1. Home
  2. Topics
  3. Student Dictionary

Best Student Dictionary Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good student dictionary apps. We benchmark 246+ 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 Student Dictionary Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoSep 2026
2Student Dictionary PremiumStudent Dictionary PremiumFree was $5.991.0★ (1)NoNoSep 2026
3Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesSep 2026
4Merriam-Webster Dictionary+Merriam-Webster Dictionary+$9.994.8★ (22K)NoNoSep 2026
5Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesSep 2026
6Student English DictionaryStudent English Dictionary$4.99—NoNoAug 2026
7WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (268)NoNoAug 2026
8Minimal DictionaryMinimal DictionaryFree—YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Student Dictionary

Dictionary.com: English Words#1

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Dictionary.com: English Words screenshot 1
Dictionary.com: English Words screenshot 2
Dictionary.com: English Words screenshot 3
Dictionary.com: English Words screenshot 4
Dictionary.com: English Words screenshot 5

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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🤩 Great for expanding vocabulary

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🤔 Confusing layout changes and UI issues
  • 🤷‍♀️ Paid features not always working as expected
Student Dictionary Premium#2

Student Dictionary Premium by The Anh

No.1 Student Dictionary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
1.0(1 ratings)
Free
Student Dictionary Premium screenshot 1
Student Dictionary Premium screenshot 2
Student Dictionary Premium screenshot 3
Student Dictionary Premium screenshot 4
Student Dictionary Premium screenshot 5
Student Dictionary Premium screenshot 6

This comprehensive dictionary app provides clear, simple definitions for over 400,000 words and phrases. It's designed for students, teachers, and anyone looking to improve their vocabulary with real-world examples and pronunciation guides. Enjoy offline access and a kid-friendly mode for younger learners.

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#3

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#85in Reference
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus screenshot 1
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus screenshot 2
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus screenshot 3
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus screenshot 4
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus screenshot 5
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus screenshot 6

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

More Student Dictionary apps to explore

Looking for something similar to student dictionary?

Explore related topics

student

FAQ about Student Dictionary

What are the best student dictionary apps for iPhone?
Dictionary.com: English Words tops our student dictionary apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 328K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top student dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Dictionary.com: English Words and Student Dictionary Premium.
Dictionary.com: English Words shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 246+ student dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app serves as a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus, offering over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms. It aims to help users improve their English vocabulary, understanding, and writing skills through various features.
Key features include access to millions of definitions and synonyms, a 'Word of the Day' to expand vocabulary, example sentences to show word usage, audio pronunciations, grammar tips, and a search history to track learned words.

Related searches

student dictionary premiumfast student dictionary