WordBook (Universal)

TranCreative Software · Reference

4.7 274 ratings $2.99
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Chart standing · US

Top Paid Reference
#58
Best #35 ▼ 3

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Aug 26, 2026
Rating ★ 4.7 → 4.69

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Average rating history over the observed period. 4.69 4.7 Aug 26 15:40 Aug 27 03:55 Aug 27 16:10 Aug 28 04:25 Aug 28 16:40

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5★ 82% 225
4★ 11% 30
3★ 3% 8
2★ 1% 4
1★ 3% 7

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About

FEATURES that make WordBook stand out from other dictionary apps: - Professionally recorded pronunciation for every single entry - Word origin information (Etymologies) - Built-in spell checker with pop-up spelling suggestions - User's bookmark and note management - Unmatched sounds-like and wild card search and a powerful word puzzle solver ==================================== WordBook is a comprehensive, quick and intuitive dictionary and thesaurus of the English language. It's a great combination of comprehensive contents and fast intuitive interface. FEATURES: * 150,000 entries with more than 220,000 definitions, 70,000 usage samples * 23,000 root word origins (etymologies) * 120,000 pronunciation guides in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and other notations * Spoken pronunciations (for all entries) * Built-in thesaurus and word links connecting words semantically * Unmatched index, wildcard, anagram search capabilities * Bookmark (with user's notes) and history management * Words of the Day: you get to learn new words daily, shake the device for new random words * Browser-like definition content navigation, ability to tap on any word in the content to look up its definition * Extending up to 5 web dictionaries to supplement built-in contents * High resolution graphics for Retina display REVIEWS: * "Mobile dictionary and thesaurus at my fingertips. Lightning fast. The random words of the day are a terrific bonus" - Dane Cook, The Daily * “the best in the [inexpensive dictionary] category... This wealth of information is indispensable to the student, and even fun to use” - Jeff Phillips, Macworld * “One of 15 Best Apps for English Majors” - April Lentini, CollegeTimes.us * “None measure up to WordBook” Score: 10/10 - Michael Alexander, AppCraver.com * “WordBook leads the parade of free and low-cost dictionary options” - Ben Boychuk, MacWorld.com * “WordBook dictionary - the standard for reference apps” Rating: 5/5 - Steven Yaccino, appolicious.com NOTES: - WordBook does not required an internet connection except to view web dictionaries or to play online pronunciation voices. - WordBook includes entries of both American/British spellings. Definitions are written in American English.

What's new · 5.2

This app has been updated by Apple to prepare for watchOS 27 compatibility. No new features are included. - Supports iOS 11 and iPhone X

Details

ReleasedApr 2010
UpdatedNov 2017
Version5.2
Size28.9 MB
RequiresiOS 7.0 or later
Age rating9+
LanguagesEnglish
Price$2.99
Categories ReferenceEducation
Bundle IDcom.trancreative.WordBookXL