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Distinction 2000 - 英単語帳
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 6 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperHidekazu Kato
CategoryEducation
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.6 (1.3k)
Version1.2.4
Age rating4+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)100k+ worldwide
Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab update history & changes
Last change · 11 events since 29 Apr 2023Full timeline ↓📦Updated to version 1.2.4📈Dropped out of every chart we track📦Updated to version 1.2.3✏️New screenshots🆕First spotted by AppInsider🆕Released on the App Store
Full timeline · 11 events
- 📦Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab updated to version 1.2.4【Improvements】
- During continuous playback with auto-scroll on, each example sentence and phrase now scrolls to the top of the screen as it plays. Previously, the view stayed on the first one, so later ones could be hidden at the bottom of the screen.
- Fixed an issue in Learning where example sentences and phrases in the question showed link-like text that did nothing when tapped. With “Links to Distinction Expressions” on, you can now tap the links after the answer is shown.
- Study Mode settings, such as One-Handed Mode and Auto Play Audio, are now saved as soon as you change them. Previously, your changes were lost if you closed Settings without tapping Done or came back from a screen such as Initial Display.
- Addressed an issue where audio could stop playing, such as after using Notes in Learning.
- Fixed an issue on iPhone with iOS 27 where the Settings button in Today and the button next to it touched the right edge of the screen.
- Fixed an issue where “Unknown Error” or a similar message appeared when your device was low on storage. The app now tells you that there is not enough free space.
- Fixed an issue where changes to settings such as Day Transition Time sometimes did not appear when you returned to Settings.
- Fixed issues in the screens opened from Settings or Account, such as default values being saved instead of your settings when you tapped Done while the screen was still loading (for example, the Distinction Challenge day count being reset or Playback Interval becoming 0 seconds), and the screen closing even though the change could not be saved.
- Fixed an issue where you could not tap Done while typing a time on the Day Transition Time screen, so the time you entered sometimes could not be saved. Also fixed an issue where this time appeared in 12-hour form, such as “2:30 AM”, in Settings when the device was set to 12-hour time.
- Fixed an issue where Day Transition Time was treated as a different time after you moved to another time zone.
- Fixed an issue where a change to Speed under Audio was not saved if you closed Settings right after making it.
- Fixed an issue where decimal values such as 2.5 could not be entered for Playback Interval.
- Fixed an issue in the screens opened from Adjust Daily Goal in Settings where tapping Done or Next right after the screen opened made it impossible to close the screen. Also fixed an issue where Distinction Challenge Mode sometimes did not appear there.
- A confirmation now appears before unlinking from Studyplus.
- On iPhone with iOS 26 or later, the buttons at the top right of Today and Browse are now aligned at the same right edge.
- 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.… more - 📈Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab dropped out of every chart we trackLast seen 22 Oct
- 📦Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab updated to version 1.2.3【Improvements】
- Fixed an issue where, after restoring from a backup, the download button could be missing even though the audio had not been downloaded, and tapping Download in the “Download Required” message did not download it.
- Fixed hardware keyboard issues on iPad and other devices: the R key could play the English answer while Japanese (あ) was shown, and Today and other screens might not update after you closed Learning or another screen with Esc.
- 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.… more - 📦Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab updated to version 1.2.2【New Features】
- Added a filter to Today. Use the button next to Settings to narrow Today's lists by section, chapter, part of speech, and item, or to show them in random order. It is set separately from the Browse filter.
- After reaching today's goal, Today's Review can now be limited to the words you marked Hard.
- Search lists such as Bookmarks and Ratings can now be shown in random order.
- You can now study with a hardware keyboard on iPad and other devices (Space shows the answer, 1/2/3 answer, and more).
- Added explanations of new words, words to review, and proficiency to the study plan and Stats.
【Improvements】
- Words reviewed on their review date now correctly move up a level. Previously, answering Good on that day did not raise the level, and the word appeared again the next day.
- The confirmation shown when starting a book over now lists what will be reset.
- Made the audio buttons in word details easier to tap.
- When “Show Study Report Button” is off, the completion screen can now be closed right away.
- Text in word details, Learning, and Today now follows the iPhone and iPad Text Size setting, including per-app settings.
- Fixed an issue where the words you entered in Search could be shown in a different order.
- Fixed an issue where study reminders could show a streak even after the streak had ended.
- Made the guidance clearer when the same email address is already used with a different sign-in method.
- Fixed an issue where the app could fail to finish preparing if audio data could not be prepared at launch.
- Fixed an issue on iPad where the app could quit unexpectedly, such as when switching apps or changing the window size.
- Fixed an issue on iPad where changing the window size while Search was open could switch you to a different screen.
- Fixed an issue on iPad where the buttons at the top of word or section details could disappear as you scrolled. The heading now also appears at the top of the screen as you scroll.
- Refined some layouts on iPad, such as the heading in Today and the margins in Search.
- Fixed an issue in some environments where purchases, including purchases awaiting approval, could fail to be reflected correctly.
