# Booktionary: Camera Dictionary — Scan & define printed words

> Scan & define printed words (iPhone/iPad app by FREDERIC D VINCENT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booktionary-camera-dictionary/id6796368335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FREDERIC D VINCENT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796368338)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 153 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and 16 more
- Released: 2026-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-10-12
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booktionary-camera-dictionary/id6796368335/reviews.md

## What is Booktionary?

Look up a word in a printed book with your iPhone camera. Read its dictionary definition and return to your book.

One purchase includes all available dictionaries and translation packs. No subscription or in-app purchases. Optional language downloads are included.

Hold the centre ring over a word for about a second. The word is highlighted and its definition opens. Swipe the panel away to continue reading.

Choose your book language
English definitions are included. Other book dictionaries are optional downloads. Dictionary coverage varies by word and language; not every word or inflected form is available.

Kurdish (Kurmanji) — Kurdî (Kurmancî)
Add the Kurmanji dictionary for Latin-script Kurdish books, or choose an optional English → Kurmanji word translation pack for English books. A Kurmanji interface is also available. These resources cover Northern Kurdish; they do not include Sorani. Meanings and equivalents come from Wiktionary. Camera recognition can miss accents in difficult text.

Translations for English books
Choose a separate optional translation pack to display equivalents beside English definitions. These are word translations, and availability varies. Books in other languages show dictionary definitions.

Offline after setup
An internet connection is needed to load the language catalog and download a selected dictionary or translation pack. Installed resources work offline. No account needed.

Privacy
Camera frames and recognized words stay on your iPhone. No analytics or tracking. Downloading resources contacts the content host, which receives connection details such as your IP address.

Requires an iPhone with iOS 17 or later.

## Chart rankings

- #29 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2026-10-10

More book dictionaries, English word translation packs and interface languages, including Kurdish (Kurmanji). Definitions and translation packs download separately when you choose them.

This release also improves first-match speed, highlight stability and word lookup.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-10-10

A refreshed open-book logo and app icon. Definitions can open sooner when the meaning in this sentence is ready. Large language packs download faster when the server supports it.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-10-05

Updated App Store screenshots and clearer information about included language packs. The app continues to support six book languages and offline lookup after setup.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-10-04

Now available with an interface in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and German. A new book logo and a clearer home screen.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-10-02

Portuguese, Italian and German are now available as book languages. Download their definitions or add their translations for English books. Installed packs work offline.

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