Best Etymonline English Dictionary Apps

179+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our etymonline english dictionary list covers 179+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

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
EtymologyExplorer#2

EtymologyExplorer by Might Could Studios LLC

Explore words and their roots!
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(1.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-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
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#3

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Thesaurus & Offline Vocabulary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#90in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment

More Etymonline English Dictionary apps to explore

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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
(320K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Dictionary.com: English Words
Dictionary.com: English Words
Dictionary.com: English Words
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Free

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.

2 million+ definitions and synonymsWord of the DayExample sentences
🔍 Reference
(328K)
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
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Dictionary Linguee
Dictionary Linguee
Dictionary Linguee
German, French, Spanish, more
Free

Access reliable translations for multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and German, with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers fast, offline access to a vast database compiled by lexicographers and includes example sentences and audio pronunciations.

Translations in French, Spanish, German, and moreCompiled by over 400 lexicographersFast translations with quick search
🔍 Reference
(11K)
free
8
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
(1.1K)
subscription
9
Vocabulary - Learn words daily
Vocabulary - Learn words daily
Vocabulary - Learn words daily
Erweitern Sie Ihren Wortschatz
Free

Expand your vocabulary with daily word learning and engaging games. This app offers customizable learning paths and difficulty levels to suit your English proficiency. Make vocabulary acquisition a fun and effective part of your routine.

Learn new words dailyCustomizable difficulty levelsSelect vocabulary categories
📚 Education
(207K)
free with in-app purchases
10
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
Offline ad-free dictionary
Free

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.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusFast searchingSpelling suggestions
🔍 Reference
(85)
free
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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
(238)
paid
12
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
(8.3K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary for All Languages
Free

This app provides an offline dictionary and translator for over 50 languages. It offers smart word suggestions, text translation in other apps, offline pronunciation, and a picture dictionary. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Offline dictionary & translator50+ languages supportedSmart word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Merriam-Webster Dictionary+
Merriam-Webster Dictionary+
Merriam-Webster Dictionary+
Premium Ad-free Dictionary
$9.99

Access America's leading dictionary with over 15,000 extra entries for people and places. Enjoy offline access, voice search, and daily vocabulary builders. This app offers expert word guidance with a thesaurus and example sentences.

Ad-free experience15,000+ premium entriesOffline dictionary access
🔍 Reference
(22K)
freemium
15
Kurdish Dictionary - Dict Box
Kurdish Dictionary - Dict Box
Kurdish Dictionary - Dict Box
English Kurdish Translation
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive English to Kurdish and Kurdish to English dictionary and translator. It offers offline functionality, pronunciation, definitions, and the ability to translate words directly within other applications. Users can also find related words, phrases, and even use image search for a richer learning experience.

Offline translation and pronunciationExtensive word and expression databaseIn-app word translation
🔍 Reference
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
17
FreeSaurus - The Free Thesaurus!
FreeSaurus - The Free Thesaurus!
FreeSaurus - The Free Thesaurus!
by Weeswares Pte Ltd
Free

This is a straightforward thesaurus app that provides synonyms and antonyms for words. It focuses on simplicity and ease of use, offering related words alongside definitions. An internet connection is required for it to function.

Synonyms and antonymsRelated wordsSimple interface
🔍 Reference
(120)
free
18
Power Thesaurus
Power Thesaurus
Power Thesaurus
Comprehensive. Fast. Reliable.
Free

Find accurate synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and related words with this comprehensive and fast thesaurus. Designed for writers, students, and professionals, it offers intuitive navigation and smart filters to help you express ideas clearly and confidently.

Ad-free PRO MembershipIntuitive navigationSmart filters
🔍 Reference
(2.9K)
freemium
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Advanced English Dictionary+
Advanced English Dictionary+
Advanced English Dictionary+
American English Dictionary
Free

This app is a comprehensive American English dictionary designed for learners. It features extensive vocabulary, clear definitions, and practical examples to enhance understanding and usage. Users can access audio pronunciations, explore related terms, and save words for future reference.

Extensive vocabulary and phrasesUsage examples and collocationsAmerican English pronunciation with audio
🔍 Reference
(886)
free with in-app purchases
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
(6)
free with in-app purchases