# Monier > Sanskrit-English dictionary app for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Mercury Software Japan Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monier/id580775858 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mercury Software Japan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/580775861) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 19 MB - Languages: English, Japanese - Released: 2012-11-29 - Data updated: 2026-06-13 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monier/id580775858/reviews.md ## What is Monier? Monier Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary for the iPhone & iPad. ## Key features - Sanskrit-English dictionary - iPhone and iPad support - Vocabulary exploration - Offline access (implied by dictionary nature) ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monier/id580775858/reviews.md ### 1/5 — A picture is worth 1000 words *2022-11-11* A picture is worth 1000 words. When you compare the old version to the new version you don’t even get the same order of definitions if you look up the exact same word. Below I used a simple example so the results can be easily compared. Is there an explanation for these radical changes? TIKES!!!!!!!! Below I looked up the word “mamas” on the new version. Here are the first several entries. The old format reflects both the complexity and the subtlety of the Sanskrit language. See for yourselves below: abhi-manas mfn. 'having the mind directed towards', desirous of, longing for (acc.) R. &c abhi-manasya Nom. Ā. (Opt. -manasyéta) 'to have the mind directed towards', be pleased with, like AV. xi, 3, 25 abhi-ni-√viś -viśate, to enter (with acc.) Pāṇ. 1-4, 47 Sch to disembogue (as a river) into (acc.) BhP to devote one's self entirely to (acc.) Daś. &c.: Caus. -veśayati, to cause to enter, lead into (acc.) BhP to cause to sit down upon (loc.) Śiś to cause any one to devote himself entirely to MBh. &c., (with manas, or ātmānam) to devote one's attention to (loc.) BhP manas (ácitta-), m. N. of two Ṛishis MaitrS. Kāṭh manas (ácyuta-), m. N. of two Maharshis TĀr manas mfn. not friendly-minded, inimical ā-lambana n. depending on or resting upon hanging from supporting, sustaining ] (with Buddhists) the five attributes of things (apprehended by or connected with the five senses, viz. form, sound, smell, taste, and touch also dharma or law belonging to manas) manas mfn. satisfied in mind BhP. (cf. arámaṇas s.v. áram.) á-manas as n. non-perception, want of perception ŚBr. xiv (a-manás), mfn. without perception or intellect ŚBr. xiv silly ChUp ā́-manas mfn. friendly disposed, kind, favourable ii, 36, 6 a-manaska mfn. without perception or intellect Sarvad silly KaṭhUp not well-disposed, lowspirited Kād Compare this with looking up the same word in the older version: 1. ⋙ acittamanas ○manas (ácitta-), m. N. of two Ṛishis MaitrS. Kāṭh 2. ⋙ acyutamanas ○manas (ácyuta-), m. N. of two Maharshis TĀr 3. ⋙ ananyamanas ○manas or mfn. exercising undivided attention 4. ⋙ ananyamanaska ○manaska or mfn. exercising undivided attention 5. ⋙ antarindriya ○indriya n. (in Vedānta phil.) an internal organ (of which there are four, viz. manas, buddhi, ahaṃkāra, and citta) 6. ⋙ antarmanas ○manas mfn. sad, perplexed L 7. ⋙ antargatamanas ○manas mfn. whose mind is turned inwards, engaged in deep thought, sad, perplexed 8. ⋙ anyamanas ○manas or mfn. whose mind is fixed on something else, absent, versatile ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-11-26* It cannot find even simple words ### 1/5 — Dreadful *2020-09-18, version 2.4* Like a prototype from the 1990s ### 1/5 — Sanskrit English Dictionary. Monier Williams *2018-10-12* This app does not open. It is frozen on a page which is not helpful. ### 5/5 — Thanks! *2015-08-27, version 2.1* Очень благодарна авторам приложения! В электронном виде очень удобно искать необходимые слова. Все-таки словарь очень хороший. ### 1/5 — Not working *2014-09-21* The application does not work. Do not waste your time nor your money. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2014-05-08, version 2.1* Using on an iPod touch. Almost unusable. Try again! ### 5/5 — thank you! *2013-01-10, version 2.0* It is wonderfull! So usefull! ## Frequently asked questions about Monier ### What is Monier? Monier is a Sanskrit-English dictionary application available for iPhone and iPad. It provides definitions and translations for Sanskrit words. ### Is Monier free to use? Yes, Monier is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the dictionary. ### What devices does Monier support? Monier is designed to work on both iPhone and iPad devices. ### What is the age rating for Monier? Monier has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### How often is Monier updated? The latest version of Monier was released on November 4, 2022. Updates are provided by the developer, Mercury Software Japan Inc. ### Does Monier have ads? No, Monier does not contain advertisements. ### What is the user rating for Monier? Monier has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 2 user reviews. ### When was Monier first released? Monier was initially released on November 29, 2012. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0 — 2022-11-04 • rewritten as a native iOS app • iOS 16 ready! ### 2.4 — 2019-09-21 • iOS 13 Compatible • Minor Bug Fixes ### 2.2 — 2016-11-14 iOS 10.x compatible Security Update ### 2.1 — 2013-10-08 iOS 7 compatible iOS 7 UI support Added consonant diacritical virtual keyboard input ### 2.0 — 2012-11-29 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Monier | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [English To Sanskrit Translator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-to-sanskrit-translator/id1626226124) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Sanskrit - all in one](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanskrit-all-in-one/id1635090354) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Sanskrit M(A)L](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanskrit-mal/id1323784707) | — | Free | Education | | [S2E Translator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s2e-translator/id1579349361) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Sanskrit From Home](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanskrit-from-home/id6446798898) | 4.3 (4) | Free | Education | | [MEP Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mep-dictionary/id1531500542) | 4.6 (13) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Mercury Software Japan Inc. - [JDict Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jdict-dictionary/id582902126) - [CEDict](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cedict/id971975032) - [Sushi Watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushi-watch/id1003602329) - [Jidensha](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jidensha/id1069754855) - [SanskritStickerPack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanskritstickerpack/id1181779026) All apps by Mercury Software Japan Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/580775861 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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