With regard to the iPad & iPhone version, the Mac version allows for multiple concurrent texts, fast hovering, and words and characters shown together in separate lists.
If reduced to a narrow window, DDB Access shows in a smartphone-like format side by side with the original text.
DDB Access for Mac is available on Mac App Store and its SL (Side Loaded) version with the link below. Both versions receive the same updates.
The store version allows for automatic installation and udpates but its presence cannot be guaranteed in the medium term.
With the SL version below, updates are slightly less comfortable but the application can be (re)installed later on the same machine or another one even if publication is discontinued.
Frequent users: prefer the SL version, keep a copy of the installation file.
Dictionaries updated.
Fixed: in text views, alternative selections are more precise.
Readings: raw XML in lookup page (click "..." at end of list).
Download DDB Access (Mac) 2025.11 SL
Previous version: 2025.09 SL
macOS Big Sur (11.0) or newer.
For older Mac systems: 2023.10 SL
Updates are notified but there are no automatic updates.
- Download the SL application below.
- (Uncompress if not done)
- Move it from the download folder to the Applications folder.
- Save a copy of the installer.
The SL version can be installed on the same machine as the Mac App Store version.
