ZoodHelp & Support
Lessons
Do I need an account or internet to learn?
No. There is no sign-up. All 21 units, the audio and the phrasebook are inside the app and work offline.
I already speak some Farsi. Can I skip?
Yes. Tap ⚡ Skip on any unit for a short test (one slip allowed), or tap “Already know it” on any new word.
What is the romanization (finglish)?
Latin letters showing how each word is said in Tehran. Tap Me → How to read the romanization for the full key. You can hide it in Me → Learning.
How do I start over?
Me → Your data → Reset course progress.
Translator
How do I use it?
- Open the Translate tab.
- The first time, tap Download model (about 950 MB, use Wi-Fi) and wait for it to get ready.
- Tap the mic and let the other person talk. In Live mode each sentence is translated as they pause; in After mode everything is translated when you tap stop.
The offline translator needs a download — why?
It runs OpenAI's Whisper large-v3 speech model on your iPhone, so nothing is uploaded. The model is about 950 MB, downloaded once (use Wi-Fi). Preparing it the first time can take a few minutes. You can delete it in Me → Translator to free the space.
Which iPhones support the offline translator?
iPhone 13 or newer. Older iPhones don't have enough memory for the model. Lessons, audio and the phrasebook work on every iPhone running iOS 17 or later.
The translation looks wrong
Machine translation can make mistakes, especially with slang or several people talking at once. Hold the phone closer to the speaker. For anything important, double-check with a person.
Privacy & data
What data does Zood collect?
None reaches the developer. Progress and history stay on your iPhone. Read the full Privacy Policy.
How do I delete my data?
Me → Your data → Reset course progress / Delete translation history. Deleting the app removes everything.