# LEO Dictionary — with vocab trainer and forum

> Comprehensive language dictionaries, vocabulary trainer, and community forums. (iPhone/iPad app by LEO GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leo-dictionary/id396838427 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LEO GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/396838430)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 225 App Store ratings · 244 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2010-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leo-dictionary/id396838427/reviews.md

## What is LEO Dictionary?

This app offers free access to LEO's dictionaries, vocab trainer and forums.


Are you in need of a reliable language reference? LEO’s comprehensive dictionaries include wide-ranging vocabulary, example sentences and audio pronunciation.


Or would you like to take a foreign language to the next level? Why not try our vocab trainer with its tried-and-tested spaced repetition system.


In LEOs Forum kannst du dir zudem Rat zu Sprachfragen holen, die über eine reine Wörterbuchfunktion hinausgehen.


Our dictionaries contain around ­ 2,944,000 entries and is being updated as you read this.



* English ⇔ German (840,000 entries)
* French ⇔ German (280,000 entries)
* Spanish ⇔ German (261,000 entries)
* Italian ⇔ German (258,000 entries)
* Chinese ⇔ German (238,000 entries)
* Russian ⇔ German (373,000 entries)
* Portuguese ⇔ German (171,000 entries)
* Polish ⇔ German (99,000 entries)
* English ⇔ Spanish (232,000 entries)
* Spanish ⇔ Portuguese (77,000 entries)
* English ⇔ French (61,000 entries)
* English ⇔ Russian (54,000 entries)

With LEO you can do more than just look up the meaning of a word in a different language. LEO also provides:


* noun and verb tables
* real voice audio pronunciation (no speech synthesis)
* definitions
* grammar and etymology,

as well as other information relevant to the search term(s) including


* orthographically similar words
* possible base forms for inflected words
* links to forum discussions containing the search term(s)


Vocabulary trainer


Our free vorab trainer is the perfect companion to build your vocabulary – whether at school or on your holidays. All you need is a free user account and you’re good to start your learning journey.


* Use our curated wordlists to practice vocabulary used in German textbooks at secondary schools
* Learn words with LEO’s spaced repetition system
* Create your own wordlists – be it for school, for professional contexts or for your holidays
* Set your learning targets and learn at your own speed
* Enhance your language skills with a sustainable approach
* Collect as many words and phrases as you like – there is no word limit even in the free version of our app

Forums


The LEO Forum exists to provide a platform for language-related questions that are not answered in the dictionary. If you would like to get help from other users or contribute to questions yourself, you need to register a user account (free of charge).


The app contains adverts which you can choose to remove by subscribing to our ad-free version. https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula


You can find a detailed description of all of our services on our website https://www.leo.org

## Key features

- Extensive multilingual dictionaries
- Audio pronunciation
- Vocabulary trainer with spaced repetition
- User-created wordlists
- Language learning forums
- Noun and verb tables
- Grammar and etymology

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free annual subscription | $7.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Westermann Camden Town 5 | $8.95 | one-time |
| Westermann Camden Town 6 | $8.95 | one-time |
| Westermann Camden Town 7 | $8.95 | one-time |
| Westermann Camden Town 8 | $8.95 | one-time |


## What do users think of LEO Dictionary?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
- 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with examples
- 🔍 Helpful search and lookup features
- 💻 Seamless integration with website
- 🏫 Recommended by teachers and professors

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific words
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid subscription
- 📺 Intrusive and distracting advertisements
- 🔌 Requires internet connection, no offline mode
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Search function not working reliably
- App crashes when switching between languages
- Saved word lists not syncing across devices
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Offline dictionary functionality
- Improved word list management and editing
- Customizable user interface and themes
- Enhanced verb conjugation and grammar tools
- Seamless integration with language learning apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 244)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leo-dictionary/id396838427/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ad infested.

*2026-06-26*

LEO was the “go to” German dictionary, but recent updates have made the app frequently unresponsive and laden will full screen, unskippable ads.

### 1/5 — Not usable anymore

*2026-06-19, version 9.1.4*

I’ve used it for years and was fine with the addition of ads, but they’ve reached a point where the app is no longer practical to use properly. I deleted it.

### 1/5 — Werbung

*2026-06-01, version 9.1.4*

Leo seit mindestens 15? Jahren benutzt, kein Problem mit statistischer Werbung, aber Fullscreen-Werbevideos sind einfach zu viel.

Ea war ne schöne Zeit. ChatGPT und Gemini sind eh besser.

### 5/5 — Отлично

*2026-05-10*

Хороший переводчик. Лучше всего подходит для немецкого языка👍

### 5/5 — Больше не работает (вроде исправили ошибки - работает)

*2026-05-09*

Приложение не загружает больше слова.

### 1/5 — No longer working with iOS

*2026-05-09*

I’ve been using Leo for many years with my iPhone and iPad and found it so useful . Unfortunately the latest version doesn’t work any more with these devices. So I uninstalled it. Shame! It used to be a good app.

### 1/5 — Network

*2026-05-09*

Ever since I downloaded this app it wont connect to internet. Rest all the other apps are working just this one doesn’t. I dont know how to fix it but if you have any solution kindly let me know.

### 1/5 — Seized operations

*2026-05-08, version 9.1.4*

A pity we have to say goodbye. - RIP

### 1/5 — Failed Update

*2026-05-08, version 9.1.4*

“Update” ruined the app, once great Dictionary no longer works, so it’s useless.

### 2/5 — Used for years, deleted today

*2026-05-08, version 9.1.4*

I started noticing annoying ads a while ago but still used the app from time to time. Yesterday and today, stuff just stopped completely loading, so I decided to just find an alternative…

## Frequently asked questions about LEO Dictionary

### What does the LEO Dictionary app do?

The app provides free access to LEO's comprehensive dictionaries for multiple languages, a vocabulary trainer utilizing a spaced repetition system, and community forums for language-related questions. It offers features like example sentences, audio pronunciations, noun and verb tables, and grammar information.

### What are the key features of the vocabulary trainer?

The vocabulary trainer allows users to build their vocabulary using curated wordlists or by creating their own. It employs a spaced repetition system for effective learning, enables users to set learning targets, and has no word limit even in the free version.

### How much does the LEO Dictionary app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use, offering free access to its dictionaries and vocabulary trainer. However, it contains advertisements, which can be removed by subscribing to an ad-free version.

### What languages are supported by the dictionaries?

The app supports a wide range of language pairs, including English ⇔ German, French ⇔ German, Spanish ⇔ German, Italian ⇔ German, Chinese ⇔ German, Russian ⇔ German, Portuguese ⇔ German, Polish ⇔ German, English ⇔ Spanish, Spanish ⇔ Portuguese, English ⇔ French, and English ⇔ Russian, with extensive entry counts for each.

### How can I get help with language questions not found in the dictionary?

The app features the LEO Forum, a platform where users can ask and answer language-related questions that go beyond simple dictionary definitions. Registration for a free user account is required to participate in the forums.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.1.7 — 2026-07-29

This update includes bug fixes and improvements.

### 9.1.4 — 2026-01-09

This update includes bug fixes and improvements.

### 9.1.3 — 2025-12-02

This update includes bug fixes and improvements.

### 9.1.0 — 2025-06-04

Word lists for Westermann textbooks (Camden Town 5-8, Englisch für Gymnasien) available in the vocab trainer.

### 9.0.18 — 2025-05-21

This update includes bug fixes and improvements.

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