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Best Student Dictionary Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good student dictionary apps. We benchmark 247+ 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoAug 2026
2Merriam-Webster Dictionary+Merriam-Webster Dictionary+$9.994.8★ (22K)NoNoAug 2026
3Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesAug 2026
4Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesAug 2026
5Student Dictionary PremiumStudent Dictionary PremiumFree was $5.991.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
6WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (268)NoNoAug 2026
7Student English DictionaryStudent English Dictionary$4.99—NoNoAug 2026
8Dictionary.Dictionary.Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesAug 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
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
Merriam-Webster Dictionary+#2

Merriam-Webster Dictionary+ by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Premium Ad-free Dictionary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(22K ratings)
$9.99
#33in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Clear and intuitive layout
  • 🚀 Convenient offline access
  • 🔍 Comprehensive word definitions
  • 🔠 Helpful thesaurus and word games

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes
  • ⚠️ Missing words and incomplete definitions
  • 🔍 Lack of spell-check and word suggestions
Merriam-Webster Dictionary#3

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(324K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#34in 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

More Student Dictionary apps to explore

4
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Free

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.

15 Oxford DictionariesThesaurus integrationAudio pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(29K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Student Dictionary Premium
Student Dictionary Premium
Student Dictionary Premium
No.1 Student Dictionary
Free
$5.99 | 100% OFF

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.

400K+ words and phrasesEasy-to-understand explanationsPart of speech and pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(1)
free
6
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
7
Student English Dictionary
Student English Dictionary
Student English Dictionary
All-in-One English Guide.
$4.99
📚 Education
(0)
8
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
9
Minimal Dictionary
Minimal Dictionary
Minimal Dictionary
Offline minimal dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
Smart Words Dictionary
Smart Words Dictionary
Smart Words Dictionary
Words, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
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
12
Serbian−English dictionary
Serbian−English dictionary
Serbian−English dictionary
by Ilya Mukhortov
Free

This app provides a fast and convenient offline Serbian-English and English-Serbian dictionary. It includes a vocabulary trainer to help users learn new words and offers features like instant search, pronunciation audio, and automatic language detection.

Offline dictionaryVocabulary trainerPronunciation audio
📚 Education
(0)
ad-supported
13
English Dictionary - Offline & FREE
English Dictionary - Offline & FREE
English Dictionary - Offline & FREE
by Thi Vo
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
MyWebster28
MyWebster28
MyWebster28
Websters 1828 Dictionary
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
English Dictionary 2.0
English Dictionary 2.0
English Dictionary 2.0
Fast and offline dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
AI English Dictionary
AI English Dictionary
AI English Dictionary
AI Dictionary & Translator app
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Czech−English dictionary
Czech−English dictionary
Czech−English dictionary
by Ilya Mukhortov
Free

This app provides a fast and convenient offline Czech-English and English-Czech dictionary. It includes a vocabulary trainer to help users learn new words and offers features like instant search, pronunciation audio, and automatic language detection.

Offline dictionaryVocabulary trainerInstant search
📚 Education
(0)
ad-supported
18
French−English dictionary
French−English dictionary
French−English dictionary
by Ilya Mukhortov
Free

This offline dictionary provides instant French-English and English-French translations. It includes a vocabulary trainer to help you learn new words and offers pronunciation guides. The app automatically detects languages and allows you to save words to a personal dictionary.

Offline French-English dictionaryVocabulary trainerPronunciation audio
📚 Education
(0)
ad-supported
19
Dictionary-English to English
Dictionary-English to English
Dictionary-English to English
English to English dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Wiktionary English Dictionary
Wiktionary English Dictionary
Wiktionary English Dictionary
Wiki - English Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)

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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 August 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 Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Dictionary.com: English Words shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ student dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.

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