The Engine

Everything you need to capture, organize, and master the phrases you actually encounter.

Neural Translation

Capture phrases from your real-world language experiences using our powerful on-device engine. No internet required—your data stays private. Learn why this beats grammar drills →

  • On-Device Neural Engine (iOS)
  • Instant offline translation
  • Privacy-first local processing
  • Support for dozens of languages
  • Dialect-specific accuracy
  • Tag and search functionality

Smart Flashcards

Practice with our advanced bidirectional flashcard system designed for effective memorization and long-term retention. Understanding vs Speaking →

  • Neural Text-to-Speech (TTS)
  • Bidirectional practice (source ↔ target)
  • Progressive hints (3 levels)
  • Confidence scoring (Easy/Medium/Hard)
  • Mastery tracking per phrase
  • Daily practice reminders

Lists & Packs

Organize your phrases by topic or context. Upgrade to Pro to access our curated library of essential phrase packs.

  • Unlimited custom lists (Pro)
  • Curated Starter Packs (Pro)
  • Slang, Business & Travel topics
  • Context-based organization
  • Quick list creation
  • List metadata & stats

Offline-First

Complete functionality without internet connectivity. Practice during commutes, travel, or anywhere without internet access. Why offline matters →

  • 100% Offline functionality
  • Local-first secure storage
  • Optional cloud sync (Pro tier)
  • Airplane mode ready
  • Seamless online/offline switching

Under the Hood

Architecture

The Psychology of "Zero Latency"

Most apps are "Cloud-First", meaning they fetch data from a server every time you tap a button. This introduces a 200ms-1000ms delay.

Babelbits is Local-First. The entire database lives on your device (SQLite). When you tap "Save", it writes to the metal instantly. We use CRDTs (Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types)to sync securely in the background when you have Wi-Fi, but we never block your flow.

Cloud App Latency:~600ms
Babelbits Latency:~16ms (1 Frame)
Algorithm

The SRS Engine

We don't use a standard linear timer. Our Spaced Repetition System (SRS) calculates the optimal review time based on "Ease Factor" and "Interval Modifiers".

Crucially, we track Production (Speaking) and Recognition (Listening) separately. Just because you can understand a word doesn't mean you can say it. Our algorithm knows the difference and will drill your weak side harder.

Next Review = Interval * EaseFactor
Rating "Hard":1.2x Interval
Rating "Good":2.5x Interval
Rating "Easy":3.2x iInterval

Ready to Start Learning?

Experience the power of personalized, offline-first language learning. Start building your phrase collection today.