Dictionary Library

Dictionary Library

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Details about Dictionary Library

  • Released
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  • iOS Version
  • Age Rating
  • Size
  • Devices
  • Languages
  • December 5, 2013
  • September 30, 2024
  • 9.0+
  • 4+
  • 189.23MB
  • iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • English
    French
    German
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Version History of Dictionary Library

3.80.337

July 14, 2020

Hi there, in this update we have improved the experience on new iPhones and iPads, as well. Here we go! Ándale! Los geht’s! Let’s look up words…

3.80.224

November 22, 2018

Dear dictionary user, with this update we have fixed some minor technical bugs and optimised the app. In addition, those who have the ADVANCED English, French and Spanish dictionaries can look forward to lots of additional entries

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3.80.139

May 4, 2018

NEW - Synchronization via iCloud: access favourites, search history and vocabulary cards with any device logged in to your Apple ID. We look forward to your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de.

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3.80.29

January 12, 2017

• Optimised user-friendliness. • Optimised multitasking on the iPad thanks to Slide Over and Split View (iOS 10). • 3D touch support. • With VoiceOver – for the visually impaired and the blind. We look forward to your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de.

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3.71.57

September 27, 2016

- Minor bugs fixed We look forward to your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de.

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3.59.708

June 3, 2016

- Minor bugs fixed We look forward to your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de.

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3.59.385

December 10, 2015

Now Apple Watch enabled! Look up words quickly and easily with Siri. All you need to do is activate the PONS Dictionary Library in the Watch App on your iPhone. We look forward to your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de.

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3.59.70

September 4, 2015

The PREMIUM dictionaries now include additional information on grammar, verbs and much more! We look forward to your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de.

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3.59.32

August 18, 2015

*** Easy translation in iBooks or Safari *** Looking up words via the Clipboard simplifies translation in iBooks or Safari New and even more convenient is the look-up feature using the share button (iOS 8). Simply select the text, tap the share button and all words that can be translated will be displayed. We look forward to your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de.

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3.56.700

November 2, 2014

*** Bonjour, Hello, ¡Hola! *** The PONS Dictionary Library is becoming even more international: we are pleased to welcome two new dictionaries! CONCISE: English - French CONCISE: English - Spanish We´re happy to answer your questions and comments, which you can email to info@pons.de

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Dictionary Library In-App Purchases History

$5.99

Dictionary German BASIC

Essential vocabulary for leisure and travel

$14.99

Dictionary English - Italian

Dictionary for business and everyday use

$14.99

Dictionary French - English

Dictionary for business and everyday use

$14.99

Dictionary Spanish - English

Dictionary for business and everyday use

$24.99

PONS Dictionary German

Dictionary ADVANCED - for Studies and Work

$24.99

Wörterbuch Deutsch PREMIUM

Standardwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache

$24.99

Spanish German Dictionary

A comprehensive dictionary with 575,000 words

$24.99

French - German Dictionary

A comprehensive dictionary with 600,000 words

$29.99

Dictionary German BUSINESS

Reliable companion for everyday business life

$49.99

Dictionary German PREMIUM

Full standard reference for professionals

$49.99

Wörterbuch Griechisch PREMIUM

Umfassendes Standardwerk für Profis

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Description of Dictionary Library

For many years, language learners have trusted our PONS dictionaries. With the PONS app on your smartphone or tablet, you can find the right translation quickly and at any time. The PONS dictionary library works 100% offline. Select the dictionary library for your app! Find the dictionary to suit your individual situation: If you are going away on holiday and want to just quickly look up a word or two, then the BASIS dictionary is the right choice for you. If you feel safer with a range of medium-sized vocabulary then choose the CONCISE or ADVANCED dictionary. If you write foreign-language texts professionally, then you probably need a more comprehensive dictionary, such as BUSINESS or PREMIUM. Discover dictionaries in a range of different languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, German as a Foreign Language, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Turkish. Functions of the dictionaries: • Direct look-up: Simply select a text in Safari, tap the share button and choose a dictionary. All of the words in the text that can be looked-up are then displayed. • Look-ups from other applications: Copy individual words or whole sentences to the Clipboard, switch back to the dictionary app and individually look up all the words. • Learn vocabulary: You can define words that you would like to learn as a vocabulary card. This allows vocabulary to be learned quickly and effectively! (Optimized for the ADVANCED English, French, Italian and Spanish dictionaries.) • Synchronization via iCloud: access favourites, search history and vocabulary cards (in the dictionaries) with any device logged in to your Apple ID. • Listen to numerous keywords spoken by native speakers and practise your pronunciation. (Available for German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian) • Use the full-text search to find examples. BASIC Ideal for everyday, travel, leisure use (the most important vocabulary) 100,000–120,000 keywords, phrases & translations Languages: German - English, German - French, German - Italian, German - Spanish, German - Portuguese, German - Russian, CONCISE Ideal for everyday, leisure, business use (medium-sized vocabulary) 285,000–295,000 keywords, phrases & translations Languages: English - Brazilian Portuguese, English - French, English - Italian, English - Polish, English - Russian, English - Spanish, German - English, German - French, German - Italian, German - Spanish, German - Polish, German - Russian, German - Turkish, Spanish - Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish - Italian ADVANCED Ideal for every day, university, business (large vocabulary) 338.000 - 775.000 keywords, phrases & translations Languages: German - English, German - French, German - Italian, German - Spanish, German - Dutch BUSINESS Ideal for business (large vocabulary with emphasis on business vocabulary) 571.000 - 800.000 keywords, phrases & translations Languages: German - English, German - French, German - Spanish PREMIUM Ideal for professional users (the most comprehensive PONS vocabulary collection) 685.000 - 930.000 keywords, phrases & translations Languages: German - English, German - French, German - Italian, German - Spanish, German - Greek, German as a foreign language About PONS: PONS has been developing green materials for learning languages for life for over 40 years: from classic dictionaries and grammar aids to audio and software language courses right up to free online services. www.pons.com
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Dictionary Library: FAQ

