# SHABDKOSH Dictionary — Vocabulary and Reference

> English to 12 Indian languages dictionary with translation, pronunciation, and vocabulary tools. (iPhone/iPad app by SHABDKOSH.COM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabdkosh-dictionary/id863035886 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SHABDKOSH.COM](https://appshunter.io/developer/863035889)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabdkosh-dictionary/id863035886/reviews.md

## What is SHABDKOSH Dictionary?

This app provides comprehensive language reference for Indian languages and English. 

Features
- English to 12 Indian language dictionary with search in English or in Indic
- Translate individual words and phrases
- Cross-search feature that lets you just tap a word to invoke new search
- Offline dictionary (coming soon) downloadable from the Settings screen within the app
- Spoken pronunciations
- English definitions and usage examples
- Bookmark words for later reference
- Recent search history to refer past searches
- Dictionary browser 
- Quote of the Day
- Offline support for selected languages
- Word of the Day 
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Word Quiz 
- Vocabulary Builder

For any help and support on this app, please use the feedback option in the app. (Settings -> About -> Contact).

For more information, support and to try out the dictionary on the web, please visit: https://www.shabdkosh.com

For Terms and Conditions, please visit https://www.shabdkosh.com/terms

## Key features

- English to 12 Indian language dictionary
- Word and phrase translation
- Spoken pronunciations
- Definitions and usage examples
- Vocabulary Builder
- Offline support for selected languages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabdkosh-dictionary/id863035886/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Need lot of improvement

*2024-09-25, version 2.16*

Not easy to access. Back button doesn’t take to last page😂

### 1/5 — Not as claimed. Just another lame glossary.

*2023-01-08, version 2.16*

The absence of any good Hindi-English dictionary in app form shows the utter disregard of Indians for their own language and their heading rush to speak only the language of the colonialists. 
This one claims to “Provide a comprehensive language reference,” but that is either a blatant lie or the authors don’t understand what one might be. A true dictionary should at the very east mark word function (noun, VI, VT, adj, etc) and a comprehensive one should list synonyms, antonyms, etymolical derivation and related words, and provide usage examples. A comprehensive electronic version should provide internal hyperlinks. 
This one does not of the above. 
At best, one could call this app a comprehensive glossary. But for someone who wants a true dictionary, a glossary - being a long list of related terma and synonyms - is often more a hindrance than a help. 
A dictionary list meanings in order of a words primary and most prominent meanings, through to the most obscure. That way, one is certain of the main meaning of a term from the beginning. With a long glossary list like what appears on shabdakosh, one is just left confused. 

The Oxford Hindi dictionary of McGregor is the only one I’ve seen that has the apparatus of a true dictionary. Why they don’t produce an app version I’ll never know, except for the above mentioned fact that so few Hindi speakers seem to really care for their own language.

### 5/5 — Helps a lot in Poem writing

*2022-05-13, version 2.16*

Using it since past 5-6 years. Thank you as this is very effective and helps me a lot in my poem writing

### 3/5 — Meaning of the word

*2021-09-01*

Give the meaning of the word of the day rather than just an example sentence.

### 1/5 — Fix this major bug!!!

*2019-10-10, version 1.1.38*

I use this app so much and since updating my iOS there is a huge glitch that makes it unusable. When I click the search bar to type in another word, the page shifts up so the back button is no longer visible. The only way to get out is to close the app and refresh it and open it again. Very frustrating, please fix this.

### 1/5 — Your App is completely messed up !?!?

*2019-02-25, version 1.1.38*

Cannot Browse for english words after the 3rd letter from -e- on  virtually ALL of the 2-letter combinations.

NO SEND button on your feedback form AND CANNOT cut & paste from it either - had to email you a screenshot?!?!?

I’ve used your website a lot over the years...but your app really needs some proofreading from a native english person!!!

### 3/5 — Helpful but

*2018-04-11, version 1.1.38*

The pronunciations just don't work on my iPhone, even though they play fine from the web site.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2017-10-24, version 1.1.38*

Well build vocabulary with professional structured & nice display

### 5/5 — Great App

*2016-12-26, version 1.1.38*

Liked this app and features. Excellent!!!

### 5/5 — Good work

*2016-06-02, version 1.1.38*

Really better than all others i have used. Keep improving ..😀👍

## Frequently asked questions about SHABDKOSH Dictionary

### What languages does SHABDKOSH Dictionary support?

SHABDKOSH Dictionary offers an English to 12 Indian language dictionary. It also provides English definitions and usage examples for words.

### Can I use SHABDKOSH Dictionary offline?

Yes, offline support is available for selected languages and can be downloaded from the Settings screen within the app. An offline dictionary is coming soon for broader access.

### How does the translation feature work in SHABDKOSH Dictionary?

You can translate individual words and phrases using the app. The cross-search feature allows you to tap any word to initiate a new search, making lookups seamless.

### Does SHABDKOSH Dictionary have ads?

Yes, SHABDKOSH Dictionary contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users.

### What are the pricing options for SHABDKOSH Dictionary?

SHABDKOSH Dictionary is free to download and use. There is also a Premium Subscription available for $0.99 per 3 months for enhanced features.

### How often is SHABDKOSH Dictionary updated?

The app was last updated on March 4, 2022, with the latest version being 2.16. This indicates regular maintenance and feature additions.

### What is the age rating for SHABDKOSH Dictionary?

SHABDKOSH Dictionary has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older users.

### What features help build vocabulary in SHABDKOSH Dictionary?

SHABDKOSH Dictionary includes a Word Quiz and a Vocabulary Builder feature to help users expand their lexicon. It also offers synonyms and antonyms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.16 — 2022-03-04

1. Addition of examples and rhymes in word definitions
2. Improved search bar
3. Pronunciation support for all language words inn definition
4. Support for interpretation of misspelling in search bar

### 1.91 — 2021-11-25

1. Unified language reference for 11 Indian languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu. Now, one app is all you need for most of the Indian languages. 
2. Easier way to share Word and Quote of the Day
3. History synchronisation with server to help migrating from our other language apps to this app
4. New App Icon
5. Quiz bug fixed
6. Bug Fixes

### 1.90 — 2021-11-19

1. Unified language reference for 11 Indian languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu. Now, one app is all you need for most of the Indian languages. 
2. Easier way to share Word and Quote of the Day
3. History synchronisation with server to help migrating from our other language apps to this app
4. New App Icon
5. Bug Fixes

### 1.89 — 2021-11-17

1. Unified language reference for 11 Indian languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu. Now, one app is enough for most of the Indian languages. 
2. Easier way to share Word and Quote of the Day
3. History synchronisation with server to help migrating from our other language apps to this app
4. New App Icon

### 1.84 — 2021-08-17

Added support to synchronise history across devices.

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- [Marathi-English Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathi-english-dictionary/id1498783490)

All apps by SHABDKOSH.COM: https://appshunter.io/developer/863035889

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