Linguin: Live Dictionary
Surfy Ltd Education iPhoneiPadiPod touchMac
Linguin: Live Dictionary is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Surfy Ltd. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated July 20, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 1 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Jul 20
- 2026 · v2.0
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About Linguin: Live Dictionary
Understand more than the translation. Linguin is a private language companion for translating, exploring words, building vocabulary and practising real conversations. Instead of giving you a single literal translation, Linguin helps you understand what words and phrases actually mean, how they are used and which meaning fits your context. DICTIONARY FOR 120+ LANGUAGES Look up words and phrases across more than 120 languages. Explore different meanings, real usage examples, synonyms, pronunciation, usage notes, slang and cultural context. CONTEXT-AWARE TRANSLATION Translate words, phrases and longer text while preserving meaning, tone and context. Choose a quick translation or a deeper result when accuracy and natural phrasing matter most. YOUR PERSONAL VOCABULARY Save useful words and phrases to create your own multilingual word library. Keep the vocabulary that matters to you organised and ready to practise. VOCABULARY EXERCISES Strengthen your memory with short exercises based on your saved words. Match words with meanings, practise repeatedly and focus on vocabulary you genuinely want to learn. SPEAKING AND CONVERSATION PRACTICE Choose any topic and practise through voice or text. Have conversations at your own pace without timers or pressure. PERSONALISED FEEDBACK After each conversation, receive clear feedback on what went well, what needs improvement and what to practise next. Track your development across multiple sessions. BUILT FOR REAL LANGUAGE USE • Language learners building practical vocabulary • Travellers communicating abroad • Students reading and writing in another language • Professionals working with international teams • Anyone curious about the meaning and usage of words PRIVATE BY DESIGN Practise, make mistakes and explore freely in a private environment. Linguin does not sell your personal activity or use it to follow you around the web. Look up a word, save it, practise it and use it in conversation with Linguin.
What’s new
Version 2.0 · Updated July 20, 2026
Talk to Linguin out loud: speaking practice now works fully in the app. Tap the mic, have a conversation, and get feedback with corrections when you finish. Also in this update: - The app follows your theme choice everywhere, including the status bar - A proper reconnect screen when you're offline, and it reloads on its own once you're back - Small fixes and polish throughout
App privacy
The developer, Surfy Ltd, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Contact Info: Email Address
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Search History: Search History
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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