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English Swahili Dictionary Live

INNOVATIVE SOFT35 apps · 85.4M installsBooks & ReferenceFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $1.99 per itemcom.dictionary.sw

Offline, reliable, fast English-Swahili and Swahili-English dictionary for all

Total installs
3,325,767
exact · Play shows 1,000,000+
Installs / day
—
measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
4.6★
10.5K ratings · 167 reviews
Released
11 Mar 2014
12.6y ago
Last update
22 Sept 2026
v11.5.7 · 19d ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
3.2M3.7M4.1M4.6M5M10 Oct11 Oct11 Oct

Installs per day · last 30 days

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Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 10 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇹🇿 Tanzania (~85%), out of 2 countries where it is charted.

  1. Tanzania85%#9 Top free · Books & reference
  2. Kenya15%#155 Top free · Books & reference

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 10 Oct
ChartCountryRankChange
Top free · Books & reference TZ#9—
Top free · Books & reference KE#155—

Permissions

9 in 3 groups
2 Sensitive2 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
  • Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are using
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherSensitive7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
English - Swahili Dictionary Experience a comprehensive, offline, and free Swahili to English and English to Swahili dictionary. This versatile tool is designed to make word searches seamless and efficient, whether you’re online or offline. Designed for convenience and learning, this app is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to bridge the gap between Swahili and English languages. Key Features: • Offline Access: Search Swahili and English words anytime, even without an internet connection. • Two-Way Search: Seamlessly switch between Swahili to English and English to Swahili dictionary. • OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Easily extract and search text directly from images. Just capture or upload a photo, and the app will identify and translate the words for you. Perfect for reading signs, books, or handwritten notes! • Integrated with Other Apps: Use the dictionary directly from your browser or other applications via the sharing option. Select "Swahili Dictionary" from the sharing menu, and it will open with the shared word—no need to type! After use, you’ll return to your previous app. • Custom Themes: Choose from different themes to personalize the app’s appearance. Whether you prefer a light, dark, or colorful design, the app adapts to your style. Learning and Productivity Features: • Study Tool: Add words to a personalized study plan and review them anytime to strengthen your vocabulary. • Word Games: Engage with fun vocabulary-building games like quizzes and challenges. • MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions): Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and track your progress. • History & Backup: Access your search history and back up your data to ensure you never lose your learning progress. • Speech to Text: Use voice search to find words quickly without typing. • Synonyms and Antonyms: Enrich your understanding of words with related and opposite terms. Ease of Use and Accessibility: • Auto-Suggestion: Get real-time word suggestions as you type. For users with low-performance devices, the option to disable this feature ensures a smoother experience. • Quick Access: A convenient dictionary icon in the notification bar allows you to launch the app instantly. • Search from Images: Extract text from images using OCR, making the app especially helpful for students and professionals. • Customizable Themes: Switch between themes to enhance readability and match your preferences. Additional Features: • No Internet Required: Fully functional offline for uninterrupted learning and searching. • Sharing and Copying: Share words and meanings with friends or copy them for use in other applications. • Pronunciation Assistance: Hear word pronunciations for better language learning. Perfect for All Devices: Discover the Best Way to Learn. This app combines the practicality of a dictionary with the fun of learning tools, games. With its OCR feature, customizable themes, and extensive word database, this dictionary is more than just a tool—it’s your partner in mastering Swahili and English. Download now and take your language skills to the next level!

What's new

• The classic theme is now available for use. • A compact design option has been introduced. • The "Copy to Search" functionality has been enhanced for better usability. • Improvements have been made to the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature for greater accuracy.

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