# Dictionary German English PONS — For Advanced Learners

> Offline German-English dictionary with extensive vocabulary and learning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by PONS Langenscheidt GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-german-english-pons/id287656932 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PONS Langenscheidt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/577049805)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $24.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 357 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2019-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-german-english-pons/id287656932/reviews.md

## What is Dictionary German English PONS?

A comprehensive dictionary with 775,000 keywords, phrases and translations.

Do you talk to German friends in your spare time? Do you read or write in German in a wide range of subjects – privately or even professionally? Do you deal with German-speaking partners in your everyday working life?

About the contents:
• Both language directions (German-English and English-German)
• Current and comprehensive vocabulary containing around 315,000 keywords and phrases and more than 460,000 translations
• With context examples, information on language use and lots of information on grammar
• With American, Australian as well as Austrian and Swiss German vocabulary 
• With info boxes for country and people, grammar. Typical mistakes and help with the wording of sentences

What can the app do? 
• This application provides 100% offline functionality.
• Optimised multitasking on the iPad: Slide Over lets you use a second app without ever leaving the first app. Use Split View to open and use two apps simultaneously, allowing you to, for example, look something up in the dictionary while reading your emails or writing messages.
• 3D touch support: tap a keyword lightly on the iPhone and see a preview of the dictionary entry with Peek. Tap on the icon for the PONS dictionary app to open the menu with the main dictionary functions (Quick Actions) and navigate directly to the chosen function within the dictionary.
• For the visually impaired and the blind! Activate the VoiceOver screen reader function to have the selected function keys and dictionary entry elements read out aloud.
• Direct look-up: Simply select a text in Safari, tap the share button and choose a dictionary. All of the words in the text that can be looked-up are then displayed.
• Look-ups from other applications: Copy individual words or whole sentences to the Clipboard, switch back to the dictionary app and individually look up all the words.
• Learn vocabulary: You can define words that you would like to learn as a vocabulary card. This allows vocabulary to be learned quickly and effectively.
• Have fun learning basic vocabulary: five learning games are available – Memory, Word Combination, Word Snake, Alphabet Soup and Professional test – so that you can have fun while mastering the basic vocabulary.
• Listen to numerous keywords spoken by native speakers and practise your pronunciation.
• Use the full-text search to find examples. 

About PONS: 
PONS has been developing green materials for learning languages for life for over 40 years: from classic dictionaries and grammar aids to audio and software language courses right up to free online services. 

www.pons.com 


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## Key features

- Offline functionality
- Extensive vocabulary (775,000+ entries)
- Context examples and grammar info
- Vocabulary learning games
- Native speaker pronunciation audio
- Direct look-up from other apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-german-english-pons/id287656932/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too many clicks

*2026-05-07*

To add a word to flash card needs at least 3 clicks. Can I just add it like I add it to favorites? To play the quiz also needs too many clicks. I cannot swap between flashcards easily. I have to answer the questions right or wrong, before I can move over. I don’t care about the scores! I just want to refresh those words! I hope next version can improve this.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-10-26*

It’s hard to find good advanced dictionaries in the App Store these days, but this is miraculously still here. It’s worth the money and works fine in in ios 26.

### 1/5 — Erwürgte App

*2025-04-03*

Mit Mühe eine App für Durchschnittsnutzer - sehr viele Begriffe fehlen, geknebelte Suche, nur ein-Wort-Eingabe, … diese App ist ein Artefakt; dafür ist der Preis satt überzogen. 
Keine Kaufempfehlung, ab jetzt lieber wieder die ollen Bücher. Da findet man wenigstens halbwegs das Gesuchte. 
Bin immer wieder enttäuscht, wenn ein erneutes ‚ich-versuch’s-nochmal-mir-der-pons-App‘ ins Leere läuft.

### 2/5 — Funktioniert nicht auf iPad Pro

*2024-10-14*

Bei der Funktion Vokabelkarte erstellen hängt sich die App auf. Die Vokabel wird dann nicht gespeichert. Ich muss die App dann mehrmals öffnen und schließen um wieder damit arbeiten zu können.

### 2/5 — Technisch unzuverlässig

*2023-06-27*

Pons Wörterbuch ist an sich von der Nützlichkeit gut durchdacht, wenn diese seit Jahren anhaltende technische Unzuverlässigkeit und Instabilität nicht wäre, wodurch das Arbeiten mit den erweiterten Funktionen keinen Spaß macht und die Investition nicht lohnt.

**Developer response:** Hallo, es tut uns leid, dass Sie nicht zufrieden mit unserer App sind. Sie können sich gerne mit detaillierterem Feedback an kundenservice@pons.de wenden. Wir freuen uns immer über Hinweise und Anregungen!