Can Dictionary Library support iPad devices?

Yes, Dictionary Library is compatible with iPad devices.

Who is responsible for the creation of the Dictionary Library app?

The creator of Dictionary Library is PONS GmbH.

What is the minimum iOS version required to use Dictionary Library?

Your iOS device must have at least iOS 9.0 installed to use the app.

What is the overall rating of the app?

The overall user rating of Dictionary Library is 3.

What’s the app category of Dictionary Library?

The Main Genre Of The Dictionary Library App Is Reference.

What is the latest version of Dictionary Library?

The latest Dictionary Library version released is 3.80.337.

When was the most recent Dictionary Library update released?

Dictionary Library rolled out its latest update on September 30, 2024.

When did the app first launch?

Dictionary Library originally came out on February 5, 2023.

What is the age rating for Dictionary Library?

Dictionary Library is suitable for children aged PONS GmbH.

What are the languages supported by Dictionary Library?

Dictionary Library is available in English, French, German and 3 more.

Does Apple Arcade offer Dictionary Library as part of its collection?

No, Dictionary Library is not featured on Apple Arcade.

Can I make in-app purchases within Dictionary Library?

Yes, you can make in-app purchases to unlock additional features in Dictionary Library.

Can I use Dictionary Library with Apple Vision Pro?

No, you cannot use Dictionary Library with Apple Vision Pro.

Are there commercial ads in Dictionary Library?

No, there are no commercial ads in Dictionary Library.

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Reviews of Dictionary Library

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  • Buggy app for lousy, barebones German dictionaries

    It's 2024 and PONS Langenscheidt last updated their app 3 years ago! Bugs include an automatic crash on launch whenever there is no Internet connection or a slow cellular data link; disappearance of the icon for the keyword/full-text search toggle (you just have to remember where to tap); and a prompt about pasting permission every time you switch to the app, even if you haven't quit the app since last granting or refusing permission to paste from the clipboard.

    The German dictionaries (and I bought the whole library, for hundreds of dollars) suffer from the stupidity of German academics who still think they're limited to the printed page. The tilde (~), which stands for the keyword, is repeated 10 to 20 times in each keyword entry, when it would be easy, in a digital medium, to just repeat the keyword in every expression that uses the word. There's no quick way to jump between the different parts of speech, when the same word can be a noun, a transitive verb, and an intransitive verb; you just have to scroll through the long text. And the biggest shortcoming of all (which, in fairness to PONS Langenscheidt's incompetent user interface designers and programmers, also affects the publisher's printed dictionaries): you don't get a full set of verb conjugation tables! (The only company ever to get that right, in any medium, is Bescherelle, for French verbs.)

    I don't know what to recommend for German dictionaries. PONS Langenscheidt is the best there is, but it's far from good, and the app is unmaintained as of 2024.
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  • Painful, pre-digital user interface

    Especially for languages like German, this one-size-fits-all search user interface is a pain. You can only look up a word in isolation, which makes it necessary to read every single element of a search result entry that might combine 25 different usages and contain 50 distinct expressions/usages, when you include reflexive pronouns, separable prefixes, and prepositions. Another stupidity: you can only find verbs if you know the exact spelling of the infinitive. In any authentic text that you might be reading, most of the verbs are conjugated. Yes, the endings are standard, but German, Spanish, and even English verbs exhibit numerous regular and irregular changes in the verb stem.

    This publisher basically copied its print dictionary, tacked on a generic, minimally useful text search feature inappropriate for the domain of languages, and left the display of result entries unchanged from paper, with no enhancement for the powerful new medium of a mobile phone app.

    I hope a creative, tech-savvy company will invent a more effective digital dictionary user interface and put these clowns out of business someday.
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  • Useful for comparing Pons dictionaries

    I used this to compare the various Pons German-English dictionaries, and then purchased their Advanced edition.