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Best British Dictionary Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 248+ british dictionary apps on iOS, 16 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top British Dictionary Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesAug 2026
2Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoAug 2026
3Cambridge English DictionaryCambridge English DictionaryFree2.6★ (289)NoYesAug 2026
4British Slang! New Dictionary of Urban Slangs QuizBritish Slang! New Dictionary of Urban Slangs QuizFree3.3★ (52)NoYesAug 2026
5BC DictionaryBC DictionaryFree4.8★ (35)NoNoMay 2026
6WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (268)NoNoAug 2026
7Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesAug 2026
8English DictionaryEnglish DictionaryFree4.1★ (67)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for British Dictionary

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#1

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#89in Reference
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Access a vast collection of dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Features include offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists. Ideal for students, professionals, and word enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Reliable and simple to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language
  • 👍 Very useful for learning new words
  • 👍 Excellent reference app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
Dictionary.com: English Words#2

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media, Inc.

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
Cambridge English Dictionary#3

Cambridge English Dictionary by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)

for Advanced Learners, 4th ed.
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
2.6😞(289 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This comprehensive dictionary app provides definitions, pronunciations, and thesaurus entries for over 140,000 words and phrases. It offers advanced search capabilities, learning tools like flashcards and quizzes, and offline access. Ideal for English learners preparing for exams.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Detailed definitions
  • 👍 Easy to understand
  • 👍 Includes British and American pronunciations
  • 👍 Simple and efficient

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Requires purchase to access full content
  • 💰 Expensive compared to free alternatives
  • 🐛 Crashes on startup for older devices

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4
British Slang! New Dictionary of Urban Slangs Quiz
British Slang! New Dictionary of Urban Slangs Quiz
British Slang! New Dictionary of Urban Slangs Quiz
by Michael Quach
Free

Explore a vast collection of British slang words and phrases. Discover meanings, save your favorites, and easily share them through various platforms like email, SMS, and social media.

Extensive British slang vocabularyReveal slang meaningsSave favorite slang
📚 Books
(52)
free with in-app purchases
5
BC Dictionary
BC Dictionary
BC Dictionary
by British Centre LLC
Free

This application provides a comprehensive and reliable English to Georgian and Georgian to English dictionary. It offers accurate translations and is suitable for users of all ages.

English to Georgian dictionaryGeorgian to English dictionaryComprehensive translations
📚 Education
(35)
free
6
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
Offline ad-free dictionary
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus with fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, and usage examples. It offers extensive word data and advanced search filters without requiring an internet connection.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusFast searchingSpelling suggestions
🔍 Reference
(268)
free
7
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Free

Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

Offline dictionary accessVoice search for wordsDaily Word of the Day
🔍 Reference
(324K)
free with in-app purchases
8
English Dictionary
English Dictionary
English Dictionary
Advanced Offline Vocabulary
Free

This app provides a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences. It offers voice and keyboard search, translation capabilities, and allows users to bookmark words and review their search history. The app is free and available offline.

English to English dictionarySynonyms and antonymsThesaurus feature
🔍 Reference
(67)
free with in-app purchases
9
English Dictionary *
English Dictionary *
English Dictionary *
Thesaurus and Vocabulary words
Free

Enhance your English vocabulary with a comprehensive offline dictionary and thesaurus. Access over 500,000 words, their meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and pronunciations. Perfect for students and professionals to improve language skills anytime, anywhere.

Offline word searchSynonyms and antonymsWord definitions
🔍 Reference
(1.2K)
subscription
10
Dictionary English/Czech
Dictionary English/Czech
Dictionary English/Czech
Translate your words instantly
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
English Polish Dictionary +
English Polish Dictionary +
English Polish Dictionary +
Offline Dictionary with Voice
$2.99

An offline English-Polish dictionary with over 60,000 words and expressions. It offers pronunciation guides and allows users to bookmark favorites and copy translations. Ideal for travel, study, or situations without internet access.

Offline functionalityOver 60,000 entriesPronunciation audio
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid
12
English Dictionary - Offline
English Dictionary - Offline
English Dictionary - Offline
Offline English Dictionary
Free

A comprehensive offline English dictionary offering in-depth word definitions, usage examples, and rich language data. Explore synonyms, antonyms, pronunciations, and more without an internet connection.

Offline accessDetailed word definitionsUsage examples
🔍 Reference
(7)
free with in-app purchases
13
English Swedish Dictionary +
English Swedish Dictionary +
English Swedish Dictionary +
Offline Dictionary with Voice
$2.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
14
English to Portuguese, Portugues to Eng Dictionary
English to Portuguese, Portugues to Eng Dictionary
English to Portuguese, Portugues to Eng Dictionary
by Nasreen Zulfiqar
Free
📚 Books
(0)
15
Spanish English Dictionary - (Inglés Español)
Spanish English Dictionary - (Inglés Español)
Spanish English Dictionary - (Inglés Español)
by 佩芬 屈
Free

Access a comprehensive offline English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionary with over 213,000 entries. Save translations to a favorites list for easy review. Text-to-speech audio and an online dictionary are also available.

Offline English-Spanish dictionaryOffline Spanish-English dictionary130,000+ English-Spanish entries
📚 Education
(0)
free
16
English Arabic Dictionary+
English Arabic Dictionary+
English Arabic Dictionary+
Offline Dictionary with Voice
$0.99

An offline English to Arabic dictionary with over 89,000 words and expressions. It offers pronunciation guides and allows users to bookmark favorites and copy translations for easy use in other applications.

Offline functionalityOver 89,000 entriesPronunciation guides
🔍 Reference
(1)
paid
17
English To Chinese Dictionary
English To Chinese Dictionary
English To Chinese Dictionary
by Karan Kharyal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
English Russian Dictionary
English Russian Dictionary
English Russian Dictionary
by Karan Kharyal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Dictionary.
Dictionary.
Dictionary.
by TheFreeDictionary.com
Free

Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusMillions of definitions and synonymsWord of the Day and Idiom of the Day
🔍 Reference
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
20
English Bengali Dictionary +
English Bengali Dictionary +
English Bengali Dictionary +
Offline Dictionary with Voice
$2.99
🔍 Reference
(0)

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FAQ about British Dictionary

What are the best british dictionary apps for iPhone?
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus tops our british dictionary apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 29K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top british dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus and Dictionary.com: English Words.
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ british dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides access to a comprehensive collection of dictionaries and thesauruses from Oxford Languages. It offers definitions, synonyms, antonyms, audio pronunciations, and word origins for a vast number of words. It also includes features like offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists.
Key features include access to 15 different Oxford dictionaries, a built-in thesaurus, audio pronunciations, etymology, word of the day, favorites, recent searches, auto-correction, and advanced search options like camera and voice search. Premium users get unlimited database access, offline functionality, and an ad-free experience.