The latest version of Dictionary App Builder can be downloaded here. Please see the Release Notes for details of what’s new in this version.

Current Version

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Additional download options are available below.

Windows Version

Dictionary App Builder 12.3for Windows EXE | 298.52 MB | 8 Nov 2024

This is the download for building Android apps on a computer running Windows. Follow the installation instructions in the document 1. Installation Instructions.

Recommended system:

  • a laptop or desktop PC running Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 (64-bit);
  • 4 GB of free hard disk space;
  • 4 GB of RAM;
  • an Android smartphone;
  • a USB cable to connect the smartphone to the computer;
  • an internet connection (required only for the build of the first app).

Mac Version

Dictionary App Builder 12.3for Mac DMG | 403.34 MB | 8 Nov 2024

This is the download for building Android and iOS apps on a Mac. Follow the installation instructions in the document 3. Installing and Building Apps on a Mac.

Recommended system:

  • a Mac running macOS 10.13 (minimum);
  • 12GB (minimum), 20GB or more (recommended) of free hard disk space for Xcode install;
  • 4GB of RAM (minimum), 8GB of RAM (recommended);
  • For building iOS apps:
  • iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad running iOS 12.2 or greater;
  • Lightning cable to connect iOS device to Mac;
  • For building Android apps:
  • an Android smartphone;
  • a USB cable to connect the smartphone to the computer;
  • an internet connection (required only for the build of the first app).

Linux Version

For instructions on how to download and install Dictionary App Builder for Linux, please see section 3 in the Installation Instructions document on the Resources page.

Documentation

Please see the Resources page for documentation to download.

Necessary Development Kits

In addition to the Dictionary App Builder (DAB) installation file you will need to download and install the Java and Android development kits. These are used by Dictionary App Builder to compile Android apps. The Installation Instructions include step by step help for installing these development kits. If this is your first time installing DAB it is strongly recommended that you follow those instructions which include screenshots so you know exactly what to download.

Java Development Kit – You need version 17 of the Java Development Kit (JDK). Use the Install JDK wizard within Dictionary App Builder to download and install the JDK.

Android Software Development Kit – Use the Install Android SDK wizard within Dictionary App Builder to download and install the Android SDK.

Previous Versions

Older versions of Dictionary App Builder for Windows and Mac can be downloaded below.