First Word is a word association test built around one simple measurement: how long it takes you to answer.
A word appears on screen. The moment the first word comes to mind, tap the screen. First Word measures the time between seeing the word and giving your answer.
Some words take a fraction of a second. Others make you hesitate. That difference is what you're here to see.
THE TEST
Press Play and a word appears.
Think of the first word that comes to mind, then tap the screen.
The faster you answer, the shorter your time. There are no right answers and no time to deliberate over them. The point is your immediate response.
TWO WORD SETS
Light uses familiar things from everyday life: food, animals, objects, places and more.
Deep focuses on more personal ideas: relationships, childhood, memory, ambition and other parts of life.
Both sets are available from the start.
YOUR RESULTS
Choose a run of 8, 12, 20 or 40 words.
Afterwards, see your median response time, fastest and slowest answers, personal best, and recent performance.
Your previous runs stay available so you can see how your results change over time.
SHARE A RUN
You can create an image showing the results of a run and share it using Android's normal sharing tools.
Nothing is shared unless you choose to share it.
LIGHT AND DARK
Available in both light and dark themes.
PRIVATE BY DEFAULT
First Word doesn't require an account and works entirely offline.
Your results stay on your device. There is no cloud account, analytics, advertising, or microphone access.
FREE
First Word is completely free.
No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.
The game is supported by voluntary donations, with a donation link in Settings.
Made by a developer who answers email: christos@sudo-ezekiel.com
One word appears. Tap the instant your answer arrives. See how long you paused.