Best British Dictionary Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 249+ british dictionary apps on iOS, 19 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesSep 2026
2British Slang! New Dictionary of Urban Slangs QuizBritish Slang! New Dictionary of Urban Slangs QuizFree3.3★ (52)NoYesAug 2026
3WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (268)NoNoAug 2026
4Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoSep 2026
5Cambridge English DictionaryCambridge English DictionaryFree2.6★ (289)NoYesSep 2026
6BC DictionaryBC DictionaryFree4.8★ (35)NoNoMay 2026
7English DictionaryEnglish DictionaryFree4.1★ (67)YesYesJul 2026
8Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesSep 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
#88in 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
  • 👍 Helps with homework or even if you forgot how to spell write or don't know the meaning of a word
  • 👍 Excellent dictionary that has everything you'll ever need
  • 👍 Offline access is very helpful
  • 👍 Detailed definitions including word origins

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
  • 🐛 Never connect the server
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads
  • 🐛 Definitions disappear before reading is complete
  • 🔒 Intrusive and persistent ads even in paid version
  • 🔒 Subscription pricing is too high
3.3😐(52 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for learning British slang
  • 😄 Funny and entertaining
  • 🇬🇧 Useful for understanding British TV/films

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated definitions
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 📚 Limited number of words/phrases
  • 💤 Boring/repetitive presentation
WordWeb Dictionary#3

WordWeb Dictionary by Antony Lewis

Offline ad-free dictionary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😊(268 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Simple and user-friendly
  • 🔒 No ads or data tracking
  • 💡 Offline functionality
  • 👍 Comprehensive definitions
  • 👍 Bookmarking and history features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Limited word suggestions
  • 📏 Needs adjustable text size
  • 🔀 Difficulty clearing search history

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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 September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 29K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top british dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus and British Slang! New Dictionary of Urban Slangs Quiz.
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ british dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.