Best English Audio Dictionary Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free english audio dictionary apps? 16 of our 243+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top English Audio Dictionary Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1English Audio DictionaryEnglish Audio DictionaryFree4.6★ (298)NoNoNov 2026
2WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (269)NoNoNov 2026
3Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesNov 2026
4Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoNov 2026
5Dictionary.Dictionary.Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesNov 2026
6WordWeb Audio DictionaryWordWeb Audio Dictionary$3.994.8★ (10)NoNoOct 2026
7Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (331K)YesYesNov 2026
8Howjsay English PronunciationHowjsay English PronunciationFree4.9★ (1.9K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for English Audio Dictionary

English Audio Dictionary#1

English Audio Dictionary by Softwares

Listen sound and work offline
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6😊(298 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary with audio pronunciations for 180,000 words. Users can listen to words and their meanings in various accents, adjust playback speed and pitch, and even input their own text for pronunciation. It offers advanced search options and works entirely without an internet connection.

What We Love

  • 🎵 Audio pronunciation feature with multiple accents
  • 📚 Comprehensive word definitions with practical examples
  • 🆓 Free app with no subscription required
  • 📱 Offline functionality without internet connection
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy-to-use interface
  • ⚡ Fast search and quick access to definitions
  • 🎯 Helpful for language learners and students
  • 🔍 Related words and word suggestions feature
  • 💬 Sentence examples for word usage context

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Audio/sound not working on some devices
  • 📢 Intrusive ads covering search interface
  • 🔊 Sound only works with headphones, not speakers
  • 📖 Limited word database compared to other dictionaries
  • 🎙️ Robotic and monotone voice quality
  • ⚠️ Incorrect pronunciation of some words
  • 🚫 No option to remove or disable ads
  • 📱 Display orientation issues on iPad
WordWeb Dictionary#2

WordWeb Dictionary by Antony Lewis

Offline ad-free dictionary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😊(269 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
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#3

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#82in 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

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FAQ about English Audio Dictionary

What are the best english audio dictionary apps for iPhone?
English Audio Dictionary tops our english audio dictionary apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 298 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top english audio dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including English Audio Dictionary and WordWeb Dictionary.
English Audio Dictionary has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ english audio dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.