Words Lens

Words Lens

Get word definition in a snap

24 ratings
2 reviews
Free
With Ads

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 3, 2019
  • September 21, 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

2.0

September 21, 2026

WordsLens 2.0 is a major update that transforms scanned text into useful, organized information. • Scan Nutrition Facts labels and see key nutrients, serving size, and Daily Values in a clear summary • Highlight allergen and MSG-related ingredient mentions, product origin, and expiration dates • Optionally estimate likely blood-sugar and heart-health impact from available label information • Recognize medication names and NDC codes, with optional information from U.S. government sources • Automatically summarize payment, identification, and membership cards, with Face ID or Touch ID protection for sensitive details • Organize scans into Nutrition, Medicine, Cards, Receipts, and custom collections • Import images and text through the Share Sheet, correct image perspective, search your library, merge pages, and recover items from Trash • Listen to nutrition and medication summaries with spoken readouts

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User reviews

Super useful

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

Response from developer

Thanks for your rating and review! We're glad this app helps!

Quick and Nice tool

Very convenient to scan and look up words. Wish it allows reading from saved images too!

Response from developer

Thanks for your rating and review! We'll consider adding this feature.

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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.