# Look Up: Pronunciation Checker & Dictionary

> Pronunciation checker, dictionary, and word history manager for multiple languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Picup Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/look-up-pronunciation-checker-and-dictionary/id1217022803 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Picup Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955448004)
- Category: Education, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 575 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: Japanese, American English
- Released: 2017-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/look-up-pronunciation-checker-and-dictionary/id1217022803/reviews.md

## What is Look Up?

- Check pronunciation of a word, a sentence, or a paragraph in any language.
- Choose from variety of voices/languages.
- Look up definitions of unfamiliar words.
- Manage unfamiliar words/phrases in "history."

## Key features

- Pronunciation checking for words and sentences
- Support for multiple languages and voices
- Word definition lookup
- History management for unfamiliar words

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Look Up?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎤 Multiple voice options available
- 📚 Helpful for pronunciation learning
- ⚡ Works well for word pronunciation
- 🎯 Useful for dyslexia and learning disabilities
- 🔤 Good for Bible word pronunciation
- ⏱️ Ability to slow down pronunciation
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages
- 💊 Helpful for medication name pronunciation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Voice selection screen navigation issues
- 🐛 App gets stuck on voice/language selection
- 🐛 Buttons unresponsive on some devices
- 💰 Paywall after free trial period
- ⚠️ Outdated - last update 4 years ago
- 🐛 Keyboard hides navigation elements
- 💸 Additional in-app purchases required
- 🌐 Limited language dictionary support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Voice selection screen traps users with no way back to main screen
- Language selector prevents return to main interface
- Unresponsive buttons on iPad and other devices
- Keyboard obscures navigation controls
- App becomes unusable after attempting to change voice settings

**Most requested features**

- Tagalog language support
- Improved voice selection interface
- Better navigation between screens
- Romanian dictionary support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/look-up-pronunciation-checker-and-dictionary/id1217022803/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy

*2026-06-10*

Learning to pronounce words is so easy and you can learn at your own pace

### 5/5 — Love this App!

*2025-08-23*

Ever get stuck with trying to pronounce a difficult word?  This is the app for that! Wonder about where the word originated? This is the app!

### 1/5 — Don't waste your time

*2024-11-26, version 1.0.2*

App sticks on voice selection and goes nowhere

### 5/5 — Brvevsv

*2023-09-10, version 1.0.2*

B.cab

### 5/5 — Great Assistant.

*2023-07-18*

Believe me when I say, I have dyslexia, and these apps have helped me greatly. 

Keep up the good work, and thank you.

HK

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2023-04-19*

I really like this app he helps me with my big problem to improve my pronunciation.

### 5/5 — 良い👍

*2022-09-02*

操作が簡単で使いやすい。検索した物が保管されていて辞書代わりになるのも嬉しい機能！

### 5/5 — いい

*2022-08-09*

good

### 5/5 — the best app for pronunciation

*2022-08-06, version 1.0.2*

👍👍👍

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2022-07-13*

The app has helped me greatly. I love it, it’s very simple, and easy to use. Thumb up!

## Frequently asked questions about Look Up

### What does this app do?

This app helps you check the pronunciation of words, sentences, or even entire paragraphs in any language. It also functions as a dictionary to look up definitions of unfamiliar words and maintains a history of words you have searched for.

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

Key features include the ability to check pronunciation for any text, a selection of different voices and languages to choose from, a built-in dictionary for word definitions, and a history feature to manage words and phrases you've looked up.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can access basic functionality for free, with options to purchase additional features or content.

### What languages and voices are supported?

The app supports checking pronunciation in any language and allows you to choose from a variety of voices. Specific details on the exact number of languages and voices available are not provided in the description but it emphasizes variety.

### How can I use this app to improve my language skills?

You can use this app to practice speaking by listening to correct pronunciations of words and sentences. The dictionary feature helps expand your vocabulary, and the history function allows you to revisit and reinforce words you are learning.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2017-07-17

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

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2017-06-26

Performance improvements.

### 1.0.0 — 2017-03-23

No release notes.

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