# Collins Complete & Unabridged — English dictionary

> Comprehensive English dictionary with advanced search and learning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by MobiSystems, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-complete-and-unabridged/id292428480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MobiSystems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289579214)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 4.42/5 from 74 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: Catalan, English
- Released: 2008-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-complete-and-unabridged/id292428480/reviews.md

## What is Collins Complete & Unabridged?

Collins English Dictionary includes the latest vocabulary - definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are all based on the Collins Corpus, an unrivalled and constantly updated 2.5 billion word database of today's English, turning it into an authoritative and up-to-the-minute reference source.

With over 500, 000 English words and examples, Collins English Dictionary is a rich source of reference, recommended for: students of 12+ years, general business users, language lovers and crossword buffs.

KEY FEATURES:
* Straightforward and precise definitions of over 500,000 words, references and examples 
* Cultural notes on life and language and 6,000 biographical entries 
* Thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English
* Key expressions, example sentences and usage notes illustrate how words are used and show typical constructions and collocations
* Clear and intuitive design with quick and easy navigation contribute towards unique user experience 

LATEST APP UPDАТES: 
 • Learn in style with any of the four colorful new themes – The colorful layout will turn your learning experience into an enjoyable routine. Customize your dictionary and benefit from the cheerful mood your favorite color brings you.
 • Dive right into the intricacies of the language - With new and convenient Home page, sleeker and more intuitive visual layout, as well as innovations in the speed of searches, you can get to the desired entry faster than ever.
 
SEARCH TOOLS - quickly find words with the clear, functional, and easy-to-use interface.
Designed to provide the most comprehensive search experience, the dictionary combines several search tools to match or predict what  are you looking for, including:
 • Search autocomplete helps you find words quickly by displaying predictions as you type.
 • Keyword lookup allows you to search within compound words and phrases.
 • Camera search looks up words in the camera viewfinder and displays results in seconds.
 • Voice search helps you find an entry when you don’t know how a word is spelled.

Looking for a specific word but don't know how it's spelled? We've got you covered with our automatic ‘Fuzzy filter’ to correct word spelling, as well as ‘Wild card’ ('*' or '?') to replace a letter or entire parts of a word.

LEARNING TOOLS - engaging features that help you further enhance your vocabulary. Designed to give you freedom to structure your studies, the dictionary combines several learning tools to help you be more organized, including:
 • ‘Favorites’ that allow you to create custom folders with lists of words.
 • Recent list which helps you to easily review looked-up words.
 • Swipe-to-delete functionality in the Recent and Favorites menus. 
 • Word-of-the-day option to teach you a new word every day.

Feel excited by the new word or definition you just learned? Share your discovery with friends on social media, email or any other option available on your device.

## Key features

- 500,000+ words with definitions and examples
- Cultural notes and biographical entries
- Etymologies tracing word roots
- Search autocomplete, keyword, camera, and voice search
- Fuzzy filter and wildcard search
- Customizable word lists (Favorites)
- Word-of-the-day feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-complete-and-unabridged/id292428480/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-01-28*

Excellent dictionary to have at your fingertips

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-11-17*

Excellent dictionary to have at your fingertips

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-09-22*

Excellent dictionary to have at your fingertips

### 4/5 — Asks continually to be rated

*2023-02-19*

Great dictionary, but it's irritating that it continually asks to be rated five stars before showing the definition of a word. For the price it cost, I should never be interrupted for that.

### 1/5 — Collins Dictionary

*2023-02-10, version 10.0.11*

Keeps asking user to rate it. Very annoying, almost every time you open it, it asks you to rate it...Please let me choose for myself if I want to rate a product.

### 5/5 — Solid Reference Tool

*2022-12-08*

After the American Heritage iOS dictionary crashed and burned I looked for a quality replacement. After a couple of experiments with others, I came upon the Collins dictionary. Its intuitive interface takes you to authoritative information. So my search has a very happy ending. It is my go-to dictionary, used throughout every day.

### 1/5 — Very disappointing

*2022-08-12*

This app is the equivalent of the cheapest paperback dictionary the market. The definitions are completely basic and scanty. I seem to remember that I spent some good money on this app and it is not worth more than $.99.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2022-04-02, version 10.0.11*

Excellent dictionary to have at your fingertips

### 1/5 — Please, STOP!

*2022-03-16*

Every time I open this dictionary app, the FIRST THING I SEE is it asking for a five star rating.  The app is okay.  Just okay.  But incessantly asking users for praise seriously downgrades its overall appeal.  Bad form!

### 5/5 — Works great

*2022-03-13*

Have used this app for about 2 years and always works great

## Frequently asked questions about Collins Complete & Unabridged

### What does the Collins Complete & Unabridged app do?

This app provides a comprehensive English dictionary with over 500,000 words, definitions, examples, idioms, and usage notes. It is based on the constantly updated Collins Corpus, ensuring an authoritative and up-to-the-minute reference source for users.

### What are the key features of this dictionary app?

Key features include straightforward definitions, cultural notes, biographical entries, etymologies, and detailed usage examples. It also offers advanced search tools like autocomplete, keyword, camera, and voice search, along with learning tools such as custom word lists and a word-of-the-day option.

### How much does the Collins Complete & Unabridged app cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for full access.

### Who is the target audience for this dictionary?

This dictionary is recommended for students aged 12 and above, general business users, language lovers, and crossword puzzle enthusiasts. It aims to be a rich source of reference for anyone looking to expand their English vocabulary and understanding.

### Can I customize my learning experience with this app?

Yes, the app offers customization options to enhance your learning experience. You can choose from four colorful themes to personalize the layout, create custom folders for your favorite words, and utilize the word-of-the-day feature to learn new vocabulary regularly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0.11 — 2018-07-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Four new colorful themes. 
• Delete and sort entries with Favorites/Recent list.
• General bug fixes and improvements.

### 10.0.3 — 2017-10-19

• iOS 11 support!
• Complete visual redesign 
• New Home view for quick access to the most frequently used functions
• Now Swipe to delete entries from the Favorites and Recent menus
• Navigate the Word of the Day entries by swiping 
• Recently viewed entries will appear at the top of the search field  
• Bug fixes

### 8.5.4 — 2017-01-23

NEW! Invite friends - Share the app with your friends and let them know about this great reference tool! 
NEW! Shortcuts for iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S+ and iPhone7 users only:
* invite and share with friends;
* review 'Word of the day' entries;
* access the camera look-up feature; 
* search within the extensive database of the dictionary.

### 8.3.1 — 2016-10-07

* Optimized for iOS 10!
* Upgraded camera search experience

### 8.2.2 — 2016-09-13

* Bug fixes
* Performance improvements

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