### 1/5 — Wird nicht mehr unterstützt

*2022-01-27*

Update: … und dann so‘n Spruch … tut uns leid … geben weiter … als Antwort …  nach Wochen! Alles 08/15

So läuft das heute, kaufen und vergessen werden. Wird nicht mehr aktualisiert, funktioniert nur noch teilweise, Vokabelkarten sind verloren … ich empfehle inzwischen „back to (analoge) Bücher“

**Developer response:** Hallo, es tut uns leid, dass Sie mit unserem Produkt nicht zufrieden sind. Wir werden Ihr Feedback an die Redaktion weitergeben und versuchen das in Zukunft zu berücksichtigen.

### 1/5 — Mangelhaft Vokabeltrainer geht nicht auf iPad

*2021-12-19*

…und dafür so viel Geld…
Der Vokabeltrainer war der Grund für den Kauf…

**Developer response:** Hallo, bitte schicken Sie uns eine Mail an software-support@pons.de mit genauen Angaben zu Ihrem Betriebssystem und Gerät. Wir versuchen das Problem bei uns nachzuvollziehen und Ihnen so schnell wie möglich zu helfen.

### 1/5 — PONS Wörterbuch Vokabelkarten anlegen – auf dem iPad geht es nicht

*2021-02-12*

Ein wesentlicher Grund mir diese App gekauft zu haben ist das Anlegen von Vokabelkarten. Auf dem iPad funktioniert das NICHT.

**Developer response:** Hallo, es tut uns leid, dass Sie nicht zufrieden mit unserer App sind. Sie können sich gerne mit detaillierterem Feedback an software-support@pons.de wenden. Wir freuen uns immer über Hinweise und Anregungen!

### 2/5 — Vokabelkarten können über das + nicht angelegt werden

*2020-11-15*

Leider funktioniert das anlegen von Vokabelkarten nicht!

**Developer response:** Hallo, es tut uns leid, dass Sie nicht zufrieden mit unserer App sind. Sie können sich gerne mit detaillierterem Feedback an kundenservice@pons.de wenden. Wir freuen uns immer über Hinweise und Anregungen!

### 3/5 — Tolle App

*2020-11-14*

Ein umfangreiches Wörterbuch.
An die Entwickler:
Es wäre schön, wenn man Favoriten oder Lernkarten so speichern könnte, dass sie nicht beim Wechsel des Telefons verloren gehen.

**Developer response:** Hallo, es freut uns, dass Sie mit unserem Produkt zufrieden sind. Wir werden Ihr Feedback an die Redaktion weitergeben und versuchen das in Zukunft zu berücksichtigen.

## Frequently asked questions about Dictionary German English PONS

### What does the PONS German English Dictionary app do?

This app is a comprehensive dictionary for German and English, offering over 775,000 keywords, phrases, and translations. It provides offline functionality, context examples, grammar information, and tools to help users learn and practice vocabulary.

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

Key features include 100% offline functionality, extensive vocabulary with over 315,000 keywords and 460,000 translations, context examples, grammar information, and support for American, Australian, Austrian, and Swiss German. It also includes vocabulary learning games, native speaker audio for pronunciation practice, and direct look-up capabilities from other applications.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for full access to its features.

### What kind of users would benefit from this app?

This app is ideal for advanced learners of German and English, individuals who communicate with German speakers, or those who read, write, or work with German professionally. It is particularly useful for users who need reliable offline access to a dictionary and want to improve their vocabulary and pronunciation.

### Can I use this dictionary without an internet connection?

Yes, the app offers 100% offline functionality. This means you can access all of its dictionary content, including translations, vocabulary, and learning tools, without needing an active internet connection, making it perfect for travel or areas with limited connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.80.348 — 2020-09-24

Hi there, in this update we have improved the experience on new iPhones and iPads, as well. Here we go! Ándale! Los geht’s! Let’s look up words…

### 3.80.66 — 2017-03-13

• Optimised user-friendliness.
• Optimised multitasking on the iPad thanks to Slide Over and Split View (iOS 10).
• 3D touch support.
• With VoiceOver – for the visually impaired and the blind.

We look forward to your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de.

### 3.59.506 — 2016-02-29

Do you want to learn new words? Just add a word to the vocabulary flash cards.

We´re happy to answer your questions and comments, which you can email to kundenservice@pons.de

### 3.59.23 — 2015-09-12

NEW: Translate easily in iBooks or Safari via your clipboard.

We are happy to receive your feedback: Send your questions and suggestions to kundenservice@pons.de

### 3.58.240 — 2015-02-18

NEW: Directly look up words in Safari! (iOS 8) To get the translations you need simply select your text, click on Share and choose the dictionary you want to use. You will need to have added your chosen dictionary via Share and the option “More” beforehand.

+ Optimized for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

+ Optimized loading time

+ Bug fix for iPad Air 

We´re happy to answer your questions and comments, which you can email to kundenservice@pons.de

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