LDOCE (InApp)

LDOCE (InApp)

Longman Dictionary of English

1.2K ratings
763 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 5, 2013
  • September 10, 2026

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This comprehensive English learner's dictionary offers over 230,000 words and meanings, with integrated thesaurus and collocations. It provides clear definitions, real-world examples, and pronunciation files to enhance fluency and vocabulary.

230,000+ words, phrases, and meanings
Integrated Thesaurus and Collocations Dictionary
165,000+ real-world example sentences
Pronunciation files in UK & US accents
Clear definitions using a 2,000-word vocabulary
Academic Word List and Register Notes
Wildcard and spelling suggestion searches
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What's New in LDOCE (InApp)

17.1

September 10, 2026

Updated notifications

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In-App Purchases

$24.99

LDOCE5 activation

Turns on dictionary functionality. This allow the dictionary to be used fully. The content description is in the main app description.

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User reviews

Please help – 2015 purchase no longer accessible

I purchased the full "Longman Dictionary of English" back in September 2015 (Pearson Education) and used it for years. At some point it stopped updating and eventually disappeared from my "Purchased" list — it seems the original app was removed from the store. Restore Purchases in this app doesn't recognize my original purchase either.

I've emailed your support address twice over the past few weeks with proof of my original 2015 purchase (order number and receipt screenshot) but haven't received a reply. I'm not asking for anything unreasonable — just help accessing the dictionary I already paid for once. Would really appreciate a response. Thank you.
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Please help – 2015 purchase no longer accessible

I purchased the full "Longman Dictionary of English" back in September 2015 (Pearson Education) and used it for years. At some point it stopped updating and eventually disappeared from my "Purchased" list — it seems the original app was removed from the store. Restore Purchases in this app doesn't recognize my original purchase either.

I've emailed your support address twice over the past few weeks with proof of my original 2015 purchase (order number and receipt screenshot) but haven't received a reply. I'm not asking for anything unreasonable — just help accessing the dictionary I already paid for once. Would really appreciate a response. Thank you.
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Paid lifetime licence no longer recognised

I purchased this app on 14 February 2021 for €36.96, explicitly as a lifetime licence. I recently tried to reinstall it and I'm being asked to buy it again. "Restore Purchases" does nothing, even though the transaction is clearly listed in my Apple purchase history.

A lifetime licence that was paid for once should still work after a reinstall. The dictionary content itself is excellent, but losing access to something I already paid for a few years later makes it hard to recommend. Please fix this or explain how existing buyers can recover their licence.
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Navigation bug on iPhone

LDOCE 17.0 has a serious navigation bug on iPhone. “Break the ice” is correctly found in the search results, but tapping it opens the general “break” entry instead of the “break the ice” section. The same function works correctly on iPad. I contacted support but received no response.

This New Edition is not as good as the 6th edition

Thought this edition was better, turned out the 6th edition provides better and more explanation of grammar.

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes after iOS updates

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Restore purchase feature not working

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Blank screens when searching for words

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Offline content not downloading properly

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Compatibility issues with newer devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Integrate with other dictionary apps

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Add more example sentences and usage notes

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Implement dark mode and customization options

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Improve iCloud sync for bookmarks and history

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Provide better customer support and communication

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FAQ

What is this app?

This app is a digital version of the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, designed for advanced learners. It offers a vast collection of words, meanings, and examples, along with integrated thesaurus and collocations dictionaries to improve English fluency and vocabulary.

What are the key features of this dictionary app?

Key features include over 230,000 words and meanings, 165,000 example sentences, pronunciation files for headwords, clear definitions, highlighted frequent words, and integrated thesaurus and collocations dictionaries for enhanced vocabulary and fluency.

Is this app free to use?

No, this app is not free. An in-app purchase is required to activate the full functionality of the dictionary. While the app itself may be downloadable for free, access to its content requires payment.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPod touch, and also includes features for iPad Pro such as SplitView and Drag & Drop. It supports OS-independent app localization and can be used with Siri for voice commands.

How can this app help me improve my English?

This app helps improve English by providing clear definitions, extensive real-world examples of word usage, and highlighting the most frequent words in spoken and written English. The integrated thesaurus and collocations dictionary further enhance vocabulary range and fluency.