# Wolfram Words Reference App

> Comprehensive English word reference with definitions, synonyms, word game tools, and conversions. (iPhone/iPad app by Wolfram Group LLC.)

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- Developer: [Wolfram Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/715130979)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolfram-words-reference-app/id466457576/reviews.md

## What is Wolfram Words Reference App?

The Wolfram Words Reference App is more than just a dictionary! From synonyms and acronyms to information about words through history and tools for solving word puzzles, it includes easy access to everything you've ever wanted to know about English words.

- Find the common definition of a word as well as its pronunciation, first known use, origin, inflected forms, and general usage 
- Find synonyms, acronyms, rhymes, and homophones 
- Calculate popular word game scores and find possible words using your letters 
- Compute word patterns given only a few letters or compute words that begin or end with certain letters 
- Get historical crossword puzzle clues or enter specific letters to find word possibilities 
- Perform document length and time conversions given a number of words, pages, or characters 
- Convert a sentence into Morse code or Braille and look up Soundex codes 
- Generate a QR code or barcode from a word or phrase 
- Find notable uses of a word in a city, book, movie, and other names or explore a word's frequency throughout history 

Our database is a work in progress, so check back to see if information about the word you entered is added.

The Wolfram Words Reference App is powered by the Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine and is created by Wolfram Research, makers of Mathematica—the world's leading software system for mathematical research and education.

The Wolfram Words Reference App draws on the computational power of Wolfram|Alpha's supercomputers over a 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connection.

## Key features

- Word definitions and origins
- Synonyms, acronyms, and rhymes
- Word game score calculation
- Word pattern and puzzle solving
- Historical crossword clues
- Document length and time conversions
- Morse code and Braille conversion

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolfram-words-reference-app/id466457576/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great uniqe word lookup

*2021-05-24*

Saved me when I needed help coming up with ideas by word for my writing

### 1/5 — Very disappointed.

*2018-01-13*

Stick with Wolfram Alpha - this app excels at nothing other than chipping away at your net worth and increasing your icon count by one.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2016-03-29, version 1.2*

Doesn't work properly. Fails to compute a lot.

### 1/5 — Overpriced and not useful.

*2016-02-20*

The free, general app has the same information, or you could get a free dictionary app that will let you link from the results, instead of requiring a new search every time.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2015-09-13, version 1.2*

Absolutely love Wolfram Alpha apps normally. So I expected this to be good. At the very least I expected it to work.
It tries to work (when it's connected to the internet) but, for example, trying to find synonyms for the word "safe" brings information on a movie. Utterly useless and is no substitute for any number of websites that do this free. Poor show guys.

### 2/5 — Was looking forward to purchasing this app.

*2014-08-11*

But can away totally disappointed. given how great the WolframAlpha app is, I decided to flip a buck for this - and I wish I had that 99 cents back.
The UI is hideous, and hasn’t been updated in years. The look, feel and response all seem from am iOS two, three versions ago. 
It does what it purports to do fairly well, but from an outfit such as Wolfram, I just expected more. So two stars for its creation, existence and filling a niche, but three stars off for horrible implementation and UI.

### 5/5 — The Best!

*2013-12-06, version 1.0.4*

Very good app with plenty of features

### 1/5 — Don't Buy....

*2013-11-16, version 1.0.4*

Awful app and simply doesn't work (at all..). Avoid.

### 1/5 — Keyboard obscures screen when I type

*2013-10-30*

With the Wolfram name I expected a great deal. I am disappointed. When I type in a word that needs definition, the keyboard obscures the text entry field. I can't see the words I am typing in.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2013-10-26, version 1.0.4*

Poorly designed, poorly executed, and incredibly shallow information. Got fooled by the Wolfram name.

## Frequently asked questions about Wolfram Words Reference App

### What does the Wolfram Words Reference App do?

The Wolfram Words Reference App provides extensive information about English words. It goes beyond a standard dictionary to offer definitions, pronunciations, origins, synonyms, acronyms, and historical usage. It also includes tools for word games, document conversions, and code generation.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include finding word definitions and pronunciations, accessing synonyms and rhymes, calculating word game scores, solving word puzzles with letter patterns, retrieving historical crossword clues, performing document length and time conversions, and converting text to Morse code or Braille.

### Is the Wolfram Words Reference App free to use?

Yes, the Wolfram Words Reference App is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete experience without any cost to the user.

### What kind of word puzzles can this app help with?

The app can assist with various word puzzles by calculating word game scores, finding possible words using a set of letters, computing word patterns based on partial input, and providing historical crossword puzzle clues. It's designed to help users solve word challenges and explore word possibilities.

### How does this app access its information?

The app draws on the computational power of the Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine, utilizing its supercomputers over a 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connection. This allows for access to a vast and dynamic database of word-related information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2017-05-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2017-04-27

- Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2014-12-19

- Significant design updates, bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2013-08-20

Bug fixes. Retina iPad and iPhone 5 support.

### 1.0.3 — 2011-12-29

Minor bug fix.

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