# motî — polyglot dictionary & reader

> Polyglot dictionary and reader with AnkiMobile flashcard export. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Berkel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moti/id1046122820 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Berkel](https://appshunter.io/developer/991883574)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moti/id1046122820/reviews.md

## What is motî?

Get definitions for words in more than 40 languages and boost your language learning efforts with flashcards exported to AnkiMobile. Based on free data, without ads, data collection, tracking or in-app purchases.

The language data comes from Wiktionary, a project which aims to describe all words of all languages in English. In one single application, multiple languages can be installed, currently there are 40+ languages, but with more than 4600 languages in the Wiktionary project there is ample opportunity to include more in future releases.

Etymologies help to make connections between new and already familiar words in any language installed, and example sentences show words and phrases from everyday usage.

To facilitate faster language learning, your search history is available locally and fully searchable. If you use AnkiMobile you can export flashcards directly from an entry.

## Key features

- 40+ language definitions
- Word etymologies
- Example sentences
- AnkiMobile flashcard export
- Searchable history
- Ad-free experience

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moti/id1046122820/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it! Would like more asian languages

*2026-08-06, version 1.3.5*

Love this app. Use it every day! Would love if you had some more asian languages. Any plans for Japanese and Mandarin?

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2026-06-13, version 1.3.3*

No nagware, subscription or ads, Motî is an amazing app, clearly a labour of love. Well designed, simple to use and so flexible, I use Motî daily, it is almost too good to be true. I really applaud the developer for their diligent and hard work! I hope Motî continue as it has been for ever, it’s a real gem.
Diolch yn fawr iawn! (Thank you very much!)

### 5/5 — Marvellous app!

*2026-06-04, version 1.3.3*

Thing I miss is a share sheet widget to be able to select a word in other app and find it in this app, like yandex translate allows you to do. Share word(s) to moti.
Was looking for better wiktionary integration but found this.

### 5/5 — Search function

*2026-04-02, version 1.3.1*

Please improve on the search function within this app, it functions well however the problem is it gives the wrong suggestions, for example once I search up “yellow” in English it will show “lâche” (which means cowardly or loose) instead of “jaune” first

### 5/5 — Beyond compare

*2026-03-10, version 1.3.1*

There is nothing like this app and is something I use everyday (Scandinavian languages). Love it.

### 4/5 — Great app, missing feature

*2026-03-08, version 1.3.0*

Amazing app, but can’t be used to explore only to search. If I attempt scrolling too fast it crashes. I can’t scroll past the first few sub letters

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2026-02-12, version 1.2.22*

This app has been a huge help for me while learning Esperanto. Ĝi estas bonega!

### 5/5 — Viele Sprachen und Quellen verfügbar, super

*2026-01-12, version 1.2.22*

Schön aufbereitet

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2025-12-19, version 1.2.21*

Motî is an amazing app, almost too good to be true. I really applaud the developer/s for their diligent efforts! I hope Motî continue as it has been for ever.
Diolch yn fawr iawn! (Thank you very much!)

### 5/5 — The best dictionary

*2025-12-15, version 1.2.20*

Fantastic

## Frequently asked questions about motî

### What does the motî app do?

This app provides definitions for words in over 40 languages, including etymologies and example sentences to aid in language learning. It also allows users to export flashcards directly to AnkiMobile for spaced repetition study.

### How does this app help with language learning?

It facilitates language learning by offering detailed word definitions, etymologies to understand word origins and connections, and example sentences demonstrating everyday usage. The ability to export flashcards to AnkiMobile is a key feature for effective vocabulary memorization.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It is based on free data and does not include any advertisements, data collection, tracking, or in-app purchases.

### What languages are supported by the dictionary?

The app currently supports definitions for words in more than 40 languages. The underlying data comes from Wiktionary, which has information on over 4500 languages, suggesting potential for future expansion.

### Can I use my flashcards with other apps?

The app specifically allows for direct export of flashcards to AnkiMobile. While it integrates with AnkiMobile, the description does not mention compatibility with other flashcard applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2026-08-01

- Added Galician and Breton dictionaries

### 1.3.4 — 2026-07-14

- Look up words using the camera
- Updated dictionaries to July 2026

### 1.3.3 — 2026-05-18

- Updated dictionaries (May 2026)
- Small UI fixes

### 1.3.2 — 2026-04-22

- Adapted search bars for iOS 26
- Updated dictionaries (April 2026)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-03-10

- Added more headword forms on preview
- March dictionary update

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