# Piksi: Dictionary & Scan Words — Word Scanner & Vocab Builder

> Camera-based dictionary for instant, contextual word definitions and vocabulary expansion. (iPhone/iPad app by Mehmet Serhat Akar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piksi-dictionary-and-scan-words/id6758964777 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mehmet Serhat Akar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765319025)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piksi-dictionary-and-scan-words/id6758964777/reviews.md

## What is Piksi?

Featured by Apple's editorial team.

Piksi is the camera dictionary that gives you instant, contextual definitions for any word you see in the real world.

You're reading a book in English and hit a word you've never seen before. Or a menu in Barcelona. A sign in Berlin. A contract in a language you're still figuring out.

POINT. TAP. UNDERSTAND.

Open Piksi, point your camera at any text, and tap the word you need. In under a second, you get:

• A clear, contextual definition — not a generic dictionary dump, but an explanation that accounts for the exact sentence the word appears in
• Pronunciation with audio playback
• Etymology and word origin
• Translations across your languages

This is what a dictionary should feel like in 2026.

WORKS ACROSS LANGUAGES

Point your camera at text in any supported language and get definitions in your own. Reading a French novel? A German contract? A menu in Italian? Piksi explains every word to you in the language you think in.

Supported languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese.

DISCOVER 5 NEW WORDS EVERY DAY

Every day, Piksi selects 5 rare words you've never seen — curated based on the words already in your library. Swipe right to capture, left to skip. Each word comes with a full card: definition, etymology, example sentence, and category. It's the fastest way to expand your vocabulary beyond what you read.

BUILD YOUR BEAUTIFUL LIBRARY

Every word you look up or discover can be saved to your library with one tap. Piksi organizes your words into thematic collections — Nature, Arts, Emotions, Science, Travel, and more.

• Spaced repetition reviews timed to how your memory actually works
• Watch your vocabulary grow over time with detailed stats

WORKS ON EVERYTHING

Books, textbooks, restaurant menus, street signs, newspaper articles, legal documents, handwritten notes, product labels, museum plaques — if it has text, Piksi can read it.

MADE FOR READERS

Whether you're deep in a novel, studying a textbook, deciphering a contract, or exploring a city abroad — Piksi stays out of your way and gives you what you need: the meaning, instantly.

Download Piksi and start building your library today.

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## Key features

- Camera-based word scanning
- Contextual definitions
- Audio pronunciation
- Etymology and origin
- Multi-language translation
- Daily word discovery
- Personalized vocabulary library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piksi pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piksi-dictionary-and-scan-words/id6758964777/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-06-11*

I'm finding the app very useful, and the developer responded quickly to a bug that had been limiting my ability to use it.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the feedback. We just shipped a fix in v1.2.8. Piksi now uses your phone's full back-camera, including auto-macro on Pro models, so focusing on a single word should work cleanly. If it still misbehaves, email support@piksiapp.com and we'll sort it out.

### 5/5 — Very Engaging & Super Useful

*2026-05-11*

Beautiful UI and super smooth animations. The app feels fast, clean, and really enjoyable to use. Learning new words feels effortless and fun.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much!

### 5/5 — 이앱 최고

*2026-05-11*

모르는 단어를 캡처만 하면 되니까 편리해서 너무 좋네요!!!!!

### 4/5 — 能否将词语加入拼音？

*2026-05-09*

有些小众词语中某些字不会读

**Developer response:** 您好！非常感谢您的反馈——这正是 1.2.4 版本要解决的问题。

新版本已经加入了拼音支持，每个中文单词的定义旁都会显示带声调的拼音（例如 zhāo / cháo）。您提到的小众字、多音字、不常见的发音，都能直接看到正确读音。

1.2.4 现已上线，请前往 App Store 更新后即可立即体验！

再次感谢您的耐心和建议！

### 1/5 — 扫单词？只有扫的动作，

*2026-05-09*

半个词都扫不出来，别说识别了，不管英文还是中文，都一直在扫，没有结果。

**Developer response:** 您好！非常抱歉给您带来这样的体验。

可能是以下两个常见情况：

1. 请用手指点击屏幕上要查询的单词 —— 扫描动画只是文字识别过程，您需要主动点击单词才能看到定义
2. 请确认左下角的语言旗帜与文字语言一致（例如扫描中文时旗帜应为 🇨🇳，扫描英文时为 🇺🇸）

