# LDOCE (InApp) — user reviews

> 761 indexed App Store user reviews of LDOCE (InApp) by English Channel, Inc., rated 4.40/5 from 1,216 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ldoce-inapp/id600007708/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ldoce-inapp/id600007708.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 936 · 4★ 105 · 3★ 33 · 2★ 31 · 1★ 111

## What do users think of LDOCE (InApp)?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent dictionary with clear definitions
- 🔊 High-quality audio pronunciations
- 🗂️ Comprehensive database of words and phrases
- 🔍 Intuitive search functionality
- 🎓 Helpful for learning and improving English

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🔐 Difficulty restoring purchases on new devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required
- 🕰️ Slow content downloads
- 🤔 Confusing upgrade process for existing users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS updates
- Restore purchase feature not working
- Blank screens when searching for words
- Offline content not downloading properly
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Integrate with other dictionary apps
- Add more example sentences and usage notes
- Implement dark mode and customization options
- Improve iCloud sync for bookmarks and history
- Provide better customer support and communication

## Newest reviews (14 of 761)

### 2/5 — This New Edition is not as good as the 6th edition

*2026-08-22*

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

### 2/5 — Good but….

*2026-06-08*

The basic features of the app are great and the content is better than most other apps. The only problem is that a lot of the “features” ( AI stuff, flash card games, etc ) cause app crashes. It doesn’t bother me too much but if I’m going to recommend the app to my students I don’t want them to be disappointed by so many crashes. I do recommend it even with those crashes. I just make sure to let them know that it is worth it even if those “special” features don’t really work …

**Developer response:** Any crashes were due to changes in iOS. The latest version should fix them.
If not, contact support.

### 1/5 — 購入したのに使用できない

*2026-03-03*

以前購入したのにライセンスがないとのこと。

### 1/5 — Help

*2026-02-20*

I can’t use it. When I type a word it aska to buy. It doesn’t open even a word for me

**Developer response:** It does require a purchase. Are you sure you are not using the wrong app?

### 1/5 — NOT WORKING/ BUY AGAIN /CORRUPTED WITH ADS BLOCKING

*2026-02-12*

Bought Again-Fraud-Scammed twice 2026

**Developer response:** You must have downloaded a different app using the same content. It is impossible to pay for the same app twice on the AppStore.

### 1/5 — bought it, cannot keep it

*2025-10-15*

I bought it full, in the past. Now, the app is asking again to pay.... it does not restore my purchase. No response from the Software editor ! Bad customer services....

**Developer response:** You probably purchased a different version of the same dictionary. Look in AppStore > Apps or contact support.

### 1/5 — License not restored. This UK support is a tosspot.

*2025-09-26*

This British company is disappointing. I purchased LDOCE Plus, but the license cannot be restored. Even after sending the in-app tracking number and Apple receipt, support only replies with automated messages, recommends free dictionaries, or repeats the same process without solving the issue. Be careful if you expect reliable support from the UK. Luckily, some Muslims living in the UK have offered to help me with this issue. For me, this has been quite disappointing.

**Developer response:** We can fix it, if you contact us. We are the developers of the app and are a Japanese company.

### 1/5 — Licence blocked

*2025-07-18*

The app stopped working on my iPhone, though I bought the full version. It still works all right on my iPad and Mac, but will not start on the smartphone. I have contacted support by email from the app twice but I have never heard back. You’ve stolen my money, haven’t you?!

### 1/5 — License restore problem

*2025-06-12, version 15.3*

Very bad service, non professional developer.

### 1/5 — Terrible user experience

*2025-05-30, version 15.3*

I paid $188 as an in-app purchase. I considered it necessary because dictionary can be such an important tool. 

However, I found that, despite my purchase, I’m required to ‘restore purchase’ every time when I enter n re-enter the app. The extra button n waiting time are inconvenient n annoying for a top selling efficiency. 

I ain’t sure if it is a bug or a necessity to push ‘restore purchase’ every time. At the moment, I am regretting my decision of purchase.

### 1/5 — Useless Dictionary

*2025-05-23*

I purchased the application, but it couldn’t detect my active purchase. I’m glad AI is replacing them.

### 1/5 — 2018년에 영구버전을 구입하였지만 새로운 기기에서 설치할 수 없습니다

*2025-05-18, version 15.3*

확인부탁드립니다

### 1/5 — The user interface is rubbish and not suitable for learning English

*2025-04-30*

The user interface is rubbish and not suitable for learning English, The vocabulary function only prompts a few words each time through the system reminder. This design is not for learning English at all.

### 1/5 — No me deja ingresar

*2025-03-28, version 15.3*

Después de actualizar la aplicación ahora no me deja abrirla.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Paid lifetime licence no longer recognised

*2026-08-25*

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.

### 1/5 — Navigation bug on iPhone

*2026-08-23*

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.

