# Build Own Dictionary — Create your own dictionaries

> Personalized dictionary creation and management tool for language learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Bita Sobhani.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-own-dictionary/id1429484008 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bita Sobhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372721132)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-own-dictionary/id1429484008/reviews.md

## What is Build Own Dictionary?

Using this app you can create your own dictionaries during learning a foreign language. The key features are:
- Create a dictionary or import it from your device into the app.
- Delete or rename the dictionary.
- Export the dictionary from the app to your device.
- Add quickly a word with its translation and optionally its description to the dictionary.
- Delete or edit words in the dictionary.
- Assign a category name to the words.
- Sort the words alphabetically, by time added, or by category.
- Search a word, translation, or description in the dictionary.
- Translate a sentence, word by word, using your created dictionaries.
- Customize the colors and the font sizes of the dictionary.
- Save all of your created dictionaries as an SQLite database in a DB file.
The premium version enables the export/import feature, adding description, assigning category, customizing colors and font sizes, and sentence translator. It also removes all ads from the app.

## Key features

- Create and import dictionaries
- Add, edit, and delete words
- Categorize words
- Sort words alphabetically or by time
- Search dictionary entries
- Translate sentences word-by-word
- Customize appearance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-own-dictionary/id1429484008/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really good!

*2026-06-19*

I made a dictionary and it currently has 84 words on it.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2026-02-24*

As a conlanger, this is awesome! I’m buying premium Right Now! This is so good for making conlangs and if you do not know what a conlang is it is a constricted language. You can also use it to study languages, might do that In the future, Bye!

### 5/5 — The free version is very useful!

*2026-01-23, version 1.1.5*

⚠️⚠️⚠️WARNING: This is a very lengthy review

Hello, developer! I have been using this app for my made-up language (please don’t judge 😅) This has been a good way to document my words so that I can find them easier. There are many sorting options for the words, and I think it’d be great for people who’d like to learn a second language 😊 This is great for both nerds like me, and people who need to learn a language!

### 5/5 — I love it!

*2026-01-23, version 1.1.5*

This app is very handy to make conlangs (constructed languages)! I have been making my conlang, and I keep forgetting the words that I make. This app helps me remember the words that I have! If you want to make a language or you’re just a nerd, you should get this app! Any nerdy nerds out there should make their own little or big language from the ground up! woohoo!

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2025-11-01*

The only thing this app lets you do without trying to make you pay for an app, that literally seems free in the App Store is create a dictionary title!!!! You cannot even create one entry without it wanting you to pay $3.99 for usage of the app! So, don’t waste your time…. Find a better app.

### 5/5 — A fantastic tool

*2025-10-19*

This application allows you to create, manage and save your dictionaries easily and efficiently. It even recommends regular backups as a precaution. For me, it's an invaluable tool.

**Developer response:** Are you sure that the payment is completed? Please write me an email and explain me more what message is shown when you tap on Restore Purchase. I will help you.

### 1/5 — Delete button for dictionary

*2024-10-12*

Needs a delete feature for mistakes

### 5/5 — Y

*2024-04-26*

Great app

### 5/5 — Great little thing!

*2024-02-26*

As a translator and interpreter on the go, this app is a life saver! Simple, clean and does exactly what promises. Lovely addition to my portable tool set when there’s no interpreters’ booth involved.

### 5/5 — Apostrophes don’t translate

*2023-12-28*

Words with apostrophes don’t seem to translate with the translate function. I’m not using the app for the translator function anyways, just thought you should know. The app is fantastic for dictionary purposes though.

## Frequently asked questions about Build Own Dictionary

### What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to create and manage your own custom dictionaries for language learning. You can add words with their translations and descriptions, organize them into categories, and search your entries. It also offers a feature to translate sentences word-by-word using your created dictionaries.

### What are the key features for language learners?

Key features include the ability to create or import dictionaries, add words with translations and descriptions, assign categories to words, and sort them in various ways. You can also search your dictionary and use the sentence translator.

### Is there a cost to use this app?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. A premium version is available via in-app purchase, which unlocks advanced features like import/export, adding descriptions, categorization, customization, and the sentence translator, while also removing ads.

### What are the benefits of the premium version?

The premium version enables the export/import feature, allows adding descriptions to words, assigning categories, customizing colors and font sizes, and provides access to the sentence translator. It also removes all advertisements from the app.

### How can I organize my words?

You can organize your words by assigning a category name to them. Additionally, the app allows you to sort your words alphabetically, by the time they were added, or by their assigned category, making it easier to manage your vocabulary.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2025-12-16

- Small changes.

### 1.1.4 — 2023-12-14

- Comply with GDPR requirements.

### 1.1.3 — 2023-06-06

- Import Dictionary button added.

### 1.1.2 — 2022-07-02

- Category interface updated to include existing categories.

### 1.1.1 — 2022-01-26

- Bug fixes related to pasting text.

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