Everything you need to know about VietWise
VietWise is a mobile app that brings Vietnamese wisdom, proverbs, and sayings to your fingertips. Each wisdom entry includes:
Our mission is to help you connect with Vietnamese culture, whether you're learning the language, seeking daily inspiration, or rediscovering your roots.
Step 1: Download VietWise from the App Store
Step 2: Open the app and complete the quick onboarding (select your motivations for using VietWise)
Step 3: Start exploring! Swipe through wisdoms on the home screen
Step 4: Tap the play button (or slow play button) to hear Vietnamese pronunciation with professional native speakers
Step 5: Like, save to collections, or journal your thoughts about wisdoms that resonate with you
No, you can use VietWise without an account. All your data (likes, collections, journal entries) is stored locally on your device.
However, creating an account allows you to:
The free version of VietWise includes:
VietWise Pro unlocks the full experience:
Pro users are more likely to turn reflection into real change.
VietWise Pro is available with two subscription options:
All subscriptions are managed through the App Store and can be cancelled anytime.
Yes! You can cancel your VietWise Pro subscription at any time. We believe in transparency and want to make cancellation as easy as subscribing.
For iPhone/iPad users (App Store):
For Android users (Google Play):
What happens after I cancel?
Need more help? If you're having trouble canceling, contact Apple Support or Google Play Support directly - they manage all subscription billing.
VietWise creates a personalized wisdom feed based on your motivations selected during onboarding.
Our algorithm uses a 70/30 split:
This ensures you get relevant content while still discovering new wisdom.
Yes! You can update your content preferences at any time to refine your personalized feed.
To change your preferences:
Available motivations include:
Note: When you update your preferences, your feed will reset to show content matching your new selections. Your scroll position will return to the beginning.
Collections let you organize wisdoms into custom groups that matter to you.
To create a collection:
To view your collections:
The Journal feature lets you capture your personal reflections on any wisdom.
To add a journal entry:
To view all your journal entries:
Yes! VietWise supports three Vietnamese accents:
To change accent:
You can also choose between male and female voices by tapping "Voice gender" in the same section.
Auto-play automatically speaks the Vietnamese text when you scroll to a new wisdom.
To toggle Auto-play:
Even with Auto-play off, you can still manually play any wisdom by tapping the play button.
VietWise uses professional Vietnamese voice recordings for all audio playback:
You can customize your preferred accent and voice gender in Settings > Personalise.
VietWise Pro gives you detailed analytics about your wisdom journey:
These insights help you understand your learning patterns and track your growth.
VietWise Pro users can access their complete history of viewed wisdoms.
Features:
Free users see a preview but need Pro to unlock full history access.
Streaks track your daily engagement with VietWise and help build a consistent learning habit.
How streaks are calculated:
Weekly streak display:
Your streak data syncs to the cloud if you have an account, so you won't lose progress if you switch devices.
If you're experiencing audio issues, try these steps:
If issues persist, please contact support.
If you have an account:
If you don't have an account:
Unfortunately, data stored locally on your device cannot be recovered if the app is deleted or the device is reset. We strongly recommend creating an account to back up your data.
VietWise supports three appearance options:
To change:
Yes! VietWise works completely offline once you've downloaded the app.
Offline features:
Requires internet:
VietWise allows you to download high-quality pre-recorded audio files for offline listening:
To download offline audio:
Benefits:
You can manage downloaded audio files and free up storage space by deleting dialects you no longer need from the same screen.
VietWise is currently available for:
The app is optimized for both phone and tablet screens.
Absolutely. We take your privacy seriously:
Read our full Privacy Policy for details.
You can selectively clear different types of data stored on your device:
To clear specific data:
Note: Your preferences (accent, appearance) are preserved when clearing data. If you're signed in, your synced data remains in the cloud unless you delete your account. Clear Streak and Clear All Data are advanced features available exclusively to VietWise Pro users.
To permanently delete your account and all associated synced data:
Important: This action is permanent and cannot be undone. All your synced data, collections, and journal entries will be permanently deleted from our servers.
If you've been using VietWise without an account and then create an account or sign in, all your local progress is preserved and merged with any existing account data.
Your local data is kept:
Smart merge example: If you had a 7-day streak on your phone and sign in on your iPad that has a 14-day streak, your account will show the 14-day streak (the highest).
Tip: Don't worry about losing progress when signing in - we preserve everything! However, we recommend signing in early to ensure your data is backed up to the cloud.
Yes! You can install VietWise on multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.) and sign in with the same account.
Important: You can only be actively signed in on one device at a time.
How it works:
This single-session approach ensures your data stays consistent and prevents sync conflicts. It's similar to how Netflix and Spotify work.
What data syncs:
Auto-sync: When signed in, VietWise automatically backs up your data to the cloud every 5 minutes. When you switch devices and sign in, you'll get all your latest data.