Best Etymonix Apps

28+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 28+ etymonix apps on iOS, 8 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Etymonix Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Etymonline English DictionaryEtymonline English DictionaryFree4.9★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
2EtymologyExplorerEtymologyExplorerFree4.8★ (1.5K)NoYesAug 2026
3Greek and Latin roots finderGreek and Latin roots finderFree4.9★ (15)NoNoMay 2026
4Free Urban DictionaryFree Urban DictionaryFree1.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
5Morpheme DictionaryMorpheme DictionaryFree5.0★ (3)NoYesMay 2026
6Oxford Thesaurus of English 2Oxford Thesaurus of English 2$9.994.7★ (20)NoNoAug 2026
7EtymologosEtymologosFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
8WordBranch -Prefix/Root/SuffixWordBranch -Prefix/Root/SuffixFree4.6★ (5)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Etymonix

Etymonline English Dictionary#1

Etymonline English Dictionary by 崇伟 柳

Dictionary to Build Vocabulary
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.9😊(11K 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

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😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover the fascinating origins and connections of words. This app provides visual maps of word roots, detailed etymologies, definitions, and audio pronunciations. Explore how seemingly unrelated words can share common ancestry.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🔍 Comprehensive and detailed etymology information
  • 🌟 Visually appealing and well-designed
  • 📚 Helpful for language learning and vocabulary building

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited database of words
  • 💰 Subscription model may be costly for some users

More Etymonix apps to explore

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Free Urban Dictionary
Free Urban Dictionary
Free Urban Dictionary
by Capermint Technologies Private Limited
Free

Access a comprehensive English lexical database with definitions, synonyms, and semantic relations. Discover new words daily, search offline, and customize your reading experience.

Word of The DayEasy SearchAdd to Favorites
📚 Education
(4)
free
5
Morpheme Dictionary
Morpheme Dictionary
Morpheme Dictionary
by Alexander Stein
Free

Explore word origins and structures with a clean interface. This app offers over 1000 entries, including allomorphs, definitions, and usage examples, with continuous updates. It's ideal for quick lookups for writers and language enthusiasts.

Over 1000 entries (growing)Allomorphs and morpheme definitionsUsage examples
📚 Education
(3)
free with in-app purchases
6
Oxford Thesaurus of English 2
Oxford Thesaurus of English 2
Oxford Thesaurus of English 2
Powered by UniDict®
$9.99

Access a comprehensive thesaurus with extensive reading and reference material. Features include advanced search options, offline use, and iCloud syncing for bookmarks. Ideal for expanding vocabulary and aiding word puzzles.

Full content of unabridged textsThree-way cross-referencing searchReal-time progressing look-up
📚 Education
(20)
paid
7
Etymologos
Etymologos
Etymologos
Discover the origin of words
Free

Explore the origins and evolution of words with an AI-powered etymology dictionary. Discover word histories, visualize their development over time, and save your favorites. Perfect for language lovers and students seeking deeper linguistic understanding.

AI-powered etymology dictionarySearch word originsTimeline visualization of word evolution
📚 Education
(1)
free
8
WordBranch -Prefix/Root/Suffix
WordBranch -Prefix/Root/Suffix
WordBranch -Prefix/Root/Suffix
by YiLin Tsai
Free

Enhance your vocabulary by learning prefixes, roots, and suffixes. This educational tool helps users master difficult words through targeted learning modules.

Learn prefixesMaster rootsUnderstand suffixes
📚 Education
(5)
freemium
9
Classical Root Dictionary
Classical Root Dictionary
Classical Root Dictionary
quizzes, flashcards
$2.99

Explore over 2500 classical roots with their meanings, derived words, and phrases. This comprehensive dictionary offers advanced search, custom lists, and daily learning prompts for both roots and derived words. Engage with quizzes and flashcards to deepen your understanding.

Over 2500 classical rootsDerived words and phrasesAdvanced search functionality
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid
10
Heron Derivation Dictionary
Heron Derivation Dictionary
Heron Derivation Dictionary
by Synthesized Software, LLC
$19.99

Explore the history and origins of common English words with clear, concise derivations. This reference tool is ideal for learners and anyone curious about word etymology, offering over 11,000 entries and easy cross-referencing.

Simple, concise derivations11,450+ word entriesGlossary of etymological terms
🔍 Reference
(6)
paid
11
Collins Dictionary+Thesaurus
Collins Dictionary+Thesaurus
Collins Dictionary+Thesaurus
Large English dictionary
$6.99

Access a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus with over 722,000 words, meanings, and phrases, plus 410,000 synonyms and antonyms. This offline app includes pronunciation audio, usage notes, etymologies, and specialized vocabulary for writers, students, and word game enthusiasts.