### 1/5 — 为什么无法恢复购买

*2026-07-21*

不知道词典最近犯什么病了，查一个单词就卡死，只能后台杀掉重新进，重新进入还是卡死，根本没法用！卸载后重新安装告诉我找不到有效许可证，需重新购买，为什么？谁能解决一下？！

### 1/5 — サポートの返答なし

*2026-07-19*

以前購入していましたが、バージョンが更新されたからか、それに伴ってライセンスは剥奪されていました。その件で問い合わせても全く応答がない。

### 1/5 — App does not work anymore

*2026-07-03, version 16.0*

* Definitions appearing as one long paragraph instead of properly formatted lines or sections
* Pronunciation icons replaced by boxed question marks 
* Other icons not displaying at all

iOS app works still even though the Mac app is broken.

### 1/5 — Non existent customer service

*2026-06-08*

I’ve purchased this dictionary years ago, now they’ve updated it to this (InApp) version and expect me to pay for same thing twice. 

The seller simply won’t reply my emails, what’s the point of providing a customer service email when you don’t even care to reply?

They haven’t responded to any of the App Store reviews since last year, can Apple please do something?

**Developer response:** We have been busy, but are back now.

You probably paid for a different app using the same content. Look in App Store > account > Apps

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-05-29*

I bought this app in 2014 for $35. It was working until it was suddenly replaced with this app that needs subscriptions.

### 1/5 — 新しいバージョンも購入させられる

*2026-04-26*

旧バージョンを購入済みで、この新しいバージョンが出たためデータ移行やアカウントアクティベートの依頼メールを複数回しているが一切返事なし。
日本語でも英語でもメールをしているがサポート体制はどうなっているのか。星一もつけたくない

### 1/5 — The Terrible update. The Dictionary turned to be useless

*2026-04-10*

There’s no information about verb meanings - in the screenshot example “catch” verb you can’t see after update all meanings given in blue 1) “hold” transitive, 2) second meaning. It’s gone. Nouns don’t have countable/uncountable notes. Don’t see the point to use this dictionary anymore. Just long list of meanings. Do I have to read all descriptions? Why? I need just one word. The main idea. How to navigate your dictionary now ? It’s like reading a long article on each word.

**Developer response:** You must have the abbreviated display setting turned on.

### 1/5 — This app seems goes to your information.

*2026-03-23*

It opens different websites as I touch the screen, such as Indeed. It seems this app want to reach out your information again and again!
I deleted the app and installed it again. The same thing happened.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-03-02*

Excellent dictionary

### 5/5 — Wonderful LDOCE Dictionary

*2025-10-03*

I definitely love the app. I have been using it for more than 10 years. Highly recommend to everyone. Wonderful Dictionary.

### 5/5 — 解決していただきました。

*2025-06-11*

サーバに格納されていたファイルに不具合があったようで、修正後、無事にインストールできました。ありがとうございました。辞書機能としては、とても使いやすく、満足です。
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つい先日、app内課金でシソーラスを1300円で購入しました。iPhoneSE 3rd genの使用者です。ダウンロードをしている最中に不具合？が生じて、「再実行✖️」の表示がでて、インストールできません。この現象がなぜか分からず、問合せました。1週間ほど待っていますが、全く回答がきません。それ以前の簡単な問い合わせにはすぐリアクションがきましたが、今回の質問に対しては全く梨の礫です。購入を検討されている方、再考をお勧めします

### 5/5 — Da Bestest

*2025-06-09*

If I had to choose only one dictionary as a language learner, this would be it.

### 5/5 — LDOCE Plus problem

*2025-06-08, version 15.3*

I already purchase LDOCE Plus and it removed form app store too. I sent an email. How many days until I receive a response?

### 5/5 — revised: I can use again

*2025-03-27, version 15.3*

I bought the paid version of LDOCE years ago then this company take the app off from the app store. Then I need repurchase inapp version again. I write email via “about” as the company said  and I get reactivate on the new app.

### 5/5 — As a dictionary, it’s great, but awful as a software

*2025-03-17, version 15.3*

I always have issue with iCloud sync.

### 5/5 — Útil y completo

*2024-08-19, version 15.3*

Excelente diccionario monolingüe, con pronunciación, tanto en inglés estadounidense como británico. Completo en las definiciones y con una interfaz sencilla de usar. De valor la transcripción fonética, si uno está familiarizado con ella.

### 5/5 — （解決しました）再度課金を求められます

*2024-07-16*

※メールで問い合わせたら対応して頂けました。

以前のバージョンを4000円支払って使用していましたが、突然このアプリがストアから消え、機種変更の際にこちらのアプリの最新版をダウンロードすると「ライセンスが見つかりませんでした」とメッセージが出て再課金を求められます。バージョンが変わるたびに高いお金を払って書い直さないといけないのでしょうか？レビューを読むと他にも同じ状態の方がおられますので、至急ご対応お願い致します。

### 5/5 — ipad에서 사용

*2024-06-18*

하려면 따로 구입을 해야하나요?
같은 계정을 사용중입니다.

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