Best Kids Dictionary English Apps & Games

212+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the kids dictionary english category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 212+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Kids Dictionary English

Dictionary.com: English Words#1

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media, Inc.

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Editor's Choice
🔍 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
Merriam-Webster Dictionary#2

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(320K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#39in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus
  • 🚀 Offline access

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions
Bright - English for beginners#3

Bright - English for beginners by LANGUAGE APPS LIMITED

Learning app for adults & kids
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😐(27K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master essential English vocabulary with a scientifically proven method. This app offers interactive learning techniques and smart training systems to improve comprehension and pronunciation in just 10 minutes a day. Learn real-life English through thematic word sets voiced by native speakers.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy and efficient learning
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners
  • 🤩 Diverse language options
  • 💡 Interesting learning techniques

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect translations
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

More Kids Dictionary English apps to explore

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Bangla Dictionary ++
Bangla Dictionary ++
Bangla Dictionary ++
English & Bengali Translator
Free

This app provides a comprehensive English and Bengali dictionary with translation capabilities. It offers offline access to over 350,000 words and phrases, including pronunciation, and features tools for vocabulary building and language learning.

Bilingual English-Bengali dictionaryOffline translation for words and phrasesOffline pronunciation
📚 Education
(6.7K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Thesaurus & Offline Vocabulary
Free

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.

15 Oxford DictionariesThesaurus integrationAudio pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Greek Dictionary +
Greek Dictionary +
Greek Dictionary +
Translator to learn English
Free

This app provides a comprehensive bilingual dictionary for English and Greek, offering offline translation of words, phrases, and sentences. It includes features like text scanning, pronunciation guides, vocabulary games, and a phrasebook to aid language learning and communication.

Bilingual English-Greek dictionaryOffline translation of words and phrasesText scanning via camera
📚 Education
(878)
free with in-app purchases
7
Hebrew Dictionary +
Hebrew Dictionary +
Hebrew Dictionary +
Translator to learn English
Free

This app offers a comprehensive bilingual English-Hebrew dictionary and translator. It supports offline translation, pronunciation, and includes learning tools like flashcards and word games. Ideal for students and travelers needing to learn or translate between English and Hebrew.

Bilingual English-Hebrew dictionaryOffline translation and pronunciationText scanning from images
📚 Books
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Kids Word Search Games Puzzles
Kids Word Search Games Puzzles
Kids Word Search Games Puzzles
Find Crossword: Learn Reading
Free

Engage children in a fun word search experience that enhances concentration and vocabulary. Explore diverse topics, learn spellings, and even create custom puzzles. Suitable for various age groups.

Variety of topicsCustomizable puzzlesGuess words from images
🎮 Games
(1.5K)
subscription
13
LookUp: English Dictionary App
LookUp: English Dictionary App
LookUp: English Dictionary App
Build vocabulary, a word daily
Free

Enhance your English vocabulary with a daily word, interactive quizzes, and a comprehensive dictionary. Features include visual learning aids, audio pronunciations, and translations to over 20 languages. Ideal for learners and word enthusiasts.

Daily Word of the Day with illustrationsComprehensive English Dictionary & ThesaurusAudio pronunciations and example sentences
🔍 Reference
(3.1K)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
15
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
16
English for Kids - Preschool
English for Kids - Preschool
English for Kids - Preschool
by QuizPedia
Free

This app helps young children develop English vocabulary and sentence recognition skills through interactive games. It uses native voice actors and animation to create an engaging learning environment, with a focus on a task-oriented game design to maintain focus and positive reinforcement.

Vocabulary building gamesSentence recognition practiceNative voice actors and animation
📚 Education
(104)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Vietnamese best dict
Vietnamese best dict
Vietnamese best dict
by Thanh Nguyen Van
Free

This Vietnamese-English dictionary offers a vast vocabulary with detailed word descriptions and numerous examples. It features a simple, high-performance interface and provides full pronunciation support for both English and Vietnamese, aiding language learning.

Largest vocabularyDetailed word descriptionsNumerous examples
📚 Education
(440)
free with in-app purchases
19
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
English dictionary with Audio
Free

This comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus offers precise definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and related words. It features intelligent search tools, offline audio, and customizable themes to enhance your language learning experience.

140,000+ definitionsSynonyms, antonyms, and related wordsOffline audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Korean Dictionary +
Korean Dictionary +
Korean Dictionary +
Translator to learn English
Free

This app provides a comprehensive bilingual dictionary for English and Korean, offering offline translation and pronunciation for over 350,000 words and phrases. It includes features like image text scanning, a phrasebook, vocabulary games, and a word of the day to aid language learning.

Bilingual English-Korean dictionaryOffline translation and pronunciationImage text scanning
📚 Education
(216)
free with in-app purchases