Cambridge English Dictionary User Reviews

Cambridge English Dictionary
Cambridge English Dictionary
Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)

What users say

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Cannot use AFTER purchase, don't buy!!

As ridiculous as it is, most of its words that are more difficult than 1st grade will require an additional purchase.

However, after the purchase you must "Download its content" for it to be usable. But every time you download it will end up in "Error".
Effectively you paid 20 bucks and earned a chance to write an angry 0-star review.

Such a scam
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Es imposible descargarla

Cuando aprendí inglés, este diccionario fue mi salvación. Lo usé por mucho tiempo. Hoy quise descargarlo en mi celular y fue imposible, marca error y no me permite instalarlo en mi dispositivo. Me siento estafada.

購入を復元できない

購入を復元しようとすると画面にErrorと表示されます。
ダウンロードしようとしても同じ現象が起きます。
はっきり言って、酷いと思います。

Response from developer

We’re sorry to hear you have had a negative experience with our app. Please provide us with more information at dictionary@cambridge.org

Can’t restore the purchase after migration to the new phone

Simply getting “Error” in toast when trying to restore purchase

Paid but can’t use

I paid for a lifetime usage a few years ago. Then I can’t access the dictionary after I changed my iPhone

Rubbish

Waste of money and time

Refund

I spent money to purchase dictionary and once I do, the dictionary never downloads. I deserve a refund.

Purchase restore problem

In ios 26.5 I can’t restore my purchase. Please do something.

Response from developer

We’re sorry you’re unable to restore your purchase on iOS 26.5. Please contact us at dictionary@cambridge.org so we can help.

Error while downloading

App doesn’t work with iPhone 17 pro max version 26.4.2 something wrong with it. I several times try to download offline database but it shows me error message only

Super Dictionary but no download possible

I bought this app and in my opinion it is the best dictionary I have ever seen.
But there is only one topic. After I had to update my phone I can’t download the paid dictionary. Maybe you have an advice?

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback! Please contact us at dictionary@cambridge.org so we can assist further.

Terrible

Fake dictionary

Response from developer

Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear the app has not met your expectations. You can access the full Cambridge Dictionary on our website at https://dictionary.cambridge.org/.

cannot download dictionary

it kept showing error when i was trying to download dictionary after purchase. i want my money back please.

Response from developer

Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear you’ve had trouble downloading the dictionary after purchase. Refunds are handled by Apple, and you can request one by following the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204084

LORD trustee

PAOLO SANDO LAMACCHIA

Sem atualizações

O aplicativo não atualiza mais!

Response from developer

Thank you for your review. We understand your concern about the app no longer receiving updates. The most up-to-date Cambridge Dictionary content is available on our website at https://dictionary.cambridge.org/.

Design not living up to the brand of Cambridge

When compared to other dictionary apps like the Chambers, the one by Cambridge is awful.

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the app’s design didn’t meet your expectations. For the full Cambridge English Dictionary experience, we recommend using the website, which many users find more comprehensive.

Offline is available by one time payment

Although this app may not be sophisticated in terms of usability, I am very satisfied with non-subscription option for the off line availability. I just payed ¥2000 in order to download all the information into my phone so that I can use it in the flight.

Response from developer

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that the offline access option works well for you and makes your flights more convenient. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy using the app.

No money

I don’t understand why the human look at everything as money, why u locked up all the options for payment!?

Loses to the Oxford dictionary, Motî, and Merriam-Webster

Paying $20 for a SIGNIFICANTLY SMALLER amount of information that you can easily access for free, both online and offline, is ridiculous. It only allows you to access about seven dozen stub entries without paying.

Très bien…mais…

Excellent dictionnaire mais en version payante. Vaut largement ses 14 euros !

Response from developer

Thank you for your kind words and for supporting the app! We're really glad to hear you’re finding value in it.

Love this dictionary

I used the print version of this dictionary all the time and was happy to find this digital version. Certain things could be better, like maybe a dark mode. But these aren’t deal breakers for me, and I still use the app frequently.

I am concerned it will stop functioning with iOS 26, since that will be a major overhaul to the operating system. This app hasn’t been updated in years.
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