Best Old English Glossary Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 240+ old english glossary apps on iOS, 10 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Old English Glossary Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Old English WordhordOld English WordhordFree4.9★ (216)NoYesAug 2026
2LP Old EnglishLP Old English$3.994.7★ (159)NoNoAug 2026
3Old English Dictionary.Old English Dictionary.$1.99NoNoMay 2026
4English-Old English DictionaryEnglish-Old English Dictionary$1.99NoNoJun 2026
5Old English EtymologyOld English Etymology$2.991.5★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
6English Learners DictionaryEnglish Learners DictionaryFree4.6★ (245)NoNoAug 2026
7English Dictionary - OfflineEnglish Dictionary - OfflineFree4.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
8A Shakespeare GlossaryA Shakespeare Glossary$0.99NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Old English Glossary

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.

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
LP Old English#2

LP Old English by David Arthur

Vocabulary & grammar practise
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.7(159 ratings)
$3.99
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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.

More Old English Glossary apps to explore

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English-Old English Dictionary
English-Old English Dictionary
English-Old English Dictionary
Reverse Dictionary
$1.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
5
Old English Etymology
Old English Etymology
Old English Etymology
the origin of Old English
$2.99

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.

Extensive etymological dictionaryOver 5699 entriesDetailed entry information
🔍 Reference
(2)
paid
6
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
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
A Shakespeare Glossary
A Shakespeare Glossary
A Shakespeare Glossary
Learn Shakespeare's words
$0.99

This app provides a comprehensive lexicon of terms found in Shakespeare's works. It offers definitions, usage examples, and features to help users understand archaic and obscure words. Learn new words daily with featured and random selections.

Extensive glossary of Shakespearean termsDefinitions and usage examplesSearch functionality
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid
9
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
10
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
11
Modern English Etymology
Modern English Etymology
Modern English Etymology
etymological dictionary
$3.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
12
Grand Tour Dictionary English
Grand Tour Dictionary English
Grand Tour Dictionary English
by Offline Wiktionary LLC
Free

An offline English dictionary for iOS with over 185,000 definitions. Access a comprehensive English lexicon without an internet connection, ideal for learners, travelers, and writers. Enjoy a fast, customized interface on your iPhone or iPad.

185,000+ word definitionsOffline functionalityEnglish Wiktionary project integration
📚 Education
(25)
free with in-app purchases
13
English etymology and origins
English etymology and origins
English etymology and origins
Learn with AI Assistant
$3.99

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
🔍 Reference
(2)
paid
14
Anglo Saxon Dictionary
Anglo Saxon Dictionary
Anglo Saxon Dictionary
Dictionary of Old English
$1.99

Access a comprehensive dictionary of Old English with over 61,000 words and meanings. Features advanced search, custom lists, and daily word learning to aid in language study.

Extensive word databaseAdvanced search functionalityDaily word learning
🔍 Reference
(2)
paid
15
Webster's 1913
Webster's 1913
Webster's 1913
by Blagovest Dachev
Free

Explore the rich vocabulary of the 1913 Webster's Dictionary. This app offers detailed definitions and evocative descriptions, perfect for writers and word enthusiasts seeking more than just concise meanings.

1913 Webster's Dictionary editionPublic domain contentVivid and evocative descriptions
📚 Education
(15)
free
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
English - Chinese Dictionary & Phrasebook / 英英字典、翻译器、抽认卡、短语集
English - Chinese Dictionary & Phrasebook / 英英字典、翻译器、抽认卡、短语集
English - Chinese Dictionary & Phrasebook / 英英字典、翻译器、抽认卡、短语集
by Ngoc Que Nguyen
Free

This comprehensive offline dictionary and phrasebook offers millions of bilingual example sentences, flashcards, and grammar guides. It provides powerful search capabilities, pronunciation tips, and learning tools to help users master English and Chinese vocabulary and phrases effectively.

Offline dictionary with millions of entriesBilingual example sentencesVocabulary flashcards
🔍 Reference
(1)
free
18
Concise Anglo Saxon Dictionary
Concise Anglo Saxon Dictionary
Concise Anglo Saxon Dictionary
by Trang Hoai
$0.99

Access an offline Anglo-Saxon dictionary with detailed word entries, variant forms, and usage references. Features include search, bookmarking, cross-referencing, and daily word learning with quizzes.

Offline dictionary accessVariant dialectic formsPoetic and prose word indicators
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid
19
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
20
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
(241)
paid

FAQ about Old English Glossary

What are the best old english glossary apps for iPhone?
Old English Wordhord tops our old english glossary apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 216 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 10 of the top old english glossary apps we rank are free to download, including Old English Wordhord and English Learners Dictionary.
Old English Wordhord has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 240+ old english glossary apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides users with a new Old English word each day, presented in a unique medieval style. It allows users to explore a large archive of words, hear pronunciations, view manuscript illustrations, and save their favorite words.
Key features include daily word discoveries, customizable widgets for various screens (Home, Lock, StandBy, macOS), a searchable archive of thousands of words, audio pronunciations in simplified and IPA styles, and access to medieval manuscript illustrations with alt text.