# dict.cc Dictionary — translations for 26 languages

> Offline dictionary with 53 language combinations and daily updates. (iPhone/iPad app by dict.cc GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictcc-dictionary/id327732352 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [dict.cc GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/327732355)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 131 App Store ratings · 200 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictcc-dictionary/id327732352/reviews.md

## What is dict.cc Dictionary?

Dictionary for 53 language combinations, usable with or without an internet connection (offline dictionary). Vocabularies can be downloaded and updated within the app for free.

German-English dictionary: more than 1 million translations
All dictionaries are bidirectional, so German-English doubles as English-German. Just type in your keyword in either language.
The following languages are available in combination with German and English:

Albanian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Esperanto, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Latin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

New translations and corrections can be suggested at http://contribute.dict.cc/. Every translation gets checked by several other contributing users. The downloadable vocabularies are updated daily.

This version shows ads, but you can unlock the ad-free version with additional features, such as "Recent Searches", Quiz Game" and "Vocabulary Trainer" within the app. Try it for free for one week!

URL scheme information: http://www.dict.cc/iphone.php

## Key features

- Offline dictionary functionality
- 53 language combinations
- Bidirectional translations
- Daily vocabulary updates
- User-suggested translations
- Ad-free version with extra features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Pack for 1 Year | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of dict.cc Dictionary?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent, fast, and efficient
- 👍 Comprehensive dictionary with extensive vocabulary
- 🔒 Offline functionality is very useful
- 💡 Helpful for learning and improving language skills
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of search history and word saving features
- 👎 Excessive ads in free version
- 👎 Missing noun gender and verb conjugation information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on older iOS devices
- Keyboard doesn't show up in some cases
- Dictionary downloads sometimes fail

**Most requested features**

- Add search history and ability to save words
- Improve verb conjugation and noun gender display
- Implement landscape mode
- Introduce a word-of-the-day feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 200)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictcc-dictionary/id327732352/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exactly what do you need

*2026-05-10*

Off line, different languages, easy to use with synonyms, types and genres. 

Most important, not subscriptions or abusing ads. It reserve to get the pay version, if you are planning to use a lot, just because they don’t force you to.

### 5/5 — Prefer it over any app

*2026-04-28*

This has been my go to translation app for over a decade. Thank you! You rock 💪

### 5/5 — Simple and Accurate

*2026-02-01*

Simple, fast, lightweight dictionary with quite accurate translations and audios. Has been pretty helpful for my German vocabulary.

### 5/5 — Best App available  in the App Store.

*2026-01-11*

I have tried many apps but none is as good as dict.cc it has accurate meanings as well as pronunciation that helps very much it also has many wide features that are very useful great app paul 🙏🏻

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-07-30*

Excellent, that's all!

### 5/5 — My go-to app for 20 years and counting

*2025-04-28*

I use it almost daily across different languages — it’s so much fun and a fantastic way to learn!

### 5/5 — Suchfunktion klasse

*2024-12-06*

Diese App nutze ich seit vielen Jahren. Ich mag sie da sie direkt bei Buchstaben Eingaben schon Vorschläge anbietet und man gerade wenn man die Schreibweise des gesuchten Wortes nicht so gut kennt dann mit der angebotenen List an Wortvorschlägen das richte übersetzen lassen kann. Keine störenden Werbeflächen lediglich im der Fusszeile eine kleine ads Anzeige .

### 5/5 — Perfekt

*2024-11-30*

Ich nutze die App seit fast 10 Jahren.
Ich habe nie eine andere getestet, weil diese hier einfach alles kann, was ich benötige… Ich nutze sie überwiegend für Englisch.
Was unbedingt zu erwähnen ist: sie ist wirklich kostenlos, man wird nicht permanent genötigt doch ein Abo abzuschließen. Wenn man die Plus Version haben möchte, zahlt man einmalig. Man wird nicht mit Werbung zugemüllt. 
Einzige Bitte: Ich hätte so gerne ein Widget ☺️

### 5/5 — Classic

*2024-09-15, version 13.0*

I have been using dict.cc for years. Huge database of words and offline mode is great when traveling.

This app would be better though if you could save words to a list to review later.

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2024-09-13*

This is the best German-English app I have found. It is far better than branded apps I have paid for. At the time of this review, the modest $1.99 to remove ads was money well spent.

## Frequently asked questions about dict.cc Dictionary

### What does the dict.cc Dictionary app do?

The app functions as an offline dictionary, offering translations for 53 language combinations. It allows you to download and update vocabularies for free, enabling usage even without an internet connection. All dictionaries are bidirectional, meaning you can search in either language.

### What are the key features of this dictionary app?

Key features include offline dictionary functionality for 53 language pairs, bidirectional translations, and daily updates to downloadable vocabularies. Users can also suggest new translations and corrections. An optional ad-free version offers additional features like a quiz game and vocabulary trainer.

### How much does the dict.cc Dictionary app cost?

The app is free to download and use with ads. You can unlock an ad-free experience with additional features through an in-app purchase, which includes a one-week free trial.

### Is this dictionary app compatible with my device?

The provided description does not specify exact compatibility requirements. However, it mentions a URL scheme for iPhone, suggesting it is available on iOS. For other platforms, it's recommended to check the app store listing for detailed compatibility information.

### What are common use cases for the dict.cc Dictionary app?

This app is ideal for travelers, students, and anyone needing to translate words or phrases between languages, especially when internet access is limited. It's useful for learning new vocabulary, understanding foreign texts, and communicating across different language barriers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.8.2 — 2026-08-20

New menu for language settings (search screen top right); versioning scheme changed to year.month; usability improvements; bugfix (font size)

### 26.8.1 — 2026-08-18

New menu for language settings (search screen top right); versioning scheme changed to year.month; usability improvements; bugfix (layout problem on search screen)

### 26.8 — 2026-08-14

New menu for language settings (search screen top right); versioning scheme changed to year.month; usability improvements, bug fixes and adjustments for new OS versions

### 13.1.26 — 2025-08-22

Usability improvements, bug fixes and adjustments for new OS versions

### 13.1.25 — 2025-08-14

Usability improvements, bug fixes and adjustments for new OS versions

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## More apps by dict.cc GmbH

- [dict.cc+ Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictcc-plus-dictionary/id521791825)

All apps by dict.cc GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/327732355

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