. If you still see a "Download" button on the "Account" screen, please try downloading the content again.

We’re committed to continuously improving the quality of the app based on your valuable feedback, so we can better support your English learning journey.
Thank you for your continued support! 1.0.26 06/17/2025 ＼You can now customize when your “day” starts／
Even if you study late at night, it still counts toward your daily goal—perfect for night owls.
You can change this setting via “Today” > “Settings.”

• Fixed an issue where study sessions couldn’t be started while offline.
 – You can now study with confidence even in places with poor connectivity, such as on a plane or in areas with unstable networks.

• Addressed an issue where a “Download Required” alert appeared even though paid content had already been downloaded.
 – This issue has been observed on certain devices under specific conditions. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We are currently investigating the root cause, and have implemented a temporary workaround. If the problem persists, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could contact us.

The Distinction 2000 App is here to fully support your vocabulary-building journey.
We hope this update brings you an even smoother learning experience.
If you’re enjoying the app, we’d be truly grateful for your support with a ⋱5-star review⋰! 1.0.25 06/16/2025 • Fixed an issue where notes deleted due to a problem in the previous version (v.1.0.21) can now be restored.
 - We sincerely apologize for the concern and inconvenience caused. We deeply regret the trouble this may have caused. After updating, deleted notes will be automatically restored when you open the app.
 - Please note that this applies to notes for users who have been using the app since version v.1.0.20 or earlier. Unfortunately, if you installed v.1.0.21 or v.1.0.22 as a new user, it may be difficult to restore deleted notes. We kindly ask for your understanding.

We will continue to improve the quality of our app based on your feedback to better support your English learning.
Thank you for your continued support. 1.0.24 06/12/2025 • Fixed an issue where notes were deleted under specific conditions
 - This problem only occurred under certain circumstances and has now been resolved
 - We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. There is a possibility that your previously saved notes can be restored. Please long-press “Contact Distinction App Support” from “Account,” select “Send Data,” and then email your inquiry via “Contact Distinction App Support.”

• We have improved the issue that caused the Browse screen to freeze

We will continue to improve quality based on your feedback so that we can better support your English learning.
Thank you for your continued support. 1.0.23 06/10/2025