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Dictionary Universal

Dictionary Universal

by Dmitry Zhuk

26 ratings
181 reviews
📚 Education
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$5.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 29, 2009
  • August 19, 2025

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Dmitry Zhuk
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Access a vast collection of dictionaries on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. This app supports StarDict and Lingvo DSL formats, offering fast searches, morphology, fuzzy matching, and pronunciation. Organize dictionaries by language and save your favorites for quick access.

✓StarDict and Lingvo DSL support
✓Fast search and fuzzy matching
✓Morphology support
✓Pronunciation playback
✓Dictionary profiles
✓Favorites and history
✓Clipboard lookup
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What's New in Dictionary Universal

8.6.2

August 19, 2025

v8.6.2 * Minor fixes v8.6.1 * Fixed issues with handling some types of archives v8.6 * Improved compatibility with some StarDict dictionaries * Added support for compressed synonyms (.syn.gz and .syn.dz files) in StarDict format. * Dictionaries can be exported and shared via AirDrop: open list of dictionaries in Settings and press ⓘ to open dictionary information page, where sharing option is available.

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Отличное приложение

Одно из приложений в категории must have.
Есть небольшие ошибки и недочеты.
Из тех что сильно раздражает (но возможно относится к самой платформе): если слово находится в начале строки, то не возможно выделить его часть, т.к. слева нет отступа и левую границу выделения сложно сдвинуть. То же самое , когда в начале строки слово короткое - на него нельзя кликнуть , чтобы перейти на связанную статью
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Feature request: Default Translation App

Been using this for a decade but it really needs to make use of the Default Translation setting on iOS.
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Works well

If you have right type of file, and if you understand how to read it through this app, it’s perfect
n1ktxn1ktx

Спасибо

Очень рад, что наткнулся на это приложение уже очень давно. Пользуюсь постоянно. И апдейты выходят с каждой новой версией iOS.
AntonyRobberyAntonyRobbery

broken

Import feature is broken, dont bother
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FAQ

What is Dictionary Universal?

Dictionary Universal is an application for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad that allows you to view dictionaries in StarDict and Lingvo DSL formats. It provides fast searching, morphology support, fuzzy matching, and pronunciation for a comprehensive dictionary experience.

How do I get dictionaries for Dictionary Universal?

No dictionaries are bundled with the application. You will need to download StarDict or Lingvo DSL dictionaries separately from the internet. The app includes an embedded web browser to help you find and download these dictionaries.

Is Dictionary Universal free to use?

Yes, the application itself is free to download and use. However, you will need to acquire compatible dictionary files (StarDict or Lingvo DSL) separately, which may or may not be free depending on their source.

What devices is Dictionary Universal compatible with?

Dictionary Universal is designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices. It leverages the capabilities of these Apple devices to provide a smooth and efficient dictionary lookup experience.

What are the main benefits of using Dictionary Universal?

Key benefits include its very fast search performance, morphology support for several languages, fuzzy search for misspelled words, pronunciation playback, and the ability to group dictionaries into profiles for easy switching between languages.