Oratio
An elegant word every day.
An elegant word each day, with its definition, etymology, synonyms, and a usage example. An editorial space to cultivate your vocabulary.
Oratio is a minimalist app made for people who love words. No pressure, no aggressive gamification, no invasive notifications. Just one word a day, with all its context, and optional mechanics to reinforce what you have learned.
What you'll find in Oratio
An elegant word every day
Carefully curated, with its precise definition, etymology, synonyms, usage example, and audio pronunciation.
Daily challenges to reinforce what you learn
Varied mechanics, no time pressure, designed for the pleasure of playing with language.
Word games inspired by the classics
Wordle, word search, a mini crossword, and anagrams, all built on Oratio’s word catalog.
Premium themed libraries
Curated word packs to talk about love, grief, work, and more themes in preparation.
A streak system with resilience
Rewards consistency without punishing real life.
How it's built
Tech stack
React 18 + strict TypeScript + Vite + Ionic React + Capacitor 6, with local persistence and no backend.
Product decisions
No backend, no data collection, no ads. A single subscription model via RevenueCat + Google Play Billing.
Design
A premium editorial identity with Fraunces (serif for content) and Inter (sans for UI), and a dark cream palette with a gold accent.
Project status
In preparation for launch on Google Play.
Navigation
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Create with:
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Astro
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Tailwind CSS
by Simão Santos