# Aurora Dictionary — simple, and pure

> English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary with iCloud sync and Apple Watch support. (iPhone/iPad app by Junyu Kuang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-dictionary/id1154746981 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Junyu Kuang](https://appshunter.io/developer/961945907)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 153 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2016-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-dictionary/id1154746981/reviews.md

## What is Aurora Dictionary?

Introducing Aurora Dictionary, a simple and pure English-Chinese Chinese-English dictionary.

Aurora Dictionary is the second generation of Dictionary app, including redesigned interface and lots of new features.

Features:
• Lookup records backup automatically via iCloud, and sync between all of your iOS devices
• Use Apple Watch app and complications to quick review words
• 4 colorful themes: pure white, pure black, book yellow and mid-night blue
• Use iOS Spotlight Search to lookup words without opening the app
• Use 3D Touch Home screen shortcuts and Peek Pop quick preview to boost your workflow
• Use various shortcuts for iOS external keyboard
• Drag & Drop on iPad with iOS 11: drag words and sentences into Aurora Dictionary to get definitions
• On iPad that support Split View display, place Aurora Dictionary on one side of the screen, then copy words and sentences from app on the other side, Aurora Dictionary will automatically look up and show definitions for you

## Key features

- iCloud backup and sync
- Apple Watch app and complications
- Four colorful themes
- iOS Spotlight Search integration
- 3D Touch and Peek Pop support
- External keyboard shortcuts
- iPad Drag & Drop and Split View lookup

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-dictionary/id1154746981/reviews.md

### 1/5 — A bug detected.

*2023-04-01*

When I’m using stock keyboard and turned on suggestions, and then tap the cross to clear letters in the box, there’ll be all kinds of wrong words displayed out of nowhere.

### 1/5 — 一直让验证

*2023-01-08, version 2.17.1*

一直验证不过去

### 4/5 — 希望Mac端能接入Spotlight

*2022-06-07, version 2.16*

很喜欢连接自带词典的设计，但缺乏快捷键搜索的方法，啧啧要是能按cmd 空格在spotlight里直接用以及收藏就好了...

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2022-05-28, version 2.16*

I figured out how the so-called "dictionary" works:  It merely changes my Apple "look-up" dictionary.  The dictionary in the app does not even work correctly (contain all the checked languages). My Apple Dictionary was changed courtesy of your app.  No thanks, I will be deleting.

### 1/5 — ios14.3无法使用下拉搜索框

*2022-03-14, version 2.15.1*

有时可以有时不行还不然系统自带的词典

### 5/5 — 希望 Mac 上 UI 可以小一点

*2022-01-18, version 2.15.5*

...

### 1/5 — 不是说过不会免费么？

*2021-03-24, version 2.15.1*

不是说过不会免费么？

### 5/5 — Watch中同步速度待改进

*2021-02-12, version 2.15.1*

watch希望能加大力度开发，谢谢

### 3/5 — 突然现在都打不开了

*2020-11-28, version 2.15.2*

手机版的非常好用，但是mac版的经常自动退出。现在已经完全打不开了

### 5/5 — Cannot open it after the lates update

*2020-11-27, version 2.15.2*

Loved the app but could not open it in macOS Catalina after the latest update

## Frequently asked questions about Aurora Dictionary

### What does Aurora Dictionary do?

Aurora Dictionary is a simple and pure English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary application. It provides quick access to definitions and supports various features for efficient word lookup.

### What are the key features of Aurora Dictionary?

Key features include automatic iCloud backup and sync across iOS devices, an Apple Watch app for quick word review, four colorful themes, iOS Spotlight Search integration, 3D Touch shortcuts, and advanced iPad features like Drag & Drop and Split View lookup.

### Is Aurora Dictionary free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data.

### What devices is Aurora Dictionary compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. It leverages features specific to these platforms, such as iCloud, Spotlight Search, 3D Touch, and Split View.

### How can I quickly look up words with Aurora Dictionary?

You can quickly look up words using iOS Spotlight Search without opening the app. Additionally, on iPads, you can use Drag & Drop to input words or sentences for definition lookup, or utilize Split View to automatically look up words from another app on the screen.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.17.1 — 2022-10-20

This update includes optimizations for latest devices, and bug fixes.

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