Words Lens

Words Lens

Scan, Organize, Search Text

24 ratings
11 reviews
Free
With Ads

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Released
December 3, 2019
Updated
October 11, 2026

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Instantly get definitions for words you encounter in books, signs, or brochures by simply snapping a photo. This utility app helps you quickly understand complex vocabulary without manual searching. It intelligently skips common words in English to speed up the lookup process.

✓Instant word definitions via camera
✓Scan books, signs, and brochures
✓Automatic skipping of common words
✓Supports multiple device languages
✓Quick vocabulary lookup
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What's New in Words Lens

2.2

October 11, 2026

The WordsLens interface is now available in more languages. • Added interface support for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese • Localized the app interface, menus, settings, alerts, and accessibility labels • Improved localized formatting for dates, numbers, and document information Document analysis and structured summaries currently support English-language source documents only. Thank you for using WordsLens.

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User reviews

Relevant and Reliable

App does what it promised to do…and does it better!

Muy buena

Me encanto la app el único problema es que no lee cursiva y yo escribo todo en cursiva pero no deja de ser re buena app

Muy buenaa

tiene errores mínimos (con las tildes), pero es entedible es una app en crecimiento, muy buena👏🏻

Not accurate

Not accurate conversion to text. some words are mixing.

Super useful

Great if you’re writing and need to get a quote from a book. Just scan, them copy and paste!

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FAQ

What is Words Lens?

Words Lens is a utility app that allows you to get word definitions instantly by taking a picture of the text. It's designed to help users quickly understand unfamiliar words encountered in books, signs, and other materials.

How does Words Lens work?

You simply use your phone's camera to snap a picture of the page or sign containing the words you want to define. The app then processes the image to identify the words and provide their meanings.

Does Words Lens skip common words?

Yes, Words Lens automatically skips the most common 4000 words when your device's language is English, and the most common 2000 words if English is among the preferred languages. This speeds up the lookup process for everyday vocabulary.

What devices is Words Lens available on?

Words Lens is available for iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its support for 'iphone', 'ipad', and 'ipod'.

Is Words Lens free to use?

Yes, Words Lens is available for free. However, it does contain advertisements.

How often is Words Lens updated?

The latest version of Words Lens is 1.9, and it was last updated on January 22, 2022. This suggests a moderate update frequency.

What is the age rating for Words Lens?

Words Lens has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does Words Lens have ads?

Yes, Words Lens contains advertisements. This is a common monetization strategy for free utility applications.