Best Talking Dictionary Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our talking dictionary list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Talking Dictionary Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1English Audio DictionaryEnglish Audio DictionaryFree4.6★ (298)NoNoOct 2026
2Dictionary.Dictionary.Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesOct 2026
3Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (331K)YesYesOct 2026
4Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoOct 2026
5Dictionary & TranslatorDictionary & TranslatorFree4.7★ (13K)YesYesOct 2026
6Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesOct 2026
7English Dictionary : OfflineEnglish Dictionary : OfflineFree4.5★ (593)YesYesOct 2026
8WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (270)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Talking Dictionary

English Audio Dictionary#1

English Audio Dictionary by Softwares

Listen sound and work offline
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6😊(298 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🎵 Audio pronunciation feature with multiple accents
  • 📚 Comprehensive word definitions with practical examples
  • 🆓 Free app with no subscription required
  • 📱 Offline functionality without internet connection
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy-to-use interface
  • ⚡ Fast search and quick access to definitions
  • 🎯 Helpful for language learners and students
  • 🔍 Related words and word suggestions feature
  • 💬 Sentence examples for word usage context

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Audio/sound not working on some devices
  • 📢 Intrusive ads covering search interface
  • 🔊 Sound only works with headphones, not speakers
  • 📖 Limited word database compared to other dictionaries
  • 🎙️ Robotic and monotone voice quality
  • ⚠️ Incorrect pronunciation of some words
  • 🚫 No option to remove or disable ads
  • 📱 Display orientation issues on iPad
Dictionary.#2

Dictionary. by Farlex, Inc.

by TheFreeDictionary.com
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(15K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus and translation features
  • 🎮 Fun word games and activities
  • 📚 Vast amount of information beyond just definitions
  • 🔍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many ads
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific settings or features
  • 🔋 Drains battery life quickly
4.8😊(331K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#48in 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
  • 👍 Word of the day feature
  • 👍 Fun word games

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions
  • 🐛 Missing words in dictionary
  • 🐛 Unreasonable level progression in games

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FAQ about Talking Dictionary

What are the best talking dictionary apps for iPhone?
English Audio Dictionary tops our talking dictionary apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 298 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top talking dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including English Audio Dictionary and Dictionary..
English Audio Dictionary has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ talking dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.