Best Esl English Dictionary Apps

228+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Dictionary.com, this is the deeper bench. 228+ esl english dictionary apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Esl English Dictionary Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoAug 2026
2Advanced English Dictionary.Advanced English Dictionary.$2.994.7★ (241)NoNoAug 2026
3English Dictionary : OfflineEnglish Dictionary : OfflineFree4.5★ (587)YesYesAug 2026
4Dictionary.Dictionary.Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesAug 2026
5Advanced English Dictionary HDAdvanced English Dictionary HD$3.994.7★ (59)NoNoAug 2026
6Concise English DictionaryConcise English Dictionary$0.994.5★ (30)NoNoAug 2026
7English Dictionary - OfflineEnglish Dictionary - OfflineFree4.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
8English Dictionary 2.0English Dictionary 2.0FreeNoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Esl English Dictionary

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
Advanced English Dictionary.#2

Advanced English Dictionary. by JDMI Kft.

English Dictionary & Thesaurus
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(241 ratings)
$2.99
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This comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus offers offline access to millions of words, definitions, pronunciations, and etymologies. Explore word connections, sample sentences, and discover new vocabulary with advanced search and unique features.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent dictionary with many features
  • 💡 Offline access and no ads
  • 👍 Comprehensive with every word looked up
  • 👍 Provides pronunciations and etymologies

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Issues with search and scrolling functionality
  • 🔍 Lacks thesaurus and bookmark sorting features
  • 🔍 Pronunciation quality could be improved
English Dictionary : Offline#3

English Dictionary : Offline by Puju Dekivadiya

English to English Vocabulary
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5(587 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access a comprehensive English to English dictionary with over 150,000 words and their meanings, all available offline. Test your vocabulary with interactive quizzes and save favorite words. Features include speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and word sharing.

More Esl English Dictionary apps to explore

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Dictionary.
Dictionary.
Dictionary.
by TheFreeDictionary.com
Free

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.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusMillions of definitions and synonymsWord of the Day and Idiom of the Day
🔍 Reference
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Advanced English Dictionary HD
Advanced English Dictionary HD
Advanced English Dictionary HD
English Dictionary & Thesaurus
$3.99

Access a vast English dictionary and thesaurus with millions of words, definitions, and pronunciations. Explore word origins, sample sentences, and discover connections with a unique conceptual thesaurus. Enjoy offline access and an ad-free experience.

Extensive word database (4.9 million words)High-quality audio pronunciations (US, UK, AU)Advanced search technology
🔍 Reference
(59)
paid
6
Concise English Dictionary
Concise English Dictionary
Concise English Dictionary
English Dictionary & Thesaurus
$0.99

Explore a vast English dictionary and thesaurus with detailed definitions, pronunciations, and word origins. Access over 591,700 entries and 4.9 million words, with offline capabilities and a user-friendly interface for enhanced language learning.

Comprehensive dictionary databaseHigh-quality audio pronunciationsExtensive IPA pronunciation guides
🔍 Reference
(30)
paid
7
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
8
English Dictionary 2.0
English Dictionary 2.0
English Dictionary 2.0
Fast and offline dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
English Dictionary
English Dictionary
English Dictionary
Advanced Offline Vocabulary
Free

This app provides a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences. It offers voice and keyboard search, translation capabilities, and allows users to bookmark words and review their search history. The app is free and available offline.

English to English dictionarySynonyms and antonymsThesaurus feature
🔍 Reference
(67)
free with in-app purchases
10
English - Bangla Dictionary
English - Bangla Dictionary
English - Bangla Dictionary
by Karan Kharyal
Free

This app provides a quick reference guide for English to Bangla translation, featuring over 25,000 words with multiple meanings. Its simple, intuitive, and lightweight design ensures fast offline access.

Offline dictionary25,000+ English wordsBangla meanings
📚 Education
(3)
free
11
Oxford Dictionary of English 2
Oxford Dictionary of English 2
Oxford Dictionary of English 2
UniDict® Powered
$14.99

Access the comprehensive Oxford Dictionary of English, Second Edition, with audio pronunciations. Features include advanced search, flashcard creation, and offline use. Ideal for students and language enthusiasts.

Full content of unabridged texts72,000 pre-recorded sound filesThree-way cross-referencing search
📚 Education
(30)
paid
12
Grand Tour Dictionary English
Grand Tour Dictionary English
Grand Tour Dictionary English
by Offline Wiktionary LLC
Free

An offline English dictionary for iOS with over 185,000 definitions. Access a comprehensive English lexicon without an internet connection, ideal for learners, travelers, and writers. Enjoy a fast, customized interface on your iPhone or iPad.

185,000+ word definitionsOffline functionalityEnglish Wiktionary project integration
📚 Education
(25)
free with in-app purchases
13
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
English Spanish Translation
Free

This app provides a comprehensive English to Spanish and Spanish to English dictionary and translator. It offers offline functionality, word correction, and the ability to translate text directly from other applications and web browsers. Users can also access image search and word reminders.

Offline dictionary and translatorTranslate in other apps and browsersImage search and picture dictionary
🔍 Reference
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Spanish−English dictionary
Spanish−English dictionary
Spanish−English dictionary
by Ilya Mukhortov
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
Cambridge English Dictionary
Cambridge English Dictionary
Cambridge English Dictionary
for Advanced Learners, 4th ed.
Free

This comprehensive dictionary app provides definitions, pronunciations, and thesaurus entries for over 140,000 words and phrases. It offers advanced search capabilities, learning tools like flashcards and quizzes, and offline access. Ideal for English learners preparing for exams.

British and American English audio pronunciationsSMART Thesaurus for related words and phrasesFlash Card Quiz for memorization
🔍 Reference
(289)
free with in-app purchases
16
Concise English Dictionary HD
Concise English Dictionary HD
Concise English Dictionary HD
English Dictionary & Thesaurus
$1.99

This comprehensive reference app offers an extensive English dictionary and thesaurus with detailed definitions, pronunciations, and word origins. It provides offline access and a user-friendly interface for quick look-ups and vocabulary expansion.

Comprehensive dictionary databaseHigh-quality audio pronunciationsExtensive pronunciation guides (IPA)
🔍 Reference
(9)
paid
17
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
18
Cam Dictionary: Learn English
Cam Dictionary: Learn English
Cam Dictionary: Learn English
tap or type word for meaning
Free

Instantly find word meanings by tapping them with your camera or using voice input. This app leverages OCR technology to quickly search definitions via Google, saving you the effort of typing.

Camera-based word lookupOCR for text recognitionVoice dictation search
📚 Education
(7)
free
19
English - Thai Dictionary
English - Thai Dictionary
English - Thai Dictionary
by Karan Kharyal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Fastdic - Fast Dictionary
Fastdic - Fast Dictionary
Fastdic - Fast Dictionary
English/Persian Translator
Free

This app offers comprehensive English/Persian translation and dictionary services, supporting over 250,000 words with online and offline access. It also includes AI-powered writing assistance, voice and image translation, and pronunciation guides.

English/Persian Dictionary & Translator (Online & Offline)AI Grammar Improvement & ParaphrasingVoice and Image Translation
🔍 Reference
(11K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Esl English Dictionary

What are the best esl english dictionary apps for iPhone?
Dictionary.com: English Words tops our esl english dictionary apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 328K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top esl english dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Dictionary.com: English Words and English Dictionary : Offline.
Dictionary.com: English Words shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 228+ esl english dictionary 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.