# Hans Wehr — Arabic Almanac

> Digital Hans Wehr Arabic dictionary searchable by root letter or Romanization. (iPhone/iPad app by Omar Jahangir.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hans-wehr/id1036801850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Omar Jahangir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036801849)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 777 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hans-wehr/id1036801850/reviews.md

## What is Hans Wehr?

Arabic Almanac is a digital version of the famous Hans Wehr dictionary. You can search through the dictionary by using the root letter of the word and the app will display the corresponding page from the Hans Wehr dictionary.

This app was developed to aid students of the Arabic Language in their noble pursuit. The app will remove the need of carrying around a bulky dictionary and replace it with the convenience of your smartphone. Now you have access to all the same information, but at the comfort of your fingertips.

The dictionary can be searched using an Arabic keyboard, or if you do not have an Arabic keyboard the dictionary can be searched using Roman (English) letters which have an Arabic equivalent. 

Feel free to add any comments/improvements by emailing arabic.almanac@gmail.com

This app could not have been made without the immense contribution from E.Taal and U.Iqbal and A.Chaudhry. I pray that Allah (swt) reward them and their families for their contribution to this app.

Please also remember this developer, his family, and indeed the entire Ummah in your duas.

## Key features

- Digital Hans Wehr dictionary
- Search by root letter
- Search using Roman (English) letters
- Displays corresponding dictionary page
- Convenient smartphone access

## What do users think of Hans Wehr?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent resource
- 👍 Extremely useful
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Indispensable for Arabic learners
- 👍 Best Arabic-English dictionary
- 🚀 Faster than physical dictionary
- 👍 Comprehensive and detailed

**Cons**

- 🐛 Search function issues with iOS 13
- 🔍 Unclear or pixelated text
- 🔍 Navigation could be improved

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Search function not working on iOS 13
- App not compatible with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to bookmark words
- Combining with other dictionaries like Lane's
- Support for split view on iPad

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hans-wehr/id1036801850/reviews.md

### 5/5 — JazakAllah

*2026-05-09, version 2.1*

Appreciated

### 5/5 — Epic app

*2024-04-29, version 2.1*

IT IS LIFE CHANGING

### 5/5 — Absolutely Amazing

*2024-03-09, version 2.1*

MashaAllah may Allah give the dev immense reward.

### 5/5 — Arabic dictionary

*2024-03-03, version 2.1*

It’s an absolute necessity for the English speaking learner.

### 5/5 — how do I see the keyboard on ipad?

*2024-02-28, version 2.1*

I can see the keyboard on my iphone, but not on ipad

### 1/5 — Allah is God

*2023-05-23, version 2.1*

Allah is God

 You people who Made the Hans Wehr app do not Put any Bad blasphemous stuff. Remove the Blasphemous stuff.

### 5/5 — Great dictionary

*2022-12-03, version 2.1*

Thank you....I love this dictionary...it is the best

### 5/5 — Finally in app form 👏🏻

*2022-02-08, version 2.1*

Yes, it’s finally here. Someone finally did it and thanks to whoever that may be! Such a fantastic resource to any student of Arabic finally at our fingertips. It works brilliantly btw.

### 5/5 — Best Dictionary

*2022-01-25, version 2.1*

I honestly don't know what I would do without this app. I go to a Muslim seminary (Qalam) and Arabic is a thousand times easier with this! Highly recommend! (although some knowledge of Arabic is definitely required to use the app)

### 3/5 — Extremely useful but ugly

*2021-04-28, version 2.1*

This is no doubt an extremely useful app, a MUST-HAVE.  But, it’s sooo ugly and the text is so poorly scanned, in many places, it’s difficult to read the Arabic text. Was it not possible to license the source material for a reasonable cost?  I wouldn’t mind paying for this app if it was done right.

## Frequently asked questions about Hans Wehr

### What does the Hans Wehr Arabic Almanac app do?

The Hans Wehr Arabic Almanac app is a digital version of the renowned Hans Wehr dictionary. It allows users to search for Arabic words by their root letters or by using Romanized English letters that have Arabic equivalents, displaying the relevant page from the dictionary.

### How can I search for words in the app?

You can search for words in two ways: using an Arabic keyboard directly within the app, or by using Roman (English) letters that correspond to Arabic letters. The app will then display the correct page from the Hans Wehr dictionary.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned, indicating it is a completely free resource.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is specifically designed to assist students of the Arabic language. It aims to provide easy access to the comprehensive information found in the Hans Wehr dictionary, replacing the need to carry a physical copy.

### What are the benefits of using this digital dictionary?

The primary benefit is convenience. It eliminates the bulk of a physical dictionary, allowing users to access all the same information directly from their smartphone. This makes it easier for students to look up words and meanings on the go.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2020-08-22

Salaams All,

Thank you for all your emails and feedback regarding the new digitised layout of the Hans Wehr app. 
This update will revert back to the original, image based version due to some missing words in the previous update.

Do accept my sincerest of apologies for any inconvenience this has caused. 

Please email arabic.almanac@gmail.com for any comments/suggestions/feedback regarding the app, as well as any useful features you'd like to see. 

JazakhaAllah khair

### 2 — 2020-08-18

Salaams All,

Thanks to the immense contribution by A.Chaudhry, the Hans Wehr dictionary now has been digitised, thus making it easier to read the English translations when searching for Arabic root words. 

I pray that Allah swt accept his efforts, and reward him and his family abundantly for this contribution. Ameen. 

Do email arabic.almanac@gmail.com for any comments/suggestions regarding this update, as well as any improvements.

### 1.7 — 2020-03-25

Salaams all, 

Small bug fix for the iOS 13.4 update

### 1.6 — 2019-11-26

Salaams all,
A small bug fix to allow the split view for iPad. 

Do email arabic.almanac@gmail.com for any comments/improvements/suggestions.
Please also remember me and my family in your duas.

### 1.5 — 2019-11-03

Salaams All, 
A few minor updates to the app.

* Removed the 'last word' feature when searching for a new word
* Swapped the ‘Ok’ and ‘Cancel’ buttons to align with the original version.

Please do leave a review, as well as email arabic.almanac@gmail.com for any improvements/comments regarding the app.

Do also remember this developer, his family and teachers in your duas.

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