如果这两点都没问题但仍然没有反应，请发邮件到 support@piksiapp.com，附上设备型号、iOS 版本和截图，我会尽快帮您排查。

另外，1.2.4 版本已上线，建议先更新再试一次。非常感谢您的耐心！

### 4/5 — 很新颖的操作

*2026-05-08*

一开始以为不能识别单词 摸索了一会儿才明白是直接在实时屏幕上点击单词查看解释 有种手持ar的感觉lol 只是不明白捕捉页面下方两个国旗是什么意思 按常理应该是读取和翻译的两种语言 但是实际上点击单词出来的单词解释也只是单词本身的语言 并没有出现翻译 是我操作不对吗 还是翻译本来就不是这个app的功能呢

### 5/5 — 能不能增加文字拼音呢

*2026-05-06*

很多时候中文可以扫出来，但是有些字是不认识的陌生字。

**Developer response:** 您好！非常感谢您的反馈！您提到的"陌生字"问题，正是 1.2.4 版本要解决的。

新版本已经加入了拼音支持，扫描中文时定义旁会显示带声调的拼音（例如 zhāo / cháo）。即使遇到不认识的字，也能立即看到正确读音。

1.2.4 现已上线，请前往 App Store 更新即可立即体验。

再次感谢您的反馈和耐心！

### 5/5 — Works very well!

*2026-04-29*

Scanned random headlines in a large format Spanish history book. Takes a little practice to pull back far enough so the app can see the whole word but then it zooms in on the word to complete the scan. Will definitely use it when I'm studying. Am giving it four out of five stars--totally unfair for a new release but would love to be able to scan a phrase and not just a single word. (The developer is way ahead of me, he was already working on that! So check back often—this app is just at the beginning of its development cycle.) For sure this will be a must-have the next time I'm in a Spanish-speaking country. Well done!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for these kind words. As a solo developer, this truly motivates me! 
You're right, phrase scanning is already in the works. Stay tuned, and happy studying!

### 2/5 — 扫描功能是个摆设

*2026-04-26*

扫描半天啥都没有识别出来，就是一个多余的功能。

**Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈。这个问题已在 v1.2.0 中修复！之前如果手机设置为英文，扫描默认只识别英文单词。现在应用会自动检测中文文字。请更新到最新版本再试一次。如有问题请联系 support@piksiapp.com，我们很乐意帮助您。

### 1/5 — 扫单词都没反应，不是垃圾是什么?装了白费劲。

*2026-04-26*

扫单词都没反应，不是垃圾是什么?装了白费劲。

**Developer response:** Dear user, thank you for your feedback. 
It appears you downloaded the app from the US App Store.
If you were scanning Chinese words, please make sure your reading language is set to Chinese in the capture screen. We haven't received similar reports from other users. 
If the issue persists, please contact us at support@piksiapp.com

亲爱的用户，感谢您的反馈。您似乎是从美国App Store下载的应用。如果您在扫描中文单词，请确保在扫描界面将阅读语言设置为中文。我们没有收到其他用户的类似反馈。如果问题仍然存在，请通过 support@piksiapp.com 联系我们。

## Frequently asked questions about Piksi

### What is Piksi?

Piksi is a camera dictionary that provides instant, contextual definitions for words seen in the real world. It offers pronunciation, etymology, and translations, helping users expand their vocabulary.

### How does Piksi define words?

You point your camera at any text, tap the word you need, and Piksi provides a clear, contextual definition based on the sentence it appears in, along with audio pronunciation and etymology.

### Can Piksi help me learn new words?

Yes, Piksi discovers 5 new, rare words for you every day, curated based on your existing vocabulary. Each word comes with a full card including definition, etymology, and an example sentence.

### Does Piksi support multiple languages?

Piksi supports definitions in English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. You can scan text in these languages and get definitions in your preferred language.

### What kind of text can Piksi scan?

Piksi can scan text from books, textbooks, menus, street signs, newspapers, legal documents, handwritten notes, product labels, and museum plaques.

### How does Piksi organize my saved words?

Saved words are organized into thematic collections such as Nature, Arts, Emotions, Science, and Travel. The app also features spaced repetition reviews and detailed statistics to track vocabulary growth.

### What are the subscription options for Piksi?

Piksi offers a monthly subscription for $4.99 and a yearly subscription for $29.99, providing access to premium features.

### Is Piksi available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Piksi is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-15

A smoother, cleaner experience across the app.

### 1.2.9 — 2026-06-09

Customize folder colors, plus iPad bug fixes.

### 1.2.8 — 2026-06-07

Small bug fixes and overall improvements.

### 1.2.7 — 2026-05-27

Improved user experience and bug fixes.

### 1.2.6 — 2026-05-23

Library and exercises refined. Smoother scans, more polish, and a calmer experience throughout.

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