Best Offline Oxford Dictionary Apps

227+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good offline oxford dictionary apps. We benchmark 227+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Offline Oxford Dictionary Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesAug 2026
2Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesAug 2026
3English Dictionary *English Dictionary *Free4.6★ (1.2K)NoYesAug 2026
4Dictionary Offline - Dict BoxDictionary Offline - Dict BoxFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesAug 2026
5Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoAug 2026
6Advanced Dictionary&ThesaurusAdvanced Dictionary&ThesaurusFree4.7★ (4.6K)NoYesAug 2026
7English Dictionary - OfflineEnglish Dictionary - OfflineFree4.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
8English Dictionary – OfflineEnglish Dictionary – OfflineFree4.7★ (103)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Offline Oxford Dictionary

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#1

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#74in 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
Merriam-Webster Dictionary#2

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(324K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#38in 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
English Dictionary *#3

English Dictionary * by INVENTO ONE PRIVATE LIMITED

Thesaurus and Vocabulary words
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Clear sound and fast
  • 💡 Useful features like derivations, synonyms, and antonyms
  • 🚀 Efficient and quick

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Excessive advertising prompts
  • 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free access

More Offline Oxford Dictionary apps to explore

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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
(12K)
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
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
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
English Dictionary – Offline
English Dictionary – Offline
English Dictionary – Offline
Vocapture – Learn Vocabulary
Free

Master English vocabulary with this offline dictionary and smart learning tool. It offers over 820,000 definitions, idioms, and phrases, with audio pronunciations and an intelligent flashcard system for efficient learning. Access all features without an internet connection.

Offline English-English dictionaryOver 200,000 idioms and phrasesAudio pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(103)
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
(15K)
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
(268)
free
11
Vietnamese Dictionary PEnglish
Vietnamese Dictionary PEnglish
Vietnamese Dictionary PEnglish
English Vietnamese Dictionary
Free

This comprehensive app offers an offline English-Vietnamese dictionary with extensive word explanations and sentence translation. It also provides tools for vocabulary learning, exam preparation, and practicing all four language skills through games, videos, and grammar lessons.

Offline English-Vietnamese dictionaryVocabulary learning with gamesExam preparation and mock tests
📚 Education
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Advance English Dictionary
Advance English Dictionary
Advance English Dictionary
Offline English Dictionary
Free

An offline English to English dictionary with over 500,000 words, definitions, and synonyms. It's designed for learners and speakers of English, offering features like word of the day and a thesaurus for easy vocabulary expansion.

Offline dictionary access500,000+ words with definitionsSynonyms and thesaurus
📚 Education
(21)
free with in-app purchases
13
LexicEN Lite English
LexicEN Lite English
LexicEN Lite English
Offline Dictionary & Thesaurus
Free

This offline dictionary and thesaurus provides quick access to over 150,000 words with definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences. Easily look up words, manage favorites, and view search history without an internet connection.

Offline search150,000+ wordsDefinitions, pronunciation, examples
🔍 Reference
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Translator - Translate
Free

This app provides offline English-Thai and Thai-English translation with definitions, synonyms, and pronunciations. It offers smart word suggestions, a picture dictionary, and word reminders, all accessible without an internet connection. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Offline English-Thai translationOffline Thai-English translationDefinitions, synonyms, pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
(913)
free with in-app purchases
16
English Audio Dictionary
English Audio Dictionary
English Audio Dictionary
Listen sound and work offline
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary with audio pronunciations for 180,000 words. Users can listen to words and their meanings in various accents, adjust playback speed and pitch, and even input their own text for pronunciation. It offers advanced search options and works entirely without an internet connection.

Offline English dictionaryAudio pronunciations for 180,000 wordsMultiple voice accents (US, UK, AU, SA, IE)
🔍 Reference
(290)
free
17
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
18
Arabic Dictionary - قاموس عربي
Arabic Dictionary - قاموس عربي
Arabic Dictionary - قاموس عربي
Best Offline Arabic Translator
Free

This offline dictionary provides bidirectional translation between Arabic and English, featuring over 100,000 words. It's ideal for travelers, students, and anyone looking to learn either language, offering flashcards and a user-friendly interface.

Offline bidirectional translationExtensive Arabic and English vocabularyFast search capability
📚 Books
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Etymonline English Dictionary
Etymonline English Dictionary
Etymonline English Dictionary
Dictionary to Build Vocabulary
Free

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.

Word origin explorationInstant search with suggestionsRelated words by root
📚 Education
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
20
English Dictionary - LDOCE PRO
English Dictionary - LDOCE PRO
English Dictionary - LDOCE PRO
English Dictionary Offline
$14.99
$26.99 | 44% OFF

This comprehensive English dictionary app provides over 2 million definitions, synonyms, and corpus-based examples to help you understand and use English naturally. It includes a thesaurus, collocations dictionary, and grammar support to enhance your vocabulary and writing skills.

Over 2 million definitions and synonyms165,000 corpus-based examplesThesaurus with 18,000+ synonyms/antonyms
📚 Education
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Offline Oxford Dictionary

What are the best offline oxford dictionary apps for iPhone?
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus tops our offline oxford dictionary apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 29K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top offline oxford dictionary 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 July 2026.
We track 227+ offline oxford dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.