# Swahili Dictionary Offline

> English to Swahili Offline dictionary including synonyms and antonyms

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bddroid.android.swahili](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bddroid.android.swahili)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bddroid.android.swahili`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sohid Uddin
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 329,809
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (484 ratings)
- **Version:** Phoenix
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2016-08-05
- **Publisher country:** BD
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bddroid.android.swahili)
- **Website:** [https://y3094b04a.app-ads-txt.com](https://y3094b04a.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/sohid-apps-privacy-policy/](https://sites.google.com/view/sohid-apps-privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Swahili Dictionary Offline extension offers an extensive English-to-Swahili and Swahili-to-English dictionary that works without an internet connection. It includes synonyms, antonyms, word quizzes, and instant word meanings with pronunciation to enhance language learning.

With key features like instant scanning for quick meanings across apps, comprehensive English grammar chapters, a versatile word quiz system, voice search, and a customizable live wallpaper displaying daily words, this tool is perfect for learners and speakers of Swahili. Backup and restore options ensure your favorites and history are always saved, making this dictionary convenient and user-friendly.

## Rankings

- #124,216 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.bddroid.android.swahili.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Swahili Dictionary Offline is highly praised for its offline functionality, extensive vocabulary, and detailed definitions with examples that aid English and Swahili learners. Users appreciate its translation capabilities and consider it a valuable educational tool. However, common concerns include frequent ads impacting usability, imperfect pronunciation guidance, lack of a favorites feature, and limited suitability for academic use.

### Pros

- Works offline, ensuring accessibility without internet connection.
- Provides detailed definitions with numerous examples to aid learning.
- Supports translation between English and Swahili both ways.
- Includes a wide range of vocabulary, including complicated words.
- Helps improve language skills and vocabulary for both English and Swahili learners.

### Cons

- Presence of many ads can hinder user experience.
- Pronunciation feature is present but not quite colloquial Swahili.
- Lack of features to view liked or favorite searches for further learning.
- Not fully suitable for academic purposes according to some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bddroid.android.swahili)