Best Etymonline English Dictionary Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our etymonline english dictionary list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Etymonline English Dictionary Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Etymonline English DictionaryEtymonline English DictionaryFree4.9★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
2Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesAug 2026
3Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoAug 2026
4Advanced English Dictionary.Advanced English Dictionary.$2.994.7★ (241)NoNoAug 2026
5EtymologyExplorerEtymologyExplorerFree4.8★ (1.5K)NoYesAug 2026
6Dictionary.Dictionary.Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesAug 2026
7Advanced English Dictionary HDAdvanced English Dictionary HD$3.994.7★ (59)NoNoAug 2026
8English Dictionary - OfflineEnglish Dictionary - OfflineFree4.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Etymonline English Dictionary

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
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#2

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
Dictionary.com: English Words#3

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Worth Considering
🔍 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

More Etymonline English Dictionary apps to explore

4
Advanced English Dictionary.
Advanced English Dictionary.
Advanced English Dictionary.
English Dictionary & Thesaurus
$2.99

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.

Extensive word database (4.9 million words)High-quality audio pronunciations (US, UK, AU)Advanced search technology
🔍 Reference
(241)
paid
5
EtymologyExplorer
EtymologyExplorer
EtymologyExplorer
Explore words and their roots!
Free

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.

Visual map of word originsConnections between related wordsFull written etymology
📚 Education
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
(26)
free with in-app purchases
10
English Dictionary 2.0
English Dictionary 2.0
English Dictionary 2.0
Fast and offline dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
English Dictionary - Offline & FREE
English Dictionary - Offline & FREE
English Dictionary - Offline & FREE
by Thi Vo
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
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
13
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
14
Etymology Dictionary Offline
Etymology Dictionary Offline
Etymology Dictionary Offline
offline Etymology Dictionary
Free

Explore the origins and historical evolution of words with this comprehensive offline dictionary. It offers definitions, search functionality, and a quiz to test your vocabulary knowledge.

Offline access to word originsTens of thousands of words and termsSearch functionality
📚 Education
(21)
free
15
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Free

Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

Offline dictionary accessVoice search for wordsDaily Word of the Day
🔍 Reference
(324K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Dictionary English
Dictionary English
Dictionary English
helps you to understand faster
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
French−English dictionary
French−English dictionary
French−English dictionary
by Ilya Mukhortov
Free

This offline dictionary provides instant French-English and English-French translations. It includes a vocabulary trainer to help you learn new words and offers pronunciation guides. The app automatically detects languages and allows you to save words to a personal dictionary.

Offline French-English dictionaryVocabulary trainerPronunciation audio
📚 Education
(0)
ad-supported
18
Dictionary Application
Dictionary Application
Dictionary Application
English Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
English Dictionary Max
English Dictionary Max
English Dictionary Max
by Anass Nfissi
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
American Heritage® Dictionary
American Heritage® Dictionary
American Heritage® Dictionary
UniDict® - 4th Edition (AHD4)
$12.99

Access a comprehensive digital dictionary with nearly 300,000 terms and thousands of sound files. Features include advanced search, etymology, and AI-powered tools for deeper understanding and language learning.

Full dictionary text33,000+ example sentences64,000+ recorded sound files
🔍 Reference
(199)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Etymonline English Dictionary

What are the best etymonline english dictionary apps for iPhone?
Etymonline English Dictionary tops our etymonline english dictionary apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top etymonline english dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Etymonline English Dictionary and Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus.
Etymonline English Dictionary shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ etymonline english dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.