Best Oed Apps

216+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to oed or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 216+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Oed Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesSep 2026
2Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (328K)YesYesSep 2026
3Oxford Deluxe (InApp)Oxford Deluxe (InApp)Free4.4★ (310)NoYesSep 2026
4Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE)Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE)$18.994.8★ (286)NoNoSep 2026
5Oxford Eng-Chi DictionariesOxford Eng-Chi DictionariesFree3.2★ (53)NoYesSep 2026
6Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoSep 2026
7Merriam-Webster Dictionary+Merriam-Webster Dictionary+$9.994.8★ (22K)NoNoSep 2026
8Etymonline English DictionaryEtymonline English DictionaryFree4.9★ (12K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Oed

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#1

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#87in 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
  • 👍 Helps with homework or even if you forgot how to spell write or don't know the meaning of a word
  • 👍 Excellent dictionary that has everything you'll ever need
  • 👍 Offline access is very helpful
  • 👍 Detailed definitions including word origins

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
  • 🐛 Never connect the server
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads
  • 🐛 Definitions disappear before reading is complete
  • 🔒 Intrusive and persistent ads even in paid version
  • 🔒 Subscription pricing is too high
4.8😊(328K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#33in 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
  • 👍 Word of the day feature
  • 👍 Fun word games

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions
  • 🐛 Missing words in dictionary
  • 🐛 Unreasonable level progression in games
Oxford Deluxe (InApp)#3
4.4😞(310 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access the most comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus, complete with audio pronunciations and advanced search features. This app offers deep language exploration with AI-powered explanations and cross-referencing capabilities.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great reference tool
  • 💡 Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
  • 🔒 Licensing issues and inability to restore purchases
  • 💰 Expensive with frequent paid upgrades

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FAQ about Oed

What are the best oed apps for iPhone?
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus tops our oed apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 29K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top oed apps we rank are free to download, including Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus and Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 216+ oed apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides access to a comprehensive collection of dictionaries and thesauruses from Oxford Languages. It offers definitions, synonyms, antonyms, audio pronunciations, and word origins for a vast number of words. It also includes features like offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists.
Key features include access to 15 different Oxford dictionaries, a built-in thesaurus, audio pronunciations, etymology, word of the day, favorites, recent searches, auto-correction, and advanced search options like camera and voice search. Premium users get unlimited database access, offline functionality, and an ad-free experience.

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