# Bandal: Korean Dictionary — Offline Korean dictionary

> Offline Korean-English dictionary with over 55,000 entries and customizable features. (iPhone/iPad app by Oscar Sjostrand.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandal-korean-dictionary/id6756332219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oscar Sjostrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860145775)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 158 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandal-korean-dictionary/id6756332219/reviews.md

## What is Bandal?

Meet Bandal, a simple and beautiful dictionary for Korean to English, Japanese and Chinese. (More languages coming soon.)

Bandal offers 55,000+ Korean entries, sourced from Korea's official NIKL dictionary. (National Institute of Korean Language)

270,000+ Korean example sentences help you contextualise and understand each entry.
PLUS, Bandal features English translations of all example sentences.

Highlights:
100% offline: The entire dictionary is built in and works instantly.
No ads or tracking: No distracting ads or sneaky paywalls.
No lock-in: Easily export your folders and favourites to CSV and JSON (e.g. for making flashcards in Anki)

Stargazing: Watch random dictionary entries gently fall from the night sky and get inspired

Instant search: Find any of the 55,000+ entries instantly.
Filter results by nouns, verbs, expressions etc.
Listen to pronunciations with on-device text-to-speech

Example sentences: 270,000+ examples help you understand each entry (Currently only in English)
Favorites: Save your must-learn words and phrases into folders for when you need them.
Clean design: A beautiful, easy-to-read layout.

Note on In-App Purchases (IAP):
There are no paywalled features, but a "Bandal Supporter" IAP allows you to support the maintenance of this app. You also unlock these bonus visual features:
1. Custom background image on the search screen
2. Set emoji labels for your Favorites folders
3. The stargazing bear gets a coffee cup! (How nice of you!)

## Key features

- 100% offline functionality
- 55,000+ words and phrases
- Instant search
- Accurate definitions
- Save favorite words
- Clean and beautiful design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Custom Designs | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandal-korean-dictionary/id6756332219/reviews.md

### 5/5 — one of the best dictionary apps i’ve tried!

*2026-07-23*

saw your post on reddit and wanted to see what the app was like and i was seriously impressed. i love how functional it is

## Frequently asked questions about Bandal

### What is Bandal's core functionality?

Bandal is an offline Korean-English dictionary. It provides access to over 55,000 words and phrases without requiring an internet connection, making it useful for travel and study.

### Is Bandal accurate?

Yes, Bandal's definitions and examples are based on the National Institute of Korean Language's official Korean-English dictionary, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

### Does Bandal have ads?

No, Bandal is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads, ever,' ensuring a distraction-free user experience.

### What are the in-app purchases for Bandal?

The 'Bandal Supporter' in-app purchase is a one-time contribution that unlocks cosmetic features like custom background images, emoji labels for favorites, and a small visual change to an in-app character.

### Can I save words in Bandal?

Yes, Bandal allows you to save your must-learn words and phrases into folders. This feature helps you organize and revisit vocabulary you want to master.

### What devices is Bandal available on?

Bandal is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for a smooth and fast experience on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Bandal updated?

The provided data indicates the latest version is 1.0, released on February 6, 2026. Further update frequency cannot be determined from this information.

### What is the age rating for Bandal?

Bandal has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-07-08

A huge update!
Added 270,000 example sentences (Translated from Korean -> English)
Now supports iOS 18 and MacOS. (Previously only iOS 26 and up)
Filter search results by nouns, verbs, expressions etc. (Very fun, please try it!)
Romanization for each entry added
Listen to pronunciation with on-device text-to-speech
Korean to Japanese and Chinese dictionary support added
Word/Expression of the day widget
iCloud sync can now be enabled
For Anki / flashcard users: Added functionality to export your favourites and folders as JSON or CSV files
Fixed certain search results not appearing (homonyms)
Adjusted sorting method for search results (exact matches rank higher)

### 1.0 — 2026-02-06

No release notes.

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