# Worldictionary Lite — Instant Translation & Search

> Camera-based instant word definition and translation app for multiple languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Penpower Technology Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldictionary-lite/id536491559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Penpower Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333211048)
- Category: Reference, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2012-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldictionary-lite/id536491559/reviews.md

## What is Worldictionary Lite?

* The Best Translation App *
• Secured a spot among the Top 10 apps in the Reference/Business categories in 109 countries 
• Winner of the Taiwan Excellence Award 2012 
• Winner of the Outstanding IT Products Award 2011 
• Over one million users worldwide 

* Product Overview *
Point the iPhone’s or the new iPad’s camera at any word and Worldictionary will instantly define and translate it. No need to manually type words or take pictures. This app will be your indispensable travel tool primed to give you translation on-the-go. 

* Demo Videos *
http://worldcard.penpowerinc.com/demo/worldcard/worditionary_demo.htm 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa6OYajfomA 

* Product Details *
- Instant View & Translate - 
• The instant 'View and Translate' feature allows you to get instant translation simply by pointing your iPhone’s camera at a word you want to look up. 
• Worldictionary recognizes and translates amongst multiple languages, ranging from Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Czech, Slovak and Romanian. No need to type a word to look it up! 
• You can also select an image from your iPhone to get the translation immediately without typing words in. 

- Detailed & Full Sentence Translation -
• To proceed with looking up additional words or knowing more about the usage of particular words, you can first take a snap of the text and then focus on the words one by one and look them up. 
• Provides full sentence translation and pronunciation. 
• The 'Advance Search' function lets you search through Google, Wikipedia and YouTube to expand your search. 

- Smart & Helpful Functions - 
• Save your search records automatically. You can even build your own word database to increase translation efficiency. 
• You can also manually enter and translate words. 
• Provides an anti-shake function for better image quality. 

* Customers’ Reviews *
• Brilliant app! - Thanks for developing such a handy tool. I have already used it to translate menu items and will definitely use it on my first trip abroad. Well worth the price. (Apr 22, 2012 by lht61ha) 
• Amazing app for a phone! - Very easy to use translator app that works brilliantly with text. All the various functions, including recognizing words and translating from text, are very useful. 5 star. (Apr 22, 2012 by Simon Medlicott) 
• Worldictionary, one of the most revolutionary iPhone app ideas. (Mar 20, 2012 by Sven Luiv)

## Key features

- Instant camera-based translation
- Supports numerous languages
- Full sentence translation and pronunciation
- Advanced search (Google, Wikipedia, YouTube)
- Save search records
- Build custom word database
- Manual text entry and translation

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldictionary-lite/id536491559/reviews.md

### 5/5 — إعجاب

*2016-04-05, version 4.7.5*

احببت هذا البرنامج لانه يدعم اللغة العربية.  
شكراً لكم.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2014-02-10, version 4.3.3*

I have been using this app in Asia lately and it has done wonders! Very useful app for travel, 5 stars!

### 5/5 — Amazing app for travelers and students!

*2013-07-23, version 4.3.2*

I am so glad I made this purchase. As a student who can't afford to waste time on flipping through dictionary every five minutes, this handy app allows me to instantly have the answer in my hand. I love it so much, and would recommend it to anyone who is trying to learn a new language, especially those in a foreign country!

The recognition is fast and the translation is more accurate than I expected. Totally awesome!

### 5/5 — Very Good app

*2012-12-31, version 3.3.0*

Very good and useful app
It does the job perfectly
Wish just if they add more languages

### 1/5 — More languages please

*2012-07-05, version 3.3.0*

Not enough languages to make it useful

## Frequently asked questions about Worldictionary Lite

### What languages does Worldictionary Lite support?

Worldictionary Lite supports translation among Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Czech, Slovak, and Romanian.

### Can I use Worldictionary Lite without an internet connection?

The provided description does not specify offline capabilities for Worldictionary Lite. However, features like 'Advance Search' which searches Google, Wikipedia, and YouTube would require an internet connection.

### How accurate is the camera translation in Worldictionary Lite?

The app features an 'anti-shake function for better image quality,' which aims to improve the accuracy of word recognition when using the camera for translation. Customer reviews highlight its ease of use and brilliant performance with text.

### What is the price of Worldictionary Lite?

Worldictionary Lite is available for free. One customer review mentioned it was 'Well worth the price,' suggesting perceived value despite being a free application.

### What devices is Worldictionary Lite compatible with?

Worldictionary Lite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It has received awards and recognition, including being a Top 10 app in Reference/Business categories in numerous countries.

### How often is Worldictionary Lite updated?

The latest version of Worldictionary Lite is 5.3.1, and it was last updated on December 4, 2020. This indicates a past update frequency, though current update schedules are not detailed.

### Does Worldictionary Lite have ads?

The provided data does not explicitly state whether Worldictionary Lite contains advertisements. However, since it is a free app and does not mention in-app purchases, it is possible it may be ad-supported.

### What is the age rating for Worldictionary Lite?

Worldictionary Lite has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the broad scope of content it can translate and search, including potentially mature topics found on the internet.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 5.3.1 — 2020-12-04

- Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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