# Grand Tour Dictionary English

> Offline English dictionary with 185,000+ definitions for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Offline Wiktionary LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-tour-dictionary-english/id429308562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Offline Wiktionary LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/365564825)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 111 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 326 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian and 8 more
- Released: 2011-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-tour-dictionary-english/id429308562/reviews.md

## What is Grand Tour Dictionary English?

An English Language Dictionary iOS app. Contains more than 185 thousand word definitions. Works offline. No internet connection is necessary once downloaded. All words are 100 percent English and are composed in English. This app is appropriate for those seeking to learn or already fluent in the English language. This App brings the English Wiktionary project to your iPhone or iPad. Because it works offline, it is especially useful for travelers. The database is downloaded directly to your device means that is is faster than internet based dictionaries. It is very useful as a writer's reference tool. This App features a customized elegant interface adapted to fit the screen size of your device.

## Key features

- 185,000+ word definitions
- Offline functionality
- English Wiktionary project integration
- Customized interface
- Fast database access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| search links | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page settings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Word Titles Index | $0.99 | one-time |
| Link Index | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Grand Tour Dictionary English?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Free to use
- 🌐 Offline functionality
- 📚 Comprehensive definitions
- ⚡ Fast loading
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for writers and learners
- ✨ Provides word origins and related words
- 🧐 Good for obscure words
- 📖 Excellent for idioms and expressions
- 💯 High recommendation

**Cons**

- 🎨 Poorly designed interface
- 📱 Not compatible with newer iPhones
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 📉 UI issues (color scheme, formatting)
- 📌 Bookmark tag covers text
- ↔️ Requires horizontal scrolling
- 💰 In-app purchases difficult to find/use
- 🚫 No app support
- 🧊 App freezes frequently
- 💥 Crashes often
- 💾 Large app size

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when trying to do anything other than basic functions
- App crashes frequently on iOS 7
- Link and Title index extremely slow to load
- App locks up when trying to access paid features on iOS 8.1
- App gets frozen and requires deletion and reinstallation
- App locks up when accessing settings

**Most requested features**

- Add auto-spelling
- Add pronunciation symbols on every word
- Wiktionary app with more languages
- Update for newer iPhones
- Improve suggestion algorithm for misspelled words
- Include archaic conjugations for verbs
- Add dark mode
- Allow users to hear words spoken
- Make bookmark tag smaller or movable

## Recent user reviews (10 of 111)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-tour-dictionary-english/id429308562/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mysterious but very good

*2026-05-17, version 1.4*

I honestly don’t remember how I got this dictionary, and I can’t tell you much about it. It doesn’t explain anything about itself and it’s very rudimentary, but I have several other online dictionaries and it might be the best. I often find words here that don’t appear in my others and the definitions are clear and concise. The description in the App Store leaves almost every detail connected to this app frustratingly in the dark.

### 3/5 — Great service but poorly designed

*2023-07-07, version 1.4*

It’s very nice to have English wiktionary offline, but the app is poorly designed: it’s taken wiktionaries database but ditched its clean interface, uncluttered and elegant, and replaced it with something that looks like it was pulled from a design book on the page that says, “all the things to avoid on a web interface.”

The colour scheme is terrible, it doesn’t format for the particular screen, the bookmark tag covers text, one has to scroll sideways as well as vertically to see the material. 

Wiki has already figured all this out: why re-invent a perfectly good wheel? Especially if you’re going to replace it with one with so many bumps?

### 4/5 — Love ur app. Wish you could ADD auto-spelling, pronunciation symbols on EVERY word.

*2018-05-10, version 1.4*

Yes, please consider.

### 1/5 — Flummoxed

*2016-04-23, version 1.2*

I have made many in-app purchases through the years, but in this app I simply cannot find a way to make the purchases.   These are clearly listed, but there does not appear to be a method for buying them.   I went to "app support", but there is NO SUPPORT TO BE HAD, no way to actually contact the large, garish website that appears on-screen.  Can anyone help, please?

### 5/5 — Poor on iOS later & latest versions

*2016-04-17, version 1.2*

1. Only basic functions work.
2. It doesn't rotate.
3. App gets frozen if try to do anything other than very basic functions. I have to delete & reinstall the app so often because this app gets frozen.

### 3/5 — Needs an update

*2015-12-25, version 1.2*

I like the app, however it is severely disconnected from the website's newer posts, and is not very compatible with newer iPhones.

### 3/5 — Pena

*2015-09-19*

Funciona apenas no iOS6.

### 1/5 — Didn't work

*2015-06-21, version 1.2*

Nothing more to say.

### 4/5 — Need wiktionary app with more languages

*2015-02-24, version 1.2*

I recognize this app has only English words, and I'm completely fine with that. Non-English words would take up too much memory on the phones of people only looking for English words. This app is great because it fills that niche.

However, I would like a second wiktionary app with words from all languages. It's the main reason I prefer wiktionary.org over other online dictionaries. I only speak French and English, but I have a fascination for all languages. No app seems to fill this niche.

Creators of this app, I applaud you! But can you also make an app with all the words on wiktionary, not just the English ones?

### 1/5 — Crashes first time and every time

*2015-01-18, version 1.2*

I installed this on my iPad Air and iPod. In both places it just locks up completely every time I try to access the settings, etc. My only option is to close the program.  Truly annoying. This should not be happening. 

I can't get a refund. I figure the least I can do is post a 1 star review.

## Frequently asked questions about Grand Tour Dictionary English

### What does the Grand Tour Dictionary English app do?

This iOS app provides an offline English dictionary with over 185,000 word definitions. It allows users to access a comprehensive English lexicon without needing an internet connection, making it suitable for learning, travel, and writing.

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

Key features include a vast database of over 185,000 English word definitions, complete offline functionality, integration with the English Wiktionary project, and a customized interface adapted to your device's screen size for faster access.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This means you can access its core functionality without immediate cost, but certain features or content might be unlocked through purchases.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for individuals learning English, those already fluent in the language, frequent travelers who need offline access, and writers seeking a reliable reference tool. Its offline nature makes it particularly useful when internet connectivity is unavailable.

### Does the app require an internet connection to work?

No, once the database is downloaded to your device, the app works entirely offline. This means no internet connection is necessary for looking up definitions, which is a significant advantage for users on the go or in areas with poor connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2017-12-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Re-activated in app purchases

### 1.3 — 2016-06-23

Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2012-09-21

Improved user interface
Improved database 
In-App purchase
Much, much, more...

### 1.1 — 2011-11-28

Improved Search Speed
Unicode Diacritic Insensitive Search
Added text size change feature for usability

### 1.0 — 2011-04-06

No release notes.

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