Best Indie Reference Apps in 2026 — 10 Hidden Gems You Need to Try

When you need reliable information at your fingertips, indie reference apps deliver with clarity and depth. From dictionaries to specialized databases, these apps are crafted by experts who care about accuracy and usability above all else.

西暦・和暦・年齢・干支早見表

by: Shigeyuki Hamamoto

4.5 ★★★★★ (33.6K ratings)

Rated 4.5★ by 33.6K users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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白檜辞書

by: Blazej Stanek

4.7 ★★★★★ (10K ratings)

Rated 4.7★ by 10K users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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ユニコード文字コード - 特殊文字記号

by: 山 钟

4.5 ★★★★★ (6.3K ratings)

Rated 4.5★ by 6.3K users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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時計アプリ - 見やすい時計

by: 少杰 施

4.4 ★★★★☆ (4.9K ratings)

Rated 4.4★ by 4.9K users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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スマート辞書 - 国語・英語・漢字をカメラで調べる辞書アプリ

by: COMMAND STYLE

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1.9K ratings)

Rated 4.3★ by 1.9K users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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音楽用語辞典

by: Yuki Ishikawa

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1.3K ratings)

Rated 4.3★ by 1.3K users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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オフライン英語-日本語翻訳者＆辞書

by: Xung Le

4.5 ★★★★★ (952 ratings)

Rated 4.5★ by 952 users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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JAccent: AIを活用した日本語アクセント辞典

by: Duc Tam Trinh

4.5 ★★★★★ (849 ratings)

Rated 4.5★ by 849 users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box

by: Xung Le

4.7 ★★★★★ (696 ratings)

Rated 4.7★ by 696 users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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翻訳 - 音声、テキストの翻訳機

by: 长兴 邓

4.4 ★★★★☆ (669 ratings)

Rated 4.4★ by 669 users, this indie gem stands out in the Reference category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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