Best Dictionary Offline Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4β˜…, the dictionary offline free category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Dictionary Offline Free Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6β˜… (29K)NoYesNov 2026
2Dictionary Offline - Dict BoxDictionary Offline - Dict BoxFree4.6β˜… (12K)YesYesNov 2026
3Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8β˜… (328K)YesNoNov 2026
4Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8β˜… (332K)YesYesNov 2026
5English Dictionary β€’ OfflineEnglish Dictionary β€’ OfflineFree4.6β˜… (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026
6English Dictionary - OfflineEnglish Dictionary - OfflineFree4.0β˜… (7)YesYesNov 2026
7Dictionary.Dictionary.Free4.8β˜… (15K)YesYesNov 2026
8Persian Dictionary - Dict BoxPersian Dictionary - Dict BoxFree4.8β˜… (87K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Dictionary Offline Free

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#1

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Editor's Choice
πŸ” Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#81in Reference
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Access 18 dictionaries and over a million words, phrases, and definitions. Translate between English and major languages, explore etymology, and find synonyms and antonyms. This trusted language reference is ideal for students, professionals, and language learners.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Reliable and simple to use
  • πŸ‘ Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language
  • πŸ‘ Very useful for learning new words
  • πŸ‘ Excellent reference app
  • πŸ‘ Helps with homework or even if you forgot how to spell write or don't know the meaning of a word
  • πŸ‘ Excellent dictionary that has everything you'll ever need
  • πŸ‘ Offline access is very helpful
  • πŸ‘ Detailed definitions including word origins

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Glitchy, way too many ads
  • πŸ”’ Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • πŸ”’ Ads stuck in, despite payment
  • πŸ› Never connect the server
  • πŸ› Stopped working
  • πŸ”’ Annoying popup ads
  • πŸ› Definitions disappear before reading is complete
  • πŸ”’ Intrusive and persistent ads even in paid version
  • πŸ”’ Subscription pricing is too high
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box#2

Dictionary Offline - Dict Box by Xung Le

Dictionary for All Languages
Strong Contender
πŸ” Reference
4.6😊(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸš€ Comprehensive dictionaries
  • πŸš€ Offline functionality
  • πŸ‘ Helpful features (e.g., pronunciation, synonyms, examples)
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Useful for improving vocabulary and language skills

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Dictionaries get deleted after updates
  • πŸ› Crashes and freezes
  • πŸ’‘ Lack of dark mode option
  • πŸ”‹ Ads in paid version
  • πŸ› Syncing and backup issues
Dictionary.com: English Words#3

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Worth Considering
πŸ” 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

  • πŸš€ Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • πŸ€“ Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • πŸ’‘ Useful word games and puzzles
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use and navigate
  • 🀩 Great for expanding vocabulary

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • πŸ’Έ Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🀯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • πŸ€” Confusing layout changes and UI issues
  • πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ Paid features not always working as expected

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FAQ about Dictionary Offline Free

What are the best dictionary offline free apps for iPhone?
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus tops our dictionary offline free apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 29K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ dictionary offline free apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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