WordBook (Universal) 5.2

WordBook (Universal) 5.2

TranCreative Software – Commercial – iOS
out of 257 votes
Latest Version
5.2
image/svg+xml EXCELLENT User Rating

WordBook is a comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus of the English language, offering a combination of extensive contents and a user-friendly interface.

Features that set WordBook apart from other dictionary apps include:

  • Professionally recorded pronunciation for every entry
  • Word origin information (Etymologies)
  • Built-in spell checker with pop-up spelling suggestions
  • User's bookmark and note management
  • Sounds-like and wildcard search capabilities, along with a powerful word puzzle solver

WordBook boasts an impressive range of features:

  • 150,000 entries with more than 220,000 definitions and 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, and anagram search capabilities
  • Bookmark and history management, with user's notes
  • "Words of the Day" feature, allowing users to learn new words daily with the option to shake the device for random words
  • Browser-like definition content navigation, enabling users to tap on any word in the content to look up its definition
  • Ability to extend up to 5 web dictionaries to supplement built-in contents
  • High-resolution graphics for Retina display

The positive reviews WordBook has received speak volumes:

  • "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

Some additional notes about WordBook:

  • WordBook does not require an internet connection, except when viewing web dictionaries or playing online pronunciation voices.
  • WordBook includes entries with both American and British spellings, with definitions written in American English.

Overview

WordBook (Universal) is a Commercial software in the category Education developed by TranCreative Software.

The latest version of WordBook (Universal) is 5.2, released on 11/21/2023. It was initially added to our database on 11/21/2023.

WordBook (Universal) runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of WordBook (Universal) gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Ability to sync across multiple devices through cloud storage
  • Support for multiple languages and dictionaries
  • Includes flashcards and quizzes for effective learning
  • Offline access to saved words and definitions

Cons

  • Limited free version with basic features, full functionality requires purchase
  • Not as advanced as some other language learning apps on the market
  • Inconsistencies in the accuracy of some definitions
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