- Microsoft Translator:
Although the app is marketed as a translator, it can be pretty useful as a dictionary too. The best feature of this app is that it works perfectly well in offline mode. The offline support is for all the languages that are available in the app. You can point with the camera to get the meaning of words written on menus or signboards. The app also gives you the option to upload images from your device. You can also use voice support options so you can learn the pronunciation of a word whose meaning you just looked up.
- Google Translate:
A competitor of Microsoft’s program, this one has been around for a long time. It is helpful in a lot of ways and can be relied upon for dictionary assistance for Scandinavian languages. If you use the web version, you will also get suggestions to use a word in a phrase. This can be particularly helpful if you are trying to communicate with someone. This one also comes with voice and image support. However, its offline mode is limited to fewer languages. Users have to download a language pack if they wish to use it in offline mode later. The improvement in the app is remarkable and has made it a lot more accurate in recent years.
- Speak and Translate:
Designed for users that are not good at typing and prefer to speak to their language app, this one is a favorite of many travelers. Although its translations are pretty useful in every situation, it is the dictionaries of this app that have been the most helpful to users. Whether you are looking up a particular word or a phrase, you will be able to find its meaning easily with Speak and Translate. You can also get English words translated into the language of your choice if you wish to have a conversation with a foreigner. This will be useful when placing an order at a restaurant.