Best Dictionary Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

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

Compare top Dictionary Free Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoSep 2026
2Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesSep 2026
3Dictionary.Dictionary.Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesSep 2026
4Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesSep 2026
5WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (268)NoNoAug 2026
6English Dictionary - OfflineEnglish Dictionary - OfflineFree4.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
7English Dictionary *English Dictionary *Free4.6★ (1.2K)NoYesAug 2026
8Dictionary - Word Search LexDictionary - Word Search LexFree3.0★ (1)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Dictionary Free

Dictionary.com: English Words#1

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Editor's Choice
🔍 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
Merriam-Webster Dictionary#2

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions
Dictionary.#3

Dictionary. by Farlex, Inc.

by TheFreeDictionary.com
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(15K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus and translation features
  • 🎮 Fun word games and activities
  • 📚 Vast amount of information beyond just definitions

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many ads
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific settings or features

More Dictionary Free apps to explore

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Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Free

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.

15 Oxford DictionariesThesaurus integrationAudio pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(29K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary for normal Language
Free

Access a professional multilingual dictionary for English, Japanese, and Korean. Get detailed definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences. Save your search history and favorites for offline language learning.

Multilingual definitionsPronunciations and examplesAuto-save history
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
9
Persian Dictionary - Dict Box
Persian Dictionary - Dict Box
Persian Dictionary - Dict Box
دیکشنری انگلیسی به فارسی
Free

This offline dictionary and translator app facilitates Persian-English language learning and communication. It offers fast, convenient translations, smart word suggestions, and text pronunciation without an internet connection. Advanced features like a picture dictionary and cross-device sync are available with a premium upgrade.

Offline English to Farsi translationOffline Farsi to English translationSmart word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(86K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary for All Languages
Free

This app provides an offline dictionary and translator for over 50 languages. It offers smart word suggestions, text translation in other apps, offline pronunciation, and a picture dictionary. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Offline dictionary & translator50+ languages supportedSmart word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Dictionary & Translator
Dictionary & Translator
Dictionary & Translator
Learn and Translate Languages
Free

Access trusted definitions, thesaurus, and pronunciations for numerous languages. Translate text and images offline or online, and enhance your learning with vocabulary challenges and grammar checking.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusCross-cultural text and image translationVocabulary challenges and grammar checking
📚 Education
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Word of the Day・Vocabulary
Word of the Day・Vocabulary
Word of the Day・Vocabulary
English Vocab Builder & Games
Free

Enhance your vocabulary with daily words, engaging games, and personalized quizzes. This app offers expert-curated content and interactive challenges to make learning stick and improve your communication skills.

Daily word insights with definitions and examplesVocabulary assessment and personalized learning plansWord games like Hangman and Gaps
📚 Education
(39K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Tagalog To English Dictionary
Tagalog To English Dictionary
Tagalog To English Dictionary
by Karan Kharyal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Google Translate
Google Translate
Google Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to save frequently used phrases.

Text translationOffline translationInstant camera translation
🔍 Reference
(84K)
free with in-app purchases
15
English - Thai Dictionary
English - Thai Dictionary
English - Thai Dictionary
by Karan Kharyal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
AI English Dictionary
AI English Dictionary
AI English Dictionary
AI Dictionary & Translator app
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Dictionary English/Czech
Dictionary English/Czech
Dictionary English/Czech
Translate your words instantly
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
English To Chinese Dictionary
English To Chinese Dictionary
English To Chinese Dictionary
by Karan Kharyal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Bengali Dictionary -Translator
Bengali Dictionary -Translator
Bengali Dictionary -Translator
English to Bengali Translator
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Visionary OCR Dictionary
Visionary OCR Dictionary
Visionary OCR Dictionary
Camera to scan & define words
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)

FAQ about Dictionary Free

What are the best dictionary free apps for iPhone?
Dictionary.com: English Words tops our dictionary free apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 328K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Dictionary.com: English Words shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ dictionary free apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app serves as a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus, offering over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms. It aims to help users improve their English vocabulary, understanding, and writing skills through various features.
Key features include access to millions of definitions and synonyms, a 'Word of the Day' to expand vocabulary, example sentences to show word usage, audio pronunciations, grammar tips, and a search history to track learned words.

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