# EtymologyExplorer

> Explore words and their roots!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1189423897](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1189423897)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1189423897`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Might Could Studios LLC
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,534 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-08-16
- **First published:** 2017-01-02
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/etymologyexplorer/id1189423897)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.etymologyexplorer.com/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.etymologyexplorer.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

EtymologyExplorer is the word origin app you've waited for. Features include a visual map of word origins, connections between related words (for example acrobat and acronym), full written etymology, definitions, transliterations, and audio pronunciations.

Explore relationships between words, get pronunciation audio, and share feedback to improve the app. Curious if album and albino are related? Download to discover their connections. For Terms of Use and policies, visit https://etymologyexplorer.com/terms_and_conditions.html

## Rankings

- #44,768 — Overall
- #10 — The Best Dictionary Apps

## Review summary

Users overwhelmingly praise EtymologyExplorer for its breadth of etymological content and the ability to trace word relationships across languages. The app’s visual word-family trees and intuitive interface make it easy to explore connections and support language study. Many reviewers call it a powerful, free resource that deepens understanding of words and their history, with some noting the app’s non-flashy design as a strength. Overall, it’s valued as a comprehensive, educational tool that sparks curiosity about language.

### Pros

- Extensive etymology coverage and cross-language word connections
- Clear structure with word-family trees and visual, intuitive interface
- Easy to use and great for language study
- Free resource with substantial content and educational value
- Engaging and informative, appealing to linguists

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