Oxford Dictionary User Reviews

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Very good but pricy

I like this app very much but some things I need to use need me to pay to use

Response from developer

Hello Devan. Thank you for the review. The free app offers a lifetime use of the application, encompassing maintenance, future updates, tech support, and more. To sustain a completely free license, we secure funding through two channels: advertisements and paid licenses. If you wish to unlock the full Premium capabilities, consider upgrading.

Bad

I tried to search for a word and I didn’t see it

Response from developer

Hello Kailie123. Please elaborate on your concern by contacting us at dictionaries-ios@mobisystems.com so we can address your issue.

British English?

I wanted a very good British English dictionary app, and imagined this would be it.
I’ve already started to notice problems. An example is its having ‘rationalize’ but not ‘rationalise’. I’d be happy with its having both spellings, but simply not having the ‘s’ one seems odd. I’ve tried to delve into the app’s approach to US v UK spellings, but to no avail. Maybe I’m missing something.
The help process is user-unfriendly, too, being behind a password-protected gateway.
In the light of these issues, only a few days into my year’s subscription, I’ve reluctantly decided to cancel my auto-renew.
The search for a top-notch and user-friendly British English dictionary app continues. A shame.
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Mr

Reliable and simple to use

Response from developer

Hello Lilo Aires. Your review is incredibly appreciated. Thank you for your kind words about the Oxford Dictionary app.

Ads stuck in, despite payment?

It wasn’t free, and now extremely annoying ads jump in front of everything, stopping use, harassing the user? Shame. And I make a point which advertisers have signed up to annoy me and participate in the rip-off. You’re not free to violate prior terms, why does it appear you’re attempting to?

Response from developer

Hello, As you purchased a Premium license, this means that you should not see any advertisements. Please reach out to us at dictionaries-ios@mobisystems.com and let us know if you've installed the app on a new device or had previously uninstalled it on this one? You can check our article here: https://www.mobisystems.com/help-center/dictionaries/?cat=199&platform=ios&qst=915 and let us know if you still have troubles restoring your purchase. Kind wishes, Mary-Ann -MobiSystems Support Team-

Can’t work

Never connect the server

Response from developer

Hello Ernie Co. Please elaborate on your concern by contacting us at dictionaries-ios@mobisystems.com so we can address your issue.

Stopped working

Had this app for years, worked great till now. No longer works (word searches don’t produce anything.)

Response from developer

Hello Telltold. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused. Please download the new database and let us know how it goes. If updating the database doesn’t resolve the issue, kindly try reinstalling the app. Go to "Explore all Dictionaries" and tap on the arrow pointing down.

Great app!

I always find the answer I’m looking for, especially for books using older English. It’s an excellent app!
My only wish for this was that there wasn’t ads after you open the app.

Response from developer

Hello Leanne Sarabi. Thank you for your positive review. We're glad the Oxford Dictionary app is helpful for you.

The Best

The Oxford Dictionary is the most comprehensive, thorough dictionary available. I urge anyone who loves English to purchase it. You will not regret it! Joanne.

Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language.
A must have!

Response from developer

Hello Exit Stage Right. Thank you for your wonderful review of the Oxford Dictionary app. We're grateful for your feedback.

Very useful

Helps with homework or even if you forgot how to spell write or don’t know the meaning of a word. I will definitely recommend it!

Response from developer

Hello Geckō_vt. We're grateful for your kind review of the Oxford Dictionary app. Thank you!

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