# dictionary.camera — Understand every word you read

> Camera-based dictionary app to instantly define words while reading. (iPhone/iPad app by X2 Mobile Development SRL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [X2 Mobile Development SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/968345898)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.23/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607/reviews.md

## What is dictionary.camera?

Unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words with our new app - dictionary.camera
Look up words as you are reading without taking your eyes off your favourite book.
Do you get stuck on words while reading? Don’t just skip them! Simply switch to our app, point the camera at the unknown word and look up the meaning of it right then and there. 
The words will automatically be saved in your search history. Use it to keep track of the words you learn.
Doesn’t it feel great knowing what that word actually means?
Happy reading!

## Key features

- Camera-based word lookup
- Instant definition display
- Automatic search history
- Vocabulary tracking
- Seamless reading integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor UX and utility

*2026-02-20*

I’ve tried to love this app, I really have. But I’m deleting it after I post this. It does not recognize the words I want to look up. Ischemic is read as “Ikhemk” - that’s a challenging example but it IS a word in the Dictionary. The first problem is the app’s inability to read - and in turn define - words on a page. This is the point of the app! 

Regardless of what word it looks up, I get a misread or wrong answer. Maybe I get a definition for “should” or “disappear”, but beyond elementary English, it does not work. I have all necessary dictionaries turned on so that’s not the issue. 

The functionality of the app is also poor. There is no clear way to refresh and look up another word after a definition has been found! I have to close and re open the app to take another action. It’s a GREAT idea but the execution is flawed. Sorry!!!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2025-12-22*

This app is just so wonderful and simple to use, and it turns out to be super useful when reading hard books; all you do is point the camera at it and it gives you the meaning

### 3/5 — I like the concept

*2025-01-31*

I really like the idea of this app. It’s free and it makes it easy to quickly lookup a definition while reading and not have to take time to type out a word. As others have mentioned there does seem to be a bug where it will only work one time and then stops working. If you close and reopen the app you’ll get another one time use. For those are having this issue, I have found that while you are hovering over a word if you swipe left to delete a word from your previous list it will do a lookup on the new word. Not sure why this works but it’s a little better than having to restart the app each time.

### 3/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-12-25*

Very useful and light, but after one regnition, the aim is always green and dosn’t translate. Also it’s super inconvenient to close the dictionary at the top of the screen, should be swipe at the bottom, thank you.

### 1/5 — has potential

*2024-12-01*

this app has potential but it’s almost to buggy to use at all. not user friendly in any way, I found another app called CamDictionary that actually works. i’ll update my review if you get your stuff in order😂

### 1/5 — Only Works Once

*2024-11-03*

Like other reviews, once you look up a word, the crosshairs remain red and you have to close the app and reopen it to look up another word. Otherwise it worked great, for the first word look up.

### 1/5 — App has major glitches

*2024-09-30*

The app does not work as the video shows. The sounds does not work and does not refresh. You need to close off the whole app and reload all over again for the green to turn red again to try another word.

### 1/5 — One word then useless

*2024-08-24*

Have to delete app and reinstall each time you hope to use.

### 1/5 — Does not work wish it did

*2024-03-29*

Does not work after 1 st word

### 3/5 — App no longer works correctly

*2024-01-21*

This was a great app at first. I would have given it five stars. But all the sudden it stopped working correctly. It will detect the first word after you open the app, but that it won’t detect any more words until you exit the app and manually close it, then reopen it. Tried reinstalling it but that didn’t fix it.

## Frequently asked questions about dictionary.camera

### Does dictionary.camera have ads?

No, dictionary.camera is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does dictionary.camera support?

dictionary.camera is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is dictionary.camera updated?

The latest version is 1.1, and it was last updated on January 20, 2021. Future updates will likely continue to improve functionality.

### What is the age rating for dictionary.camera?

dictionary.camera has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How does dictionary.camera save words?

All words you look up using the camera feature are automatically saved in your search history within the app.

### Can I use dictionary.camera offline?

The provided information does not specify offline functionality. However, camera-based features often require an internet connection for processing.

### What do users like about dictionary.camera?

Users appreciate the ability to quickly look up words without leaving their reading material, enhancing their reading experience.

### Is dictionary.camera free to use?

Yes, dictionary.camera is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core features.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2021-01-20

- you can delete a word from history by swiping left
- you can listen the how the scanned word is pronounced

### 1.0 — 2020-12-22

No release notes.

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