- 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.… more - 📦Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab: now updating weekly4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab: new screenshots10 screenshots (was 10) · JP
- 📦Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab updated to version 1.2.0Now 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.… more - 📦Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab updated to version 1.1.5【改善】
- 「日付が切り替わる時間」を 0:00 以外に設定しているとき、0:00 から設定した時刻までの間にアプリを開くと、0:00で日付が切り替わってしまい、学習中の「今日の学習」が最初からになったり、開始画面の「○日目」が1日進んだりすることがある不具合を修正しました。
【お知らせ】
- 学習データは、他のプラットフォーム版のアプリへ引き継げます（事前のバックアップが必要です）。
気になる点やご要望がありましたら、「不具合の報告・ご要望」フォームからお気軽にお寄せください。… more - 🆕Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab first spotted by AppInsider#92 in Top Grossing · Education · Japan
- 📦Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab version 1.1.4【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.… more - 🆕Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.6 ★
1.3k ratings
Measured
New ratings a week
6.5
▲ +80% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab on the App Store
App details
App ID
1622931748
Publisher
Hidekazu Kato
On the store since
Apr 2023
3 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 14.1+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
2
EN JA
Size
357 MB
Also listed in
Books
Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.6 ★
1.3k ratings
Measured
Ratings
1.3k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
6.5
▲ +80% vs the 2 weeks before
Recent ratings
4.6★
vs 4.6★ lifetime
Review momentum
84/100
faster than 81% of Education apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab
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
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
Latest updates
1.2.4
【Improvements】
- During continuous playback with auto-scroll on, each example sentence and phrase now scrolls to the top of the screen as it plays. Previously, the view stayed on the first one, so later ones could be hidden at the bottom of the screen.
- Fixed an issue in Learning where example sentences and phrases in the question showed link-like text that did nothing when tapped. With “Links to Distinction Expressions” on, you can now tap the links after the answer is shown.
- Study Mode settings, such as One-Handed Mode and Auto Play Audio, are now saved as soon as you change them. Previously, your changes were lost if you closed Settings without tapping Done or came back from a screen such as Initial Display.
- Addressed an issue where audio could stop playing, such as after using Notes in Learning.
- Fixed an issue on iPhone with iOS 27 where the Settings button in Today and the button next to it touched the right edge of the screen.
- Fixed an issue where “Unknown Error” or a similar message appeared when your device was low on storage. The app now tells you that there is not enough free space.
- Fixed an issue where changes to settings such as Day Transition Time sometimes did not appear when you returned to Settings.
- Fixed issues in the screens opened from Settings or Account, such as default values being saved instead of your settings when you tapped Done while the screen was still loading (for example, the Distinction Challenge day count being reset or Playback Interval becoming 0 seconds), and the screen closing even though the change could not be saved.
- Fixed an issue where you could not tap Done while typing a time on the Day Transition Time screen, so the time you entered sometimes could not be saved. Also fixed an issue where this time appeared in 12-hour form, such as “2:30 AM”, in Settings when the device was set to 12-hour time.
- Fixed an issue where Day Transition Time was treated as a different time after you moved to another time zone.
- Fixed an issue where a change to Speed under Audio was not saved if you closed Settings right after making it.
- Fixed an issue where decimal values such as 2.5 could not be entered for Playback Interval.
- Fixed an issue in the screens opened from Adjust Daily Goal in Settings where tapping Done or Next right after the screen opened made it impossible to close the screen. Also fixed an issue where Distinction Challenge Mode sometimes did not appear there.
- A confirmation now appears before unlinking from Studyplus.
- On iPhone with iOS 26 or later, the buttons at the top right of Today and Browse are now aligned at the same right edge.
- 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.
1.2.3
【Improvements】
- Fixed an issue where, after restoring from a backup, the download button could be missing even though the audio had not been downloaded, and tapping Download in the “Download Required” message did not download it.
- Fixed hardware keyboard issues on iPad and other devices: the R key could play the English answer while Japanese (あ) was shown, and Today and other screens might not update after you closed Learning or another screen with Esc.
- 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.
1.2.2
【New Features】
- Added a filter to Today. Use the button next to Settings to narrow Today's lists by section, chapter, part of speech, and item, or to show them in random order. It is set separately from the Browse filter.
- After reaching today's goal, Today's Review can now be limited to the words you marked Hard.
- Search lists such as Bookmarks and Ratings can now be shown in random order.
- You can now study with a hardware keyboard on iPad and other devices (Space shows the answer, 1/2/3 answer, and more).
- Added explanations of new words, words to review, and proficiency to the study plan and Stats.
【Improvements】
- Words reviewed on their review date now correctly move up a level. Previously, answering Good on that day did not raise the level, and the word appeared again the next day.
- The confirmation shown when starting a book over now lists what will be reset.
- Made the audio buttons in word details easier to tap.
- When “Show Study Report Button” is off, the completion screen can now be closed right away.
- Text in word details, Learning, and Today now follows the iPhone and iPad Text Size setting, including per-app settings.
- Fixed an issue where the words you entered in Search could be shown in a different order.
- Fixed an issue where study reminders could show a streak even after the streak had ended.
- Made the guidance clearer when the same email address is already used with a different sign-in method.
- Fixed an issue where the app could fail to finish preparing if audio data could not be prepared at launch.
- Fixed an issue on iPad where the app could quit unexpectedly, such as when switching apps or changing the window size.
- Fixed an issue on iPad where changing the window size while Search was open could switch you to a different screen.
- Fixed an issue on iPad where the buttons at the top of word or section details could disappear as you scrolled. The heading now also appears at the top of the screen as you scroll.
- Refined some layouts on iPad, such as the heading in Today and the margins in Search.
- Fixed an issue in some environments where purchases, including purchases awaiting approval, could fail to be reflected correctly.
- 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.
Store changes
What Distinction 2000 - Core Vocab changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
New screenshots
10 screenshots (was 10)
