# Cambridge English Dictionary — user reviews > 677 indexed App Store user reviews of Cambridge English Dictionary by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App), rated 2.60/5 from 289 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cambridge-english-dictionary/id728359831/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cambridge-english-dictionary/id728359831.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 79 · 4★ 34 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 21 · 1★ 146 ## What do users think of Cambridge English Dictionary? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Detailed definitions - 👍 Easy to understand - 👍 Includes British and American pronunciations - 👍 Simple and efficient - 👍 Useful app **Cons** - 💰 Requires purchase to access full content - 💰 Expensive compared to free alternatives - 🐛 Crashes on startup for older devices - 🐛 Lacks dark mode - 🐛 Inconsistent back button functionality - 🐛 Pronunciation issues with some words - 🐛 Missing many common words and expressions **Commonly reported bugs** - Incompatible with newer iOS versions - Requires repurchase on device change - Download issues and failed restores - Frequent crashes and stability problems **Most requested features** - Add dark mode option - Improve search workflow and navigation - Expand vocabulary coverage - Implement cloud sync for favorites - Provide more frequent updates ## Newest reviews (20 of 677) ### 2/5 — Unable to download the Dictionary after buying it. *2026-07-22, version 3.71.562* I just paid for the Dictionary. But after buying it I’m unable to download the dictionary. ### 2/5 — An issue *2026-07-12, version 3.71.562* I purchased the advanced version and paid $14.99, but I was unable to download the dictionary. Every time I tried, an error message popped up. I contacted technical support through the app, but I have not received a reply. ### 1/5 — fraud *2026-07-07, version 3.71.562* i cannot restore purchase! and they don’t want to refund my money. ### 1/5 — Arnaque :Le dictionnaire ne se telecharge pas *2026-07-05, version 3.71.562* Après avoir payé, je passe au téléchargement et la impossible. Message d’erreur. Donc c’est du raquette. Franchement très décevant de la part d’une aussi prestigieuse institution ### 1/5 — Impossible to download *2026-07-03, version 3.71.562* If I could I would give this app zero stars. I bought the dictionary and it‘s impossible to download, so 14,99€ wasted ### 1/5 — Inutilisable *2026-06-27, version 3.71.562* L’application est présentée comme gratuite mais à la première recherche d’un mot on nous invite de payer. J’ai donc acheté la version payante sauf que maintenant il est indiqué de télécharger le dictionnaire et un message d’erreur s’affiche. Donc, j’ai payé pour quelque chose d’inutilisable. ### 1/5 — Es imposible descargarla *2026-06-20, version 3.71.562* 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. ### 1/5 — J *2026-06-18, version 3.71.562* Can you add language settings for the app ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2026-06-16, version 3.71.562* Purchased App, but couldn’t download, every time error Deleted app and downloaded it again from App Store and I’m suggested to pay again ### 1/5 — Why can't I download? *2026-06-15, version 3.71.562* I pay money but can’t download the 4th edition learner’s dictionary!!! You totally liar, give me back my money! ### 1/5 — I bought te Dictionary and I can’t download it *2026-06-14, version 3.71.562* I bought the Dictionary and I can't download it. ### 1/5 — Cannot use or download *2026-06-14, version 3.71.562* I purchased this app for 2,000 yen, but I can’t download it. I already deleted and reinstalled the app and updated it, but it shows that I have no previous purchase history. ### 1/5 — Bought the permanent subscription on my iPhone but cannot access the app on iPad *2026-06-13, version 3.71.562* I spent $15 dollars to buy the dictionary on my iPhone permanently, but now I can’t even access it on my iPad with the same iCloud account! I thought Cambridge was reliable, not capricious. This is incredibly disappointing. I sincerely hope the developers do something about this. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Neither a good app nor a good dictionary as at 2026 *2026-06-13, version 3.71.562* If a dictionary that costs you $12 cannot provide the meanings of vocabularies from a 1990s book, while google is free, I would not recommend purchase. I made the decision of giving it a go considering the occasional poor network connection, yet more frustrations have been created instead. Taking a small initiative to utilise modern technology, Cambridge Dictionary failed to update its entries or connect itself to the internet as an app. That would have been more genuine as a dictionary with "Cambridge" in its name, suggesting to users its association to one of the best educational institutions in the world. Really wish there is a refund button... What a shame. ### 1/5 — Mr lu *2026-06-12, version 3.71.562* I can not restore my purchase please do something about it thanks! ### 1/5 — Dictionary not working *2026-06-08, version 3.71.562* I downloaded the app and paid the price so I can download the actual dictionary, but I get an error whenever I tried even though I got my transaction successfully completed. I deleted the app and downloaded it again but the second time it does not recognise that I already paid and wants me to pay again for downloading (attempting!) it again. ### 1/5 — Do not download *2026-06-02, version 3.71.562* “Unfortunately this product has ceased development and is no longer supported.” So why is it still here? ### 1/5 — 購入を復元できない *2026-05-30, version 3.71.562* 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。 ### 2/5 — No puedo restaurar la compra *2026-05-28, version 3.71.562* Hace tiempo compré el Dictionary digital y cambié de teléfono y no puedo restaurar el diccionario comprado. Me sale error. 😩 por favor su ayuda ### 1/5 — Can’t restore the purchase after migration to the new phone *2026-05-26, version 3.71.562* Simply getting “Error” in toast when trying to restore purchase ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Achat sans contrepartie *2026-07-25, version 3.71.562* On achète le dictionnaire car on y est poussé mais le téléchargement affiche un message d’erreur. Autant utiliser la version web du coup. Bien dommage ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-07-24, version 3.71.562* I paid for my subscription but it’s not working!! What a waste of money. ### 1/5 — Upgraded the dictionary *2026-07-23, version 3.71.562* Hi, I recently upgraded the Cambridge English Dictionary. However, I encountered an error when attempting to download the new version. Could you assist me with this issue? ### 1/5 — no download *2026-07-22, version 3.71.562* I bought the dictionary and I can't download the app ### 1/5 — I got scam by this app can’t connect *2026-07-22, version 3.71.562* This app is Scam can’t download it ### 1/5 — Comprei e não recebi. *2026-07-16, version 3.71.562* Instalei o App. Comprei e tentei baixar. Não consegui. Reinstalei o app para resolver o problema e me cobraram novamente. Inacreditável. ### 1/5 — Cannot use AFTER purchase, don't buy!! *2026-07-15, version 3.71.562* 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 ### 1/5 — Cancelled *2026-07-14, version 3.71.562* Unfortunately, not working anymore. ### 1/5 — Ödeme aldı kütüphane inmiyor *2026-07-10, version 3.71.562* Ödemeyi aldı kütüphane indirilemiyor dolandırıcılık resmen ### 1/5 — 內購後無法下載 *2026-07-08, version 3.71.562* It’s really bad experience. I purchased the App but cannot download it. I really angry. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Purchase restore problem *2026-05-16* In ios 26.5 I can’t restore my purchase. Please do something. **Developer response:** 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. ### 5/5 — Cannot restore purchases *2026-05-09, version 3.71.562* Cannot restore purchases ### 5/5 — Urgent Support Please *2026-04-19, version 3.71.562* I bought this app.It works perfectly. I changed my phone but it didn’t restore. It requests purchase once again. I sent you an e-mail but got no response.I am waiting for your help please.Thank you… ### 5/5 — Offline is available by one time payment *2025-09-13, version 3.71.562* 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. ### 5/5 — Très bien…mais… *2025-08-02, version 3.71.562* Excellent dictionnaire mais en version payante. Vaut largement ses 14 euros ! ### 5/5 — Good *2025-05-03, version 3.71.562* The application is very good and gives for each word an example plus of the listening for UK and US I love this idea. Thanks keep going ### 5/5 — Even IPA！！ *2024-09-23, version 3.71.562* There is even ipa on it ### 5/5 — Expectation *2024-09-19* I live this application! It is Wonderful, really. I do the best to improve my English all through I am living in Germany. You have this lovely examples of sentences, written very comprehensible😊 Thank you to all the people who invested so much energy to make this happen 🫶🏽 ### 5/5 — I purchased this app *2024-07-10, version 3.71.562* Excellent! No matter what do you hear from online and other people say about this dictionary , it is not true! I’ve been using this app for a year and all I can say is just nothing but amazing, now I am so truly capture by the aesthetic way it works that I would rather pay it over and over again on all my devices which by this I do have to point out that they should have added a cloud service for your account to connect to so your next device can automatically recognise and read out the data from the other device so you wouldn’t have to purchase it every single time like me which could also potentially be 5e reason why everyone hates it and not a lot even know this app exists, but however, despite everything i would still give it a honest thumbs up👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — Thank you *2024-06-25, version 3.71.562* Thank you Cambridge dictionary the best dictionary ever this apps work well thank you thank you thank you 😊 this change the way I speak English I give my money those people instead to give useless things ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😍😍😍 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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