Lingoes
Lingoes is a multilingual offline dictionary for Android and Windows.
What Lingoes is
Lingoes is a multilingual offline dictionary for Android and Windows. Its app listing says dictionaries are available in over 80 languages, and users can import Lingoes dictionary files in LD2 and LDX formats. Human pronunciation audio and interactive pronunciation features support word lookup and language practice. Quick Translate can look up words while reading a newspaper, email, or document. Word of the Day and daily reminders provide recurring vocabulary prompts. Users can import, remove, reorder, and edit dictionaries, while translation history and favorite words help revisit earlier lookups. The Free plan costs nothing and is described as an offline dictionary with ads and in-app purchases. The Android listing offers the app for phones and tablets, while the desktop edition is identified as Windows software. Google Play privacy information says the developer declares no data collected, no data shared with third parties, and encryption in transit. Support includes an email address, website, and privacy policy.
Good
- Dictionaries cover over 80 languages
- Works offline
- Imports LD2 and LDX files
- Pronunciation audio and interactive features
- Quick Translate supports reading lookup
Watch out
- Free plan includes ads
- Free plan includes in-app purchases
- Available platforms are Android and Windows
Who it suits
Lingoes suits people who need offline dictionary access, pronunciation help, and multilingual lookups on Android or Windows. It also fits learners who want reminders, history, and saved favorites.
Verdict
Lingoes provides broad offline dictionary coverage with pronunciation, quick lookup, and vocabulary tools. Its free offering includes ads and in-app purchases, while platform support centers on Android and Windows.
Plans and prices
From Lingoes's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Offline dictionary · ads · in-app purchases |
The facts
Each one read from Lingoes's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Availability
- The Google Play listing offers the app for phones and tablets.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Dictionary files
- It supports importing Lingoes dictionary files in LD2 and LDX formats.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Dictionary management
- Users can import, remove, reorder, and edit dictionaries in the app.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Language coverage
- The app listing says it offers dictionaries in over 80 languages.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Privacy and security
- The Google Play listing reports that the developer declares no data shared with third parties, no data collected, and encryption in transit.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Pronunciation
- It includes human pronunciation audio and interactive pronunciation features.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Lingoes is described as a multilingual offline dictionary.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Quick translation
- Quick Translate can look up words while the user reads a newspaper, email, or document.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Saved words
- The app saves translation history and lets users save favorite words for review.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Support
- The listing provides a support email and links to a website and privacy policy.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Vocabulary tools
- The app lists Word of the Day and daily word reminder features.checked 11 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Windows edition
- Wikipedia identifies the desktop Lingoes software as Windows software.checked 11 Oct 2001
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