Best Dictionary For Kids Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our dictionary for kids list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Dictionary For Kids Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Kids DictionaryKids DictionaryFree4.5★ (55)NoYesNov 2026
2Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoNov 2026
3Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (332K)YesYesNov 2026
4Kids Dictionary • Vocab ToolKids Dictionary • Vocab ToolFree1.9★ (9)NoNoOct 2026
5WRDZ: Children's DictionaryWRDZ: Children's DictionaryFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Picture Dictionary KidsPicture Dictionary KidsFree—NoYesJul 2026
7WhyBuddy: Dictionary for KidsWhyBuddy: Dictionary for KidsFree5.0★ (11)NoYesOct 2026
8Dictionary.Dictionary.Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Dictionary For Kids

Kids Dictionary#1

Kids Dictionary by STEPHANIE IRENE HENRY

Definitions kids understand
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5(55 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a safe and calm learning environment for young children to build vocabulary. It provides clear pronunciations, letter-by-letter spelling, and simple definitions, all within a distraction-free interface.

Dictionary.com: English Words#2

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access over 2 million definitions and synonyms to enhance your English vocabulary. This app offers daily new words, example sentences, idioms, rhymes, and audio pronunciations. Improve your writing with grammar tips and explore word origins.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🤔 Confusing layout changes and UI issues
  • 🤷‍♀️ Paid features not always working as expected
4.8😊(332K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#47in 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 Dictionary For Kids

What are the best dictionary for kids apps for iPhone?
Kids Dictionary tops our dictionary for kids apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 55 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top dictionary for kids apps we rank are free to download, including Kids Dictionary and Dictionary.com: English Words.
Kids Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ dictionary for kids apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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