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title: "WordBook (Universal) - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "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 w"
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# WordBook (Universal) — United States
> English Dictionary & Thesaurus

![WordBook (Universal) App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/3b/f9/6c/3bf96cec-b65f-45a0-37a6-f97827bc5202/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-0-85-220-0-9.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [TranCreative Software](https://apptail.io/developer/trancreative-software-DGd)
**Category:** Reference
**Rating:** 4.7/5 (275 ratings)
**Price:** $2.99
**Bundle ID:** com.trancreative.WordBookXL
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 5.2 (released 2017-11-13)
**Original Release:** 2010-04-01
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id364030280)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/united-states)

## WordBook (Universal) Description
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 

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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.

## WordBook (Universal) Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple128/v4/74/ac/5c/74ac5c6a-d6f6-4a7c-4345-4d3683c2d497/mzl.hkrwpttn.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/3a/ec/21/3aec2168-fc7e-ccd1-8ee1-fcb56c71f98f/mzl.elfvrfcf.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/bc/6a/5c/bc6a5c85-665f-6979-be1d-fedd91723379/mzl.gnctfmhw.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple128/v4/49/27/a0/4927a0fd-48e4-74be-3f5e-c9d05dde1732/mzl.knfpwmwi.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple128/v4/79/8f/e8/798fe896-0a3f-624f-cb73-13130b2d5bd8/mzl.vqjbkyle.png/640x960.png)

## WordBook (Universal) Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 226 (82%)
- 4 stars: 30 (11%)
- 3 stars: 8 (3%)
- 2 stars: 4 (1%)
- 1 stars: 7 (3%)

## WordBook (Universal) Reviews in United States

### ***** "The best"
This is the best word tool - I use it all the time
-- s-f-k, 2024-03-22

### ****- "Solid dictionary app just one thing."
Great definitions and I really enjoy that you can recursively click any word and hop into it’s own word definition.

I do wish the root origins of a word were more elaborate though.
-- Cutedogsandcats, 2024-02-28

### ***** "Update coming?"
Seems a shame this excellent app hasn’t been updated in many years.
-- thegreyarea, 2023-09-29

### *---- "Some Words Not Listed"
Used the free version for a couple years, then found that some common words are not listed, so purchased the ‘newer’ version and Dang! There are still missing words. Look up the word ‘TART’. I should have listed the others but this is the last word and the last time. 
Paying for something that is no better than the previous free version.
-- shutterfx, 2023-08-19

### ****- "Was Excellent"
Was my best dictionary and spelling checker.
Now it occasionally freezes up, and the volume control is glitchy. Also needs word update.
-- Krug j., 2023-06-21

### ***-- "Maddening"
Free version for iPhone is better that paid on iPad Air5. For instance full functionality is available only in landscape. The Puzzle Solver and other function icons are most often obscured by the Keypad. MADDENING!

I’d like my $2.99 back and then use the free version.
-- damnitdaviddevonhirschfield3, 2023-04-16

### *---- "Please update for iPad, keeps crashing"
Using the latest iPad pro and the app is just not very optimized for this iPad and keeps crashing and very buggy. Fix please!
-- b3nrules, 2022-07-09

### *---- "Sorry I bought this"
Just be a dictionary!!
When I search for a word it always comes in third position in the list even when I intentionally write the whole word, why?
I don’t want to systematically see whatever previous search!! Why can’t I change that behavior?!
Etc.
-- RLandlaus, 2022-06-19

### ***** "Simply Fantastic"
As far as minimalist dictionaries go, this is by far the best. I especially like the customized URLs option, so you can add a dictionary website of your choosing.
-- mrkane82, 2022-05-21

### ***** "Dark Mode Please"
Other than lack of Dark mode excellent ap I have used for years. Personal preference, I use this app at night and my eyes scream even at lowest screen brightness.
-- Scorpion101, 2022-05-12

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## WordBook (Universal) Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Switzerland | Reference | #26 |
| Top Paid | Pakistan | Reference | #58 |
| Top Paid | Nigeria | Reference | #71 |
| Top Paid | New Zealand | Reference | #76 |
| Top Paid | India | Reference | #93 |
| Top Paid | Vietnam | Reference | #94 |
| Top Paid | Azerbaijan | Reference | #96 |
| Top Paid | Australia | Reference | #123 |
| Top Paid | Belarus | Reference | #125 |
| Top Paid | Lebanon | Reference | #133 |
| Top Paid | Russia | Reference | #148 |
| Top Paid | Ukraine | Reference | #151 |
| Top Paid | Saudi Arabia | Reference | #153 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Reference | #154 |
| Top Paid | South Africa | Reference | #164 |
| Top Paid | Philippines | Reference | #176 |
| Top Paid | Singapore | Reference | #180 |
| Top Paid | Canada | Reference | #183 |
| Top Paid | Thailand | Reference | #185 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Reference | #188 |
| Top Paid | United Arab Emirates | Reference | #193 |
| Top Paid | Ecuador | Reference | #197 |
| Top Paid | Hong Kong SAR China | Reference | #198 |
| Top Paid | Malaysia | Reference | #200 |
| Top Paid | Chile | Reference | #203 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Reference | #218 |
| Top Paid | Türkiye | Reference | #229 |
| Top Paid | Taiwan | Reference | #236 |
| Top Paid | Indonesia | Reference | #239 |
| Top Paid | Mexico | Reference | #244 |

## WordBook (Universal) Discovered Keywords
- a word book
- wordbook
- wordboom
- english with books

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## WordBook (Universal) Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/united-states)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/united-kingdom)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/canada)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/australia)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/new-zealand)
- [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/taiwan)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/mexico)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/turkey)
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/japan)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/russia)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/vietnam)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/united-arab-emirates)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/philippines)
- [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/thailand)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/argentina)
- [Colombia](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/colombia)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/south-africa)
- [Brazil](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/brazil)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/switzerland)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/chile)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/china)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/hong-kong)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/indonesia)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/israel)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/india)
- [Cayman Islands](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/cayman-islands)
- [Sri Lanka](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/sri-lanka)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/malaysia)
- [Nigeria](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/nigeria)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/norway)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/saudi-arabia)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/singapore)
- [Lebanon](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/lebanon)
- [Madagascar](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/madagascar)
- [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/egypt)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/ukraine)
- [Bermuda](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/bermuda)
- [Uzbekistan](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/uzbekistan)
- [Nepal](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/nepal)
- [Ecuador](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/ecuador)
- [Peru](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/peru)
- [Algeria](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/algeria)
- [Pakistan](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/pakistan)
- [Dominican Republic](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/dominican-republic)
- [Azerbaijan](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/azerbaijan)
- [Armenia](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/armenia)
- [Senegal](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/senegal)
- [Belarus](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/belarus)
- [Tunisia](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/tunisia)
- [Iceland](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/iceland)
- [Grenada](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/grenada)
- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/south-korea)
- [Kuwait](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/kuwait)
- [Brunei](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/brunei)
- [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/kazakhstan)
- [Bahrain](https://apptail.io/app/wordbook-universal-nTLe/bahrain)

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