Best apps like Collins German-English

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Updated September 2026

Collins German is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 39+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Collins German

Ultralingua German-English#1

Ultralingua German-English by Ultralingua, Inc.

Bilingual dictionary and verbs
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(104 ratings)
$14.99
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This app provides a comprehensive German-English dictionary with over 295,000 translations and conjugates thousands of verbs. It includes usage notes, examples, and a number translator, all accessible offline.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary with 250,000+ entries
  • ✅ Includes noun gender (der, die, das) for German nouns
  • 🔄 Excellent verb conjugation tables with multiple tenses
  • 🌐 Works offline without internet connection
  • ⚡ Fast search functionality
  • 🎯 Clean and intuitive user interface
  • 🔗 Ability to tap words for additional definitions
  • 📖 Rich example phrases and contextual usage
  • 🔀 Bidirectional translation (English-German and vice versa)
  • 🎓 Suitable for serious language learners and students
  • 💰 Good value compared to physical dictionaries
  • 🔍 Can search using conjugated verb forms to find infinitives

Room to Improve

  • 💸 High price point ($20-30) compared to free alternatives
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⚠️ App won't launch or open properly
  • 🔤 Missing pronunciation audio for German words
  • 📝 Incomplete vocabulary for some common words
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding expressions and phrases
  • ⌨️ No transitive/intransitive verb indicators
  • 🐢 Slow startup time on some devices
  • 🎨 Poor interface design in recent updates
  • 📱 iPad performance issues and landscape mode problems
  • 🔤 Typos and errors with umlauts in entries
  • 🔤 Inconsistent search results and missing common words
  • 🔧 UI responsiveness issues during searches
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#2

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#83in Reference
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Access a vast collection of dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Features include offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists. Ideal for students, professionals, and word enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Reliable and simple to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language
  • 👍 Very useful for learning new words
  • 👍 Excellent reference app
  • 👍 Helps with homework or even if you forgot how to spell write or don't know the meaning of a word
  • 👍 Excellent dictionary that has everything you'll ever need
  • 👍 Offline access is very helpful
  • 👍 Detailed definitions including word origins

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
  • 🐛 Never connect the server
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads
  • 🐛 Definitions disappear before reading is complete
  • 🔒 Intrusive and persistent ads even in paid version
  • 🔒 Subscription pricing is too high
Dictionary.com: English Words#3

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media, Inc.

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🤩 Great for expanding vocabulary

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🤔 Confusing layout changes and UI issues
  • 🤷‍♀️ Paid features not always working as expected

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