# Ultralingua — Bilingual dictionary and verbs

> Advanced bilingual dictionary and verb conjugator with offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultralingua, Inc..)

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- Developer: [Ultralingua, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284677754)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 392 App Store ratings · 258 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua/id512347062/reviews.md

## What is Ultralingua?

The best dictionary app on the App Store. 35+ titles to choose from in a dozen languages. Includes world-class titles from Collins, Le Robert, and Vox.

English Dictionary and Thesaurus are now FREE with download.

Advanced search: 
• Catches misspellings, irregular verb conjugations, entries in either language, related words, and more. 
• Example phrases, idioms, and other usage notes are suggested as well 
• Search in all your dictionaries at once
• Type numbers into the search box to see them returned as text in your languages

Verb conjugations built in:
• All tenses and forms for every verb
• Accessible right within the definition or translation - no navigating to a separate tool to conjugate verbs 

Favorites and history: 
• Star any entry or conjugation to add it to your favorites 
• All expanded entries added to your history list for quick reference
• Share your favorite words on Twitter and Facebook

Make it yours: 
• Control your font style and size.
• Use it anywhere! No internet connection required.
• Change your interface settings to view the display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German.

Choose your dictionary: 
• Hundreds of thousands of entries: every word you could possibly need.
• Noun genders and parts of speech.
• Slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage.
• Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions.
• Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type.
• Unlock as many as you want from the in-app store.

REVIEWS

"Ultralingua has been an invaluable tool for me! I travel outside of the United States with some regularity. Ultralingua Spanish has helped me expand my vocabulary and help with conversations and written correspondence. It's also helped me understand a lot of the signs and informational placards that are posted. It has really boosted my confidence when traveling abroad!"

"I have your Spanish/English and have been using it for many many years. I love this app so much that I tell everyone I possibly can about it. Every time one of my friends gets a new iPhone and asks me what apps they should get this is at the top of my list."

"I'm an undergrad linguistics major, and you're apps have helped immensely so far with learning foreign languages!"

"With an Italian father-in-law, a German mother-in-law, and Mexican parents, the languages fly fast and loose in my family! I am in need of help with my German, and your dictionary is a Great help!"

"Ive been learning Italian with the Ultralingua App and my study group have been impressed with the ability of quick searching whereas the traditional dictionaries take ages. The Conjugation has been an excellent way for a very quick verification." 

"This app simply works. Its not filled with gimmicks, its intuitive, its the best!"

"Working in translation, your apps offer me immediate access to a wealth of information whenever I am on the go. Keep up the good work!"

"As a notary, I use languages each day and in all kinds of settings (legal, personal or commercial). I love your apps (I have French and Spanish) and think they are one of the most useful apps I actually use every day! Keep up the good work!"

## Key features

- Advanced search with misspelling correction
- Built-in verb conjugations for all tenses
- Offline dictionary access
- Favorites and history tracking
- Customizable font and interface settings
- Search across multiple dictionaries simultaneously

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| French-English Dictionary | $12.99 | one-time |
| Spanish-English Dictionary | $12.99 | one-time |
| German-English Dictionary | $12.99 | one-time |
| Italian-English Dictionary | $12.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese-English Dictionary | $12.99 | one-time |
| Latin-English Dictionary | $5.99 | one-time |
| French Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| French Thesaurus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vox Comprehensive Spanish Dictionary | $14.99 | one-time |
| Collins Spanish-English Dictionary | $17.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ultralingua?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💯 Excellent dictionary with comprehensive content
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔍 Convenient verb conjugations and example sentences
- 🔒 Offline functionality
- 🗂️ Consolidated dictionaries in one app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues on newer iOS versions
- 🔀 Difficulty integrating previously purchased dictionaries
- 💰 Expensive for existing users to upgrade
- 📱 Layout and font issues on iPhone X and newer devices
- 🔍 Limited search functionality compared to competitors

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Inability to restore previously purchased dictionaries
- Slow performance and lagging issues
- Incomplete or missing translations for some words

**Most requested features**

- Add voice pronunciation for words
- Improve search to handle partial word inputs
- Integrate with language learning apps and services
- Offer more languages and dictionary options
- Provide better syncing between devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 258)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua/id512347062/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very confusing as it says Try It for everything

*2026-01-03, version 2.11.1*

NO LONGER WORKS AT ALL. Opens and closes leaving behind a blue screen. Tap on the blue screen and it disappears. Ultralingua does NOTHING to fix this. They keep saying to remove it and put it back in which solves NOTHING! This is how I lost my English dictionary too and it disappeared from the Apple library.

### 1/5 — Crashes on Launch

*2025-07-31, version 2.11.1*

Doesn’t seem to work on iOS 18.6 (15 Pro Max).

### 5/5 — This is the one

*2025-06-14, version 2.11.1*

If you’re looking for a bilingual dictionary app, stop your search and buy this one. I bought this app over 15 years ago and I still use it nearly every day, to this day. 6 stars, no doubt.

