Best Old English Dictionary Apps

192+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 192+ old english dictionary apps on iOS, 16 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Old English Dictionary

Old English Wordhord#1

Old English Wordhord by Ryan Lintott

Medieval word of the day
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.9(216 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover a new Old English word daily with a medieval-inspired interface. Access widgets for your home screen, search a vast archive, and explore pronunciations and manuscript illustrations. Save, share, and categorize words to deepen your understanding of this ancient language.

Etymonline English Dictionary#2

Etymonline English Dictionary by 崇伟 柳

Dictionary to Build Vocabulary
Strong Contender
📚 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
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#3

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Thesaurus & Offline Vocabulary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#76in 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

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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
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free with in-app purchases
5
Old English Dictionary.
Old English Dictionary.
Old English Dictionary.
Dictionary of Anglo Saxon
$1.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
6
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary for normal Language
Free

Access a professional multilingual dictionary for English, Japanese, and Korean. Get detailed definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences. Save your search history and favorites for offline language learning.

Multilingual definitionsPronunciations and examplesAuto-save history
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
7
Font Keyboard - Kibik AI
Font Keyboard - Kibik AI
Font Keyboard - Kibik AI
Font, Cursive Text, Wallpapers
Free

Enhance your messages and social media posts with a wide variety of unique fonts, symbols, and kaomojis. This keyboard app allows your styled text to be visible across all applications and by all recipients, even if they don't have the app installed. Personalize your device with custom themes and wallpapers.

Hundreds of unique fontsThousands of symbols & kaomojisWorks in all social and chat apps
🔧 Utilities
(174K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
English Learners Dictionary
English Learners Dictionary
English Learners Dictionary
Oxford Dictionary English
Free

Access a comprehensive Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary with definitions, examples, and pronunciation. Search words offline, track your history, and bookmark favorites. Improve your English with this detailed and interactive resource.

Offline dictionary accessAudio pronunciationsSearch history
📚 Education
(245)
free
12
English-Old English Dictionary
English-Old English Dictionary
English-Old English Dictionary
Reverse Dictionary
$1.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
13
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
14
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
15
MochiVocab - Learn English
MochiVocab - Learn English
MochiVocab - Learn English
Memorize 1000 words in 1 month
Free

This app offers a joyful and engaging way to learn English vocabulary, aiming to help users memorize up to 1000 words in a single month. It utilizes special algorithms to schedule reviews at optimal times and features a bright, friendly design with cute characters to enhance the learning process.

Joyful learning experienceGolden Time review algorithmBright and friendly design
📚 Education
(710)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator
Translate Photo, Voice, Text
Free

Break language barriers with this comprehensive translation app. Translate text, voice, websites, and even objects using your camera. Offers offline mode and a custom phrasebook for personalized learning and travel.

Text translation in over 100 languagesVoice-to-voice conversationsCamera translation (Lens & AR Mode)
📊 Productivity
(524K)
free with in-app purchases

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