Best Collins Dictionary Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best collins dictionary apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Collins Dictionary Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Collins World DictionaryCollins World DictionaryFree3.5★ (59)NoYesAug 2026
2Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesSep 2026
3Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesSep 2026
4Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoSep 2026
5Collins Dictionary+ThesaurusCollins Dictionary+Thesaurus$6.993.9★ (15)NoYesAug 2026
6SRV Canada VRSSRV Canada VRSFree2.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
7Collins English DictionaryCollins English Dictionary$1.993.7★ (9)NoYesSep 2026
8Bookmark for CollinsBookmark for CollinsFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Collins Dictionary

Collins World Dictionary#1

Collins World Dictionary by MobiSystems, Inc.

Pick from 23 world languages
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
3.5(59 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a comprehensive language package with extensive definitions and native speaker audio pronunciations for 23 world languages. Ideal for travelers, business professionals, and language learners, it offers instant translations and advanced search tools for a superior user experience.

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#2

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#80in 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
4.8😊(324K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#35in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus
  • 🚀 Offline access
  • 👍 Word of the day feature
  • 👍 Fun word games

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions
  • 🐛 Missing words in dictionary
  • 🐛 Unreasonable level progression in games

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FAQ about Collins Dictionary

What are the best collins dictionary apps for iPhone?
Collins World Dictionary tops our collins dictionary apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 59 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top collins dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Collins World Dictionary and Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus.
Collins World Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ collins dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app supports 23 world languages, including English, Spanish, German, Russian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Italian, Swedish, Turkish, Norwegian, Dutch, Croatian, Czech, Finnish, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, and Greek.
Key features include a rich vocabulary with essential words and phrases, native speaker audio pronunciations for correct learning, a fast search engine for quick access, and a color layout for easy navigation. Premium users also get offline mode and priority support.

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