Best Etymology Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
14 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the etymology category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Etymology Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Etymonline English DictionaryEtymonline English DictionaryFree4.9★ (12K)YesYesNov 2026
2EtymologyExplorerEtymologyExplorerFree4.8★ (1.6K)YesYesNov 2026
3Word Radicals: EtymologyWord Radicals: EtymologyFree4.8★ (6)NoNoNov 2026
4Etymology: Word OriginsEtymology: Word OriginsFree was $9.995.0★ (10)YesYesNov 2026
5Daily EtymologyDaily EtymologyFree4.4★ (5)NoNoNov 2026
6Rootle: Etymology PuzzlesRootle: Etymology PuzzlesFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
7Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesNov 2026
8Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (332K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Etymology

Etymonline English Dictionary#1

Etymonline English Dictionary by 崇伟 柳

Dictionary to Build Vocabulary
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.9😊(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore the origins and history of English words with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers instant search, related word suggestions, and an offline mode for premium users. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of word roots.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent app
  • 👍 Comprehensive and well-researched
  • 👍 Useful for understanding word origins
  • 👍 Informative and insightful
  • 👍 Straightforward and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for language learners
  • 👍 Authoritative and reliable
  • 👍 Indispensable resource

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App version has incomplete entries
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 💰 Subscription fees too high
EtymologyExplorer#2

EtymologyExplorer by Might Could Studios LLC

Explore words and their roots!
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(1.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover the fascinating origins of words with a visual map of their roots and connections to related terms. Explore detailed etymologies, definitions, transliterations, and audio pronunciations to deepen your understanding of language.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🔍 Comprehensive and detailed etymology information
  • 🌟 Visually appealing and well-designed
  • 📚 Helpful for language learning and vocabulary building
  • 🔍 Ability to explore word origins across multiple languages

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited database of words
  • 💰 Subscription model may be costly for some users
  • 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
Word Radicals: Etymology#3

Word Radicals: Etymology by john mckenna

Word origins & their journeys
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8(6 ratings)
Free
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Explore the historical origins and linguistic journeys of English words. Discover etymology chains, morpheme breakdowns, and classical sources to understand word evolution. Features an offline mode and a minimalist interface.

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FAQ about Etymology

What are the best etymology apps & games for iPhone?
Etymonline English Dictionary tops our etymology apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 12K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 of the top etymology apps & games we rank are free to download, including Etymonline English Dictionary and EtymologyExplorer.
Etymonline English Dictionary shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ etymology apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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