A writing systems atlas in your pocket
Learn writing systems without the overwhelm
Explore 267+ writing systems and 2400+ characters with flashcards and quizzes, plus a world map of scripts.
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Designed for quick curiosity and deep rabbit holes
Open it for a minute, stay for an hour. The experience is structured, calm, and satisfying, so learning feels effortless.
Decorative stock photographs of manuscripts and inscriptions; not screenshots of the app.
Features
Explore writing systems, practice characters, browse languages on a map, and more.
Vast choice of scripts
Learn about 267 writing systems and 2400+ characters across them. Discover constructed scripts and fictitious alphabets from the Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and more.
Learn the story behind the alphabets
Discover each alphabet's history, characteristics and related languages. Each script is a fascinating world!
Alphabet overview
Get an instant overview of each alphabet: the letter, its name, its transliteration and its sound in a glance.
Flashcards
Use flashcards to learn each character at your own pace, including how to write it by hand, and how it's most often pronounced.
Script Map
Navigate a world of scripts. The birthplaces of all 267 scripts have been meticulously added to this map.
Languages
Learn about 629 languages, real and constructed, and which writing systems they use.
Dark mode
Experience sleek elegance and eye comfort with the dark theme. Reduce eye strain, save battery, and enjoy a modern, sophisticated interface tailored for night-time or all-day use.
Tailored quiz
Challenge yourself to a multiple-choice quiz, to learn each sign. You can even design your own quizzes.
Writing systems with signs
These writing systems include character signs you can study inside the app.
- Latin script
- Greek alphabet
- Cyrillic script
- Hebrew alphabet
- Elder Futhark
- Arabic script
- Morse code
- Armenian alphabet
- Coptic script
- N’ko
- Thaana
- Hangul
- Cherokee syllabary
- Gothic script
- Phoenician script
- Egyptian hieroglyphs
- Neo-Tifinagh
- Geʽez script
- Braille script
- Devanagari
- Hiragana
- Katakana
- Cuneiform
- Thai script
- Canadian Aboriginal syllabics
- Ogham
- Lontara
- Eastern Syriac script
- Malayalam script
- Glagolitic
- Younger Futhark
- Tibetan alphabet
- Linear B
- Lycian
- Lydian
- Baybayin
- Khmer
- Telugu
- Mongolian
- Anatolian Hieroglyphs
- Futhorc
- Old Italic
- Old Turkic
- Aramaic alphabet
- Leet
- Tamil script
- Avestan
- Bangla alphabet
- Mandaic
- Old Hungarian
- Bamum script
- Lao
- Aurebesh
- Avoiuli
- Mkhedruli
- Nuskhuri
- Asomtavruli
- Tengwar
- American Sign Language
- Javanese script
- Standard Galactic Alphabet
- Flag semaphore
- Mayan hieroglyphs
- PIqaD
What people are saying
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Humanity, written down
Scripts carry laws, prayers, jokes, and grocery lists: the traces of real lives across continents. Wander through that diversity at your own pace: no homework, no pressure, just curiosity.
Decorative stock photographs of manuscripts and inscriptions; not screenshots of the app.
FAQ
A few quick answers.
Is this just flashcards?
No. World of Alphabets is also an atlas and a reference. You can explore scripts by history, region, and language, then switch into practice mode when you’re ready.
Can I learn fictional or constructed alphabets too?
Yes. Alongside historical writing systems, you’ll find constructed scripts and pop-culture favorites to keep exploration fun.
Is it good for short daily practice?
Absolutely. The flow is designed for quick sessions. Browse a script, learn a few characters, take a quiz, and you’re done.
Sign ᐖ (ō) from the Canadian Aboriginal syllabics
Rune Algiz ᛉ (z) from the Elder Futhark runic alphabet
Letter Ḍa ड from the Devanagari abugida