Best Old English Etymology Apps

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11 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best old english etymology apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 169+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Old English Etymology

Old English Etymology#1

Old English Etymology by Ngoc Anh

the origin of Old English
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
1.5(2 ratings)
$2.99
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Explore the origins of Old English words, names, prefixes, and suffixes with this comprehensive etymological dictionary. It offers detailed information on meaning, pronunciation, and derivations, categorized for easy navigation.

Old English Wordhord#2

Old English Wordhord by Ryan Lintott

Medieval word of the day
Strong Contender
🎬 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.

What We Love

  • ✨ Beautiful design and aesthetics
  • 📚 Excellent for learning Old English
  • 🤩 Engaging and fun daily content
  • 🖼️ Lovely illustrations and medieval style

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🗣️ AI voice pronunciation could be improved/more authentic
  • 💬 Wish for sentence examples
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#3

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Thesaurus & Offline Vocabulary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-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

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Etymonline English Dictionary
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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.

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Advanced English Dictionary.
Advanced English Dictionary.
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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
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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.

2 million+ definitions and synonymsWord of the DayExample sentences
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9
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English etymology and origins
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Learn with AI Assistant
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Explore the origins and meanings of over 65,600 English words, including slang and loanwords. This comprehensive dictionary offers detailed etymology, pronunciation, synonyms, and an AI assistant for deeper understanding. Organized by 42 topics, it's a valuable resource for language enthusiasts and experts.

Over 65,600 etymological entriesDetailed origin and meaningPronunciation guides
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English Learners Dictionary
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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.

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WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
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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.

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LP Old English
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Master the complexities of the Old English language through interactive practice. This app offers drills on vocabulary and grammar with immediate feedback and reinforcement through repetition. It covers general vocabulary, specific texts like Beowulf, and the parsing and declining of nouns and verbs.

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quiz, flashcard and match game
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Learn Old English vocabulary with a comprehensive glossary, interactive quizzes, flashcards, and a matching game. Features audio pronunciations, daily word learning, and note-taking capabilities.

Extensive glossary with over 1533 wordsAudio pronunciations for each entryMultiple choice quizzes with shuffled answers
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(0)
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Access a vast English dictionary and thesaurus with millions of words, definitions, and pronunciations. Explore word origins, sample sentences, and discover connections with a unique conceptual thesaurus. Enjoy offline access and an ad-free experience.

Extensive word database (4.9 million words)High-quality audio pronunciations (US, UK, AU)Advanced search technology
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Enhance your English vocabulary and grammar with a comprehensive offline dictionary. It offers extensive definitions, natural language examples, collocations, synonyms, and pronunciation guides for both British and American English.

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EtymologyExplorer
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Explore words and their roots!
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Discover the fascinating origins and connections of words. This app provides visual maps of word roots, detailed etymologies, definitions, and audio pronunciations. Explore how seemingly unrelated words can share common ancestry.

Visual map of word originsConnections between related wordsFull written etymology
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English Dictionary - LDOCE
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This comprehensive English dictionary app offers over 2 million definitions, synonyms, and examples. It supports offline use and includes features like pronunciation guides, collocations, and a thesaurus to enhance vocabulary and grammar skills.

Offline dictionary access2 million+ definitions and synonymsCorpus-based example sentences
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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.

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Learn and improve English effectively through engaging courses and games. Build vocabulary, master idioms, phrasal verbs, and commonly confused words. Enhance reading, writing, and speaking skills with scientific algorithms and expert-curated content.

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