# English Dialects > Map English dialects based on pronunciation and historical data. (iPhone/iPad app by Adrian Leemann.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-dialects/id882340404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Adrian Leemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/606559708) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 3.80/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 8 MB - Languages: British English - Released: 2016-01-05 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-dialects/id882340404/reviews.md ## What is English Dialects? Do you pronounce the /r/ in 'arm'? Do you call a shelf a 'sheuf'? And what on earth is a 'hoddy-doddy'? There is extensive variation in English dialects: this is why your answers to such questions will allow this app to localize your broader dialect region on a map of England. Did your home dialect change over time? Our algorithm is based on historical data from the Survey of English Dialects. If it guesses where you are from correctly, your home dialect has probably remained stable over the past decades. If the guess is far off, however, it is probably because of dialect change. - Can we localize your dialect based on your pronunciation of 26 words? - Record your dialect and listen to recordings of other users and to historical dialect recordings! - Choose a pronunciation variant, e.g. 'sheuf', and discover where in England it is used...or choose a place and explore its dialect! ****** If problems occur with the app, please delete it and install the most recent version. Or contact us – info@englishdialectapp.com – instead of leaving a negative review. We cannot reply to it on the App Store. ****** ## Key features - Localize dialect region on a map - Analyze pronunciation of 26 words - Record and listen to dialect recordings - Explore historical dialect data - Discover pronunciation variants by region ## Recent user reviews (10 of 69) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-dialects/id882340404/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2026-02-04, version 1.3* No sound files were in this install. Completely useless. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-03-21, version 1.3* Nothing loads. Doesn’t work no matter what I try. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2025-01-22, version 1.3* This is terrible. I am not Welsh. This is utter nonsense. ### 2/5 — Missing audio files *2024-12-22, version 1.3* Great idea but appears the app has been forgotten about. None of the audio files will load ### 1/5 — Audio links aren’t working *2024-06-21, version 1.3* Clearly and old app that hasn’t been updated in a while. The audio links aren’t working now. Please either update, or remove from the store rather than provide a broken app. ### 1/5 — Audio files no longer work *2024-06-08, version 1.3* Such a shame, app no longer works as audio files come up with an error message ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-02-25* None of the sound clips work, so I can’t even take the test. It’s a peice of junk ### 3/5 — Love it but there’s one problem *2023-12-01, version 1.3* I love this it can be helpful finding out where your accent is from etc but the audio isn’t working for some reason which lets the whole thing done 😅 ### 1/5 — Audio doesn’t load *2023-09-01, version 1.3* AUDIO DOESNT LOAD!!! ### 1/5 — Rubbish :( *2023-06-25* Audio files won’t load. Unless you’re extremely familiar with dialect marks (upside down triangles, omega symbols, etc) this app is useless. Don’t bother downloading, ## Frequently asked questions about English Dialects ### What does the English Dialects app do? This app helps you explore the diversity of English dialects. By answering questions about your pronunciation of specific words, it can localize your broader dialect region on a map of England. It also allows you to record your dialect, listen to others, and explore historical dialect data. ### How does the app determine my dialect region? The app uses your pronunciation of 26 specific words to localize your dialect region on a map of England. This algorithm is based on historical data from the Survey of English Dialects. ### Can I record my own dialect with this app? Yes, the app allows you to record your dialect. You can then listen to your own recordings, as well as recordings from other users and historical dialect recordings. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### What if the app doesn't guess my region correctly? If the app's guess of your region is far off, it might indicate that your home dialect has changed over the past decades. The algorithm is based on historical data, and dialect change can affect the accuracy of localization for contemporary speakers. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2016-05-25 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Improved stability ### 1.2 — 2016-05-23 Improved dialect prediction for England Now also works for broader accents of Northern Ireland, The Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Minor bug fixes ### 1.1 — 2016-01-12 Improved stability in the quiz process ### 1.0 — 2016-01-05 No release notes. ## More apps by Adrian Leemann - [Dialäkt Äpp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialakt-app/id606559705) - [Grüezi, Moin, Servus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gruezi-moin-servus/id982633800) - [Deutschklang](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deutschklang/id1140185572) - [SDATS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sdats/id1516597765) All apps by Adrian Leemann: https://appshunter.io/developer/606559708 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*