# American Heritage® Desk — UniDict® Powered > Comprehensive dictionary with over 70,000 entries and expert usage guidance. (iPhone/iPad app by Enfour, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-heritage-desk/id286269540 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Enfour, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284965604) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.50/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 108 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Bosnian, Burmese, Khmer, Catalan, Cebuano, Croatian, Czech and 44 more - Released: 2019-11-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-heritage-desk/id286269540/reviews.md ## What is American Heritage® Desk? American Heritage® dictionaries are known for their accessible definitions, informative art, and expert usage guidance. The handy new Desk edition brings you all these features in the most convenient format yet. Carry your Desk with you in your iPhone or iPod touch. Ideal reference tool for students and professionals alike. Main Features: ● entire text of this best selling book ● three-way cross-referencing ● real-time progressive look-up ● wildcard pattern searches -with * ? ● spelling suggestion dictionary included ● bookmarks with folders & notations ● Bookmark syncing via your iCloud account ● Menu for external dictionary choices. ● Sharing of definitions through email or SNS. ● automatic history ● zoomable graphics (This application works as a complete, stand-alone product and no internet connection is required for any of the features and functions.) More than 70,000 entries, thoroughly revised and updated. More than 1,000 new words and meanings, from bioreserve and domestic partner to MP3 and zine. * Expert guidance on correct English usage * Numerous photographs and drawings that enhance the definitions * Synonyms, regional notes, etymologies, and more. The American Heritage® Desk Dictionary, Fourth Edition published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company http://www.hmco.com/ Powered by Enfour's -"UniDict® Engine" ________________________________________ *Customer Reviews* None of the opinions expressed in the Customer Review section are the opinions of either Enfour, Inc. or Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. If you have any questions or comments, please make them directly to Enfour support. We will respond promptly, but can do so only to return-addressed emails. We will, of course, take swift action where necessary. ## Key features - 70,000+ entries - Expert usage guidance - Three-way cross-referencing - Wildcard pattern searches - Spelling suggestion - Bookmarks with folders - Zoomable graphics ## Recent user reviews (10 of 65) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-heritage-desk/id286269540/reviews.md ### 2/5 — I *2022-02-01* I like the app but it has bugs. I’ve owned an iPhone for many years and I’ve had this app the whole time. It’s never worked properly. **Developer response:** Please send a report to our Support Desk. Use the button in "About". ### 1/5 — Hijacked My Twitter Account *2012-11-17, version 4.1.3* I'm furious with this company. They had some poor anti-piracy code that ended up affecting ALL users, including those who paid for the app (me being one of them). I was traveling and wanted to use this app, and then it prompted me out of no where to have permission to access Twitter. I just blew through the pop ups because I wanted to use the dictionary app as a dictionary…the reason I bought it. Anyway, come to find out they published a post on my Twitter account without my permission: "How about we all stop using pirated iOS apps? I promise to stop. I really will. #softwarepirateconfession." Because my Twitter is also linked to my Facebook, it got spammed there as well. I keep close communication with my clients, so I was very surprised to see this pop up all over the place with my name attached to it. It was very embarrassing. Enfour: I'd like a refund—what happened was unacceptable, and a simple open letter of apology doesn't do much. I deleted the app once I read about the 'bug' and haven't looked back. Unfortunately, you already made money from my purchase many years ago. ### 4/5 — 書案必備，簡明實用 *2012-08-04, version 4.0* 合理之售價，清晰之文字、圖例，是一般人士合用之字典。 ### 5/5 — Excellent *2012-08-03, version 4.0* Excellent. ### 5/5 — Great Dictionary App *2011-10-19, version 3.6.2* An outstanding, easily accessible dictionary app. Uncluttered and easy to understand. It is so easy to find the definition, pronunciation, syllabication, and word origin of any word you search for. This is superior to other dictionary apps. ### 5/5 — Excellent reference *2011-10-18, version 3.6.2* Provides a clear and brief definition and is easy to find words where spelling in not known ### 5/5 — Great Customer Support!!!! *2011-09-14* We have had this app for several years now and have used it almost daily for homeschool & general use. It's the best dictionary app out there in my opinion & well worth the price. What is really outstanding though is the customer support from "ENFOUR" and specifically from "Tracey" when we had some update problems with the app. We have older iphone versions (2nd generation) and don't alway's see the logic in getting the next new version of the same when it comes out. Apple has been "poor" in support of those of us that had made initial commitments to their product's, and when experiencing update problems they tend to hand you off to the "developer" to resolve issues that they would rather not deal with or have time to waste on. This can be a "nightmare" in many cases, but it was my luck to have contacted and been directed to Tracey from ENFOUR. The problem was corrected & the way it was handled by Tracey always made you feel like you were the only person that was most important. Triple A+ SERVICE & SUPPORT!!! ### 1/5 — Can't believe ppl like this App. *2011-08-31, version 3.6* This Dictionary has no phrases examples, it's very poor, no pic examples. It describes a word in few words, that's it. It's the worst dictionary there is for 2 dollars, You guys need to improve it. It's 5 times worser then any free dictionary. I can't believe ppl even like it, you guys need to try Free Dictionary, then u never will remember this one. ### 2/5 — 起動しません *2011-08-30, version 3.6* 以前は快適に使えていましたが、今回のアップデートで全く起動しなくなりました。何度試しても駄目でした。気に入っていたので出来るだけ早く改善をお願いします。 ### 4/5 — Love this app, but... *2011-08-30, version 3.6* I would totally give this app a 5/5, but ever since the update just recently, all it does is crash. I cannot even get the app to open. I've tried resetting as well as resynching the app, but nothing works! Please fix this and I would gladly give this app the 5 stars that it deserves. :) ## Frequently asked questions about American Heritage® Desk ### What is the American Heritage® Desk app? This app provides the complete text of the American Heritage® Desk Dictionary, Fourth Edition, offering over 70,000 entries with accessible definitions, informative art, and expert usage guidance. It functions as a stand-alone product, requiring no internet connection. ### What are the main features of this dictionary app? Key features include real-time progressive look-up, wildcard pattern searches with '*' and '?', a spelling suggestion dictionary, bookmarks with folders and notations, and zoomable graphics. It also offers three-way cross-referencing and sharing of definitions. ### How much does the American Heritage® Desk app cost? The application is a complete, stand-alone product and is available for purchase. The provided data indicates it is a paid application, with no mention of subscriptions or in-app purchases. ### Is an internet connection required to use this dictionary? No, this application works as a complete, stand-alone product. No internet connection is required for any of the features and functions, making it accessible offline. ### Who would benefit from using this dictionary app? This app is an ideal reference tool for students and professionals alike who need quick and convenient access to a comprehensive dictionary. It's particularly useful for those who require expert guidance on English usage and detailed definitions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 16.1 — 2026-02-25 Fixes for iOS26 ### 16.0.1 — 2025-09-22 A fix for search on conjugations. ### 16.0 — 2025-07-09 Bringing up to date ### 15.1 — 2024-03-04 Add import and restore of Bookmarks from iCloud Drive. ### 14.7 — 2023-08-04 Fixes for Bookmarks ## More apps by Enfour, Inc. - [American Heritage® Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-heritage-dictionary/id284965601) - [Wall Street Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wall-street-words/id284967941) - [Roget's II: New Thesaurus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogets-ii-new-thesaurus/id286861782) - [ロングマン英和辞書](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id289569759) - [Australian Oxford Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/australian-oxford-dictionary/id298224563) All apps by Enfour, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/284965604 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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