### 5/5 — Vale oro

*2025-05-05, version 2.11.1*

Cuesta lo que cueste, este app vale oro. Me ha servido como cualquier bueno amigo que tengo en las estanterías… en el bolsillo.

### 3/5 — Time for an overhaul

*2024-12-28, version 2.11.1*

Been using this app for years, but it has no proper night mode and gets confused when switching between light and dark, with entries becoming illegible. Give this app the update it deserves.

### 1/5 — lacks advertised functionality

*2024-09-26, version 2.11.1*

there is currently no icloud sync. both the bookshelf and individual collins dictionaries by the same developer advertise syncing favorites and transferring them to other devices but this function is broken which, for an app with this price tag, is unacceptable. the developer responded to an email inquiry letting me know that they are aware and have no timeline as to when a fix can be expected. i have many favorites in an individual dictionary app and after buying another one of their expensive dictionaries i am unable to use them both in the bookshelf app because there is no way of transferring all the favorites. the favorites also don’t sync between the iphone and ipad versions of the dictionary or bookshelf apps. the developer either needs to provide a fix, which honestly is not that serious of a coding job, or update the store description before people spend $18 for each of their dictionaries expecting the advertised features.

### 4/5 — Speak function

*2024-08-29*

Thank you very much !!
Now it's working.

### 3/5 — pronunciation sound

*2024-07-10*

This is really good application, but when I want to check pronunciation, I click on ‘speak ‘ then app is shut down…

**Developer response:** Hello, we've fixed the "Speak" bug in version 2.11.1.  Please update your app to the latest version.  Email us at escalate@ultralingua.com with any questions.  Thank you for using Ultralingua!

### 4/5 — Good but needs multi-dictionary search

*2023-12-03, version 2.10*

This review is for both the app and two of the dictionaries (Apple won’t let me review the standalone dictionaries Ultralingua sells). The Ultralingua app itself is mostly great, in that you can have just one app for multiple dictionaries. However, unfortunately you can only search one dictionary at a time. If I’m looking for, say, an EN-ES translation of a word, I want to be able to search all my EN-ES dictionaries, not just one. It seems a single-app approach should allow this.

As for content, well, I’ve learned that more words in a dictionary isn’t necessarily better. For my EN-ES example, the main one with 75k words isn’t better/worse than the Collins 55k one. The 75k one has more technical words (e.g., isotherm). But when I asked my Mexican wife to throw a test word at me (jamaica), the Collins dictionary had it (hibiscus), whereas the bigger 75k one didn’t. This is exactly why it would be great if you could search words across multiple installed dictionaries, or at least switch easily between different dictionaries for the same search term.

### 5/5 — Pretty Good

*2023-05-26*

Has fuzzy searching when you can’t spell. Searches backwards so works even if you haven’t switched the from
And to languages around. Shows declinations succinctly.

I’m using the Collins German-English dictionary.

## Frequently asked questions about Ultralingua

### What does the Ultralingua app do?

Ultralingua provides a powerful bilingual dictionary and verb conjugator. It features advanced search that catches misspellings and irregular conjugations, offers example phrases, and allows you to search across multiple dictionaries simultaneously. The app also includes built-in verb conjugations for all tenses, accessible directly within definitions.

### What are the key features of Ultralingua?

Key features include advanced search with misspelling correction, integrated verb conjugations, offline dictionary access, the ability to save favorite entries and conjugations, and a history of viewed words. Users can also customize font styles and sizes, and change interface language settings.

### How much does Ultralingua cost?

The English Dictionary and Thesaurus are provided for free with the download. Additional dictionaries and language titles can be unlocked through in-app purchases. This allows users to choose and pay for only the languages and dictionaries they need.

### Is Ultralingua compatible with my device and can I use it offline?

The app is designed for mobile devices and can be used anywhere, as no internet connection is required once downloaded. This offline functionality makes it ideal for travel or situations with limited connectivity.

### Who would benefit from using Ultralingua?

Ultralingua is beneficial for a wide range of users, including language learners, students of linguistics, travelers who need to communicate abroad, and professionals working in translation or international business. Its comprehensive features and offline access make it a versatile tool for anyone needing quick and accurate language support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12 — 2026-07-21

• Updated for iOS 26
• Dictionary data improvements
• Miscellaneous bug fixes

### 2.11.1 — 2024-08-18

• Fixed a bug with the "Speak" feature
• Miscellaneous small bug fixes

### 2.11 — 2024-07-02

• Updated for iOS 17
• Improved dark mode
• Many data improvements
• Miscellaneous small bug fixes

### 2.10 — 2023-06-14

- Updated for iOS 16
- Support for Dark Mode
- Many data improvements
- Miscellaneous small bug fixes

### 2.9 — 2020-01-10

• Updated for iOS 13 and the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
• Improved navigation of verb tenses
• We have stopped collecting usage analytics
• Data improvements
• Small bug fixes

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## More apps by Ultralingua, Inc.

- [Ultralingua French-English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua-french-english/id284792569)
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All apps by Ultralingua, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/284677754

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