Thousands of hand-picked words with full-color illustrations, read-aloud definitions, and audio pronunciations. Built for the way children learn: curious, hands-on, and one word at a time.
Every detail is tuned for independence. A five-year-old can open it, find a word, hear it pronounced, and understand what it means without needing a parent to read along.
Every primary entry pairs with a hand-vetted illustration or photo. Kids who can’t read yet can still browse and recognize words visually.
Both the word and its definition are spoken by a warm, friendly voice. Taps replay instantly. Perfect for pre-readers and early readers building confidence.
No circular definitions, no jargon, no words your child doesn’t already know. Just a clear explanation of what the word means.
Type a few letters and watch the matches appear. The whole dictionary is one search bar away, with results that update as your child types.
Words are grouped into twelve categories like Animals, Nature, and Feelings, and sorted alphabetically. Browsing feels like exploring a library.
No ads. No social features. No external links. Every image and definition is reviewed before it reaches a child’s screen.
Independent learning should feel effortless. We designed the app so a child can go from curiosity to understanding without ever waiting on a grown-up.
Kids can explore by letter, by category, or type what they’re looking for into the search bar. The home screen is intentionally quiet, so the words themselves do the inviting.
The detail screen puts the illustration front and center. A clear definition sits underneath, with a tap-to-hear button for both the word and the explanation. The whole screen is designed to be understood in under five seconds.
Kids Dictionary is a lot more than a word list. Here’s what you get on the first install, and what keeps growing after.
Illustrations are curated to be warm, clear, and age-appropriate.
Pronunciations and definitions are recorded with a friendly, consistent voice.
Each word shows whether it’s a noun, verb, adjective, or something else.
Animals, Food, Nature, People, Places, Vehicles, Time, Verbs, Adjectives, Things, Concepts, and Feelings.
No in-app communication, no social features, no ads, no cross-site tracking.
One purchase works across iPhone and iPad through Family Sharing.
When your child asks what a word means, hand them an app that answers calmly and respectfully. No sign-ups for your kid, no personal data collected, no games pulling at their attention. Used by English-speaking families and families learning English in dozens of countries.
Elementary and ESL teachers use Kids Dictionary as a reference during reading time, writing workshops, and independent study blocks. The School Edition unlocks every word by default.
Public libraries and school librarians share Kids Dictionary with families looking for a trustworthy first dictionary. Age-appropriate content, no in-app purchases visible to kids, no ads.
“My seven-year-old went from asking me what every word meant to looking them up herself. It’s the only app on her iPad I don’t feel guilty about.”
“I use it during writer’s workshop with my second graders. The pictures and audio make it genuinely accessible for kids who are still building fluency.”
“Simple, beautiful, no ads. This is what every kids’ app should feel like. We bought it for our niece and nephew and have no regrets.”
Kids Dictionary is designed for children ages 4 to 12. Pre-readers can browse by illustration and listen to the audio. Early readers use it as a first dictionary. Older kids use it as a reference for schoolwork, especially during ESL instruction and vocabulary building.
No. There’s no sign-up, no email required, and no profile for your child. The app works as soon as you install it. We never ask for a kid’s name, age, or any identifying information.
Not from your child. We don’t collect names, emails, locations, or any personally identifiable information from children. The app uses anonymous analytics to understand which features are useful, nothing more. Read the full privacy policy.
No. Premium is a one-time purchase of $3.99. You pay once and own it forever, including every future word we add.
Mostly. The app downloads a core set of words at install and caches every word you’ve ever viewed. You can read any viewed entry offline. Searching for a brand-new word requires internet, but once viewed, it’s saved.
Yes. One purchase works across all iPhones and iPads tied to your Apple ID, and can be shared with up to five family members via Apple’s Family Sharing.
Google wasn’t built for kids. Searching for a word on Google puts a child one tap away from the entire internet, including search ads, image results, and content designed for adults. Kids Dictionary is a closed system: one child, one word, one answer, in a safe environment.
Yes. We offer discounted pricing for classrooms, schools, and districts. The School Edition unlocks all words by default and skips the in-app purchase flow entirely. Visit the schools page for details.
Yes. Kids Dictionary is used by families and schools in dozens of countries where English is a second language. Every entry pairs a plain-English definition with a photo-realistic illustration and clear audio pronunciation, which is the combination English language learners (ELL / ESL / EFL) tend to need most. Teachers in bilingual and immersion classrooms use it as a reference during reading time; parents of young English learners use it at home for daily vocabulary.
Free to download. Available on iPhone and iPad. One honest price when you’re ready to unlock everything.