Best German Etymology Dictionary Apps

224+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 224+ german etymology dictionary apps on iOS, 15 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 German Etymology Dictionary Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1German Etymology DictionaryGerman Etymology Dictionary$2.995.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
2Etymology Dictionary OfflineEtymology Dictionary OfflineFree3.7★ (21)NoNoMay 2026
3German/English DictionaryGerman/English DictionaryFree4.6★ (577)YesNoSep 2026
4German Dictionary & ThesaurusGerman Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.8★ (434)YesYesSep 2026
5Collins German DictionaryCollins German Dictionary$14.994.4★ (37)NoNoAug 2026
6Smart German DictionarySmart German DictionaryFreeYesYesSep 2026
7German Dictionary - offlineGerman Dictionary - offlineFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
8Etymonline English DictionaryEtymonline English DictionaryFree4.9★ (12K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for German Etymology Dictionary

German Etymology Dictionary#1

German Etymology Dictionary by Ngoc Anh

etymological dictionary
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
5.0(4 ratings)
$2.99
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Explore the origins and meanings of over 40,000 German words. This comprehensive dictionary offers detailed etymology, pronunciation, and cross-references, making it an invaluable tool for English speakers learning German. Create custom word lists and discover prefixes and suffixes.

4.6😞(577 ratings)
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Access a comprehensive German-English and English-German dictionary with over 100,000 words. This offline tool provides instant translations, pronunciations, and a rich database of common terms and expressions, all optimized for efficient use.

What We Love

  • 👍 Free and easy to use
  • 👍 Good for voiceover users
  • 👍 Simple and global interface
  • 👍 Helpful for German grammar books
  • 👍 Includes noun gender
  • 👍 Provides example sentences
  • 👍 No articles needed for noun search

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App is broken
  • 🐛 Searches return nothing
  • 🐛 Interface is terrible
  • 🐛 Unreadable fonts
  • 🐛 Offline mode does not work
  • 🐛 Does not provide noun gender
  • 🐛 Missing many words
  • 🐛 Minimal information provided
  • 🐛 Doesn't work at all
  • 🐛 Constantly crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy and hard to use
  • 🐛 Constant ad interruptions
  • 🐛 Does not display properly in dark mode
  • 🐛 Unusable with iOS 13
  • 🐛 Flag image eclipses search field
  • 🐛 App support link is broken

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FAQ about German Etymology Dictionary

What are the best german etymology dictionary apps for iPhone?
German Etymology Dictionary tops our german etymology dictionary apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $2.99.
Yes — 15 of the top german etymology dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Etymology Dictionary Offline and German/English Dictionary.
German Etymology Dictionary has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 224+ german etymology dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
German Etymology Dictionary is a paid app priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.
German Etymology Dictionary is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.