# Hans Wehr

> Arabic Almanac

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1036801850](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1036801850)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1036801850`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Omar Jahangir
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (781 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-08-22
- **First published:** 2015-09-11
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hans-wehr/id1036801850)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ejtaal.net/](https://ejtaal.net/)

## Description

Hans Wehr Arabic Almanac is a digital version of the Hans Wehr dictionary. It enables root-letter search and displays the corresponding page, making it ideal for Arabic language students who want quick on-device access.

The app supports input with an Arabic keyboard or Romanized Arabic letters, eliminating the need to carry a bulky dictionary. It credits E.Taal, U.Iqbal, and A.Chaudhry for their contributions; for feedback, email arabic.almanac@gmail.com.

## Rankings

- #60,110 — Overall

## Review summary

Hans Wehr is widely hailed as an essential Arabic–English dictionary for English-speaking learners. The app provides a portable, faithful digital edition with full search, making study on the go easy and efficient. However, several users report significant search issues on iOS 13 and later, prompting requests for an update to restore reliable search functionality. Overall, it’s a powerful, highly valued resource when the search works smoothly.

### Pros

- Widely praised as an essential, highly useful resource for English-speaking learners of Arabic.
- Portable, on-the-go access that makes the Hans Wehr dictionary easy to consult without carrying the physical book.
- Faithful digital edition preserving the original content, with a fully searchable text.
- Valued for study and reference; many reviewers call it the best dictionary for learners.

### Cons

- Search functionality unreliable or broken on iOS 13 and newer; multiple reviews call for an update to restore stable search.

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