Extensive vocabulary (722k+ words, 410k+ synonyms)Offline access with pronunciation audioCrossword and Scrabble solver features
🔍 Reference
(15)
free with in-app purchases
12
Latin Etymology Dictionary
Latin Etymology Dictionary
Latin Etymology Dictionary
Latin words, names, roots
$2.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
13
English etymology and origins
English etymology and origins
English etymology and origins
Learn with AI Assistant
$3.99

Explore the origins and meanings of over 65,600 English words, including slang and loanwords. This comprehensive dictionary offers detailed etymology, pronunciation, synonyms, and an AI assistant for deeper understanding. Organized by 42 topics, it's a valuable resource for language enthusiasts and experts.

Over 65,600 etymological entriesDetailed origin and meaningPronunciation guides
🔍 Reference
(2)
paid
14
Proto Indo European Etymology
Proto Indo European Etymology
Proto Indo European Etymology
etymology dictionary
$2.99

Explore the origins and culture of Proto-Indo-European speakers through an offline etymological dictionary. Discover insights into their lives, society, and environment, with detailed chapters on various aspects of their civilization.

Offline etymological dictionaryReconstruction of Proto-Indo-EuropeanInsights into PIE culture and society
🔍 Reference
(2)
paid
15
ProtoGermanicDictionary
ProtoGermanicDictionary
ProtoGermanicDictionary
by Andrei Skurlatov
Free

Explore the origins of modern Germanic languages. This app provides offline access to Proto-Germanic words, their meanings, and etymological roots. Ideal for language enthusiasts, students, and linguists interested in historical linguistics.

Explore Proto-Germanic wordsView word meaningsDiscover etymological roots
📚 Education
(0)
free
16
French Etymological Dictionary
French Etymological Dictionary
French Etymological Dictionary
Leading French dictionary
$1.99

Explore the origins of French words with this comprehensive etymological dictionary. Discover surprising connections between words and delve into the historical and cultural context of the French language. Features advanced search, custom lists, and daily word learning.

Over 87,300 etymological entriesAdvanced search by headword or meaningCross-referencing of word roots
🔍 Reference
(1)
paid
17
English Root Dictionary
English Root Dictionary
English Root Dictionary
roots from Greek, Latin, etc.
$1.99

Explore the origins of English words by learning roots from Greek, Latin, and other languages. This app offers over 6900 roots, categorized for efficient vocabulary building. Features include bookmarking, searching, and a daily learning prompt.

Over 6900 English rootsRoots from Greek, Latin, French, Spanish, Italian, HebrewCategorized root lists
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid
18
Greek Etymology Dictionary
Greek Etymology Dictionary
Greek Etymology Dictionary
by Trang Hoai
$1.99

Explore the origins of Ancient Greek words with this comprehensive dictionary. It covers 2000 years of linguistic history, offering detailed etymologies, variants, and first attestation dates for over 7500 entries. Enhance your understanding of the Greek language and its vocabulary.

2000 years of Ancient Greek history7500+ revised etymologiesFirst attestation dates
🔍 Reference
(1)
paid
19
French Etymology and Origins
French Etymology and Origins
French Etymology and Origins
etymological dictionary
$2.99

Explore the origins and meanings of over 34,300 French words, names, prefixes, and suffixes. This comprehensive etymological dictionary is ideal for linguistic experts and anyone interested in the French language.

Over 34,300 etymological entriesDetailed origin and meaningPronunciation guide
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid
20
Portuguese Etymology
Portuguese Etymology
Portuguese Etymology
etymological dictionary
$1.99

Explore the origins of Portuguese words, prefixes, and suffixes with this offline etymological dictionary. Ideal for students, teachers, and language enthusiasts interested in the evolution of the Portuguese language.

Offline etymological dictionaryLearn word originsExplore prefixes and suffixes
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid

FAQ about Etymonix

What are the best etymonix apps for iPhone?
Etymonline English Dictionary tops our etymonix apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 8 of the top etymonix apps 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 June 2026.
We track 28+ etymonix apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides access to the complete Online Etymology Dictionary, allowing users to explore the origins and history of English words. It helps users understand word roots and improve their vocabulary through features like related word suggestions and instant search.
Key features include instantaneous search with spelling suggestions, the ability to find related words that share the same origin or root, and a universal app design for iPhones and iPads. Premium users also gain access to an offline dictionary and an ad-free experience.