# LDOCE Plus — user reviews > 53 indexed App Store user reviews of LDOCE Plus by English Channel, Inc., rated 4.69/5 from 549 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ldoce-plus/id598028668/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ldoce-plus/id598028668.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 478 · 4★ 27 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 25 ## What do users think of LDOCE Plus? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📚 Excellent word definitions and explanations - 👍 User-friendly interface and design - 🎯 Comprehensive collocation and idiom entries - 🖼️ Rich multimedia content with pictures - ☁️ Improved iCloud sync functionality - ⭐ Superior to competing dictionaries (Oxford, Cambridge, Merriam Webster) - 🔄 Consistent long-term support and updates - 💬 Responsive customer support team **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing - ⚠️ 'Total failure' error messages - 🔄 Confusing version upgrade requirements - 💰 Unexpected additional payment requests - 🐢 Slow performance and lag on startup - 📥 Extremely slow offline content downloads - 🔊 Audio playback issues - 📱 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions - 🔗 Poor support responsiveness on technical issues - 💾 High RAM usage and memory leaks **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when downloading offline audio files - Bookmarks revert to previous order after editing - Freezing on iOS 16.3 and other recent iOS versions - App loops between App Store and main app - Search bar and keyboard delay on startup - Offline example sentences show 'no internet connection' error - Audio playback not working for example sentences - Crashes on iPad 4 with iOS 10.3.3 - Predicted words and history not displaying - Email support button not functional on iPad Pro - Incompatibility with iOS 13 and dark mode - Typing error in 'Richard Wagner' entry (Tristram vs Tristan) **Most requested features** - Leitner system for spaced repetition learning - Flashcard feature for vocabulary review - Dark mode support for iOS - International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) support - Ability to move bookmarked words between folders - Faster cloud server for downloads (AWS/Azure) - Zip compression for offline content files ## Newest reviews (13 of 53) ### 3/5 — Great dictionary but developer want more money *2023-02-22* First, I appreciate the constant support of this app, especially it’s been out for a long period of time. But all of a sudden, developer told us to pay more to maintain the regular update of the app is unacceptable. So my suggestion is develop a new app and put all the resources on the new one. Again, I love this app but don’t let me feel like being scammed. **Developer response:** It was just a delay in the update rollout. The new version arrived the next day. There was never any need to pay more money. ### 3/5 — Problem on IOS 16.3 *2023-01-28, version 13.3.2* Hi After update my phone to 16.3 , this dictionary gets freezing when I’m using it . Please check this version on IOS 16.3 . Thanks ### 4/5 — Typing error *2022-11-29, version 13.3* Dear Manager First of all I have to say that your dictionary is a very useful and also impressive guide for all the learners of english language, I really appreciate your efforts, you did a great job, but recently I found a typing error in the entry of proper name “Richard Wagner” in your dictionary. unfortunately the name of his famous opera, “Tristan and Isolde” was written: “Tristram and Isolde”. if it is possible in your upcoming updates correct this error. Thanks a lot with best regards **Developer response:** It will be updated soon. Not this update, but the next. Thank you for letting us know. ### 5/5 — Audio issue *2022-01-29, version 13.1* I like to use this dictionary, but when I click the sentence and try to hear it. It doesn't work . ### 5/5 — Please add better review system *2022-01-17, version 13.0* That is wonderful that I can review my words. But that would be great, If there is a Leitner system, that help me to review some words every day by feedbacks. for example by pressing ✅❌and redisplaying some words next day that I have problem with them. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-12-17, version 12.1.5* Many thanks for your latest update. I could use this great app back. ### 5/5 — Version 12.1.4 no working,V 12.1.5 working now, perfect. *2021-12-15, version 12.1.5* iphone Xr IOS 15.1 ( up to date) LDOCE Plus Longman Dictionary + Activator Version 12.1.4 no working any more When I use the app, it go back to the App store, in the App store, I push (open) to launch the App, it go back to the App store, looping all the time, I am not able to use this App any more😭😭😭 12.1.5 working now, perfect. Thanks😄 **Developer response:** You are welcome ### 5/5 — very good apps *2021-12-11, version 12.1.5* The customer support is responsive. ### 3/5 — bug problem *2021-12-10, version 12.1.4* since I have downloaded the latest version, I've got a problem with this app, when I open the app it's automatically referred me to another version of app named LDOCE (in app)!!. I wonder what the problem is and how to fix it?? ### 2/5 — Total Failure crash! *2021-12-10, version 12.1.4* After purchasing offline sounds something wrong happened and the LDOCE+ app just report total failure and keeps telling “you need to download a new version “ and redirect me to LDOCE app page! What should ai do now? Seems something goes totally wrong ! Please help. The app is great but seems there is a kind of bug in latest update and so appreciated to help to resolve it. **Developer response:** It was just a delay in the update rollout. The new version arrived the next day. ### 5/5 — The app is amazing but suddenly stopped working on iPhone since today *2021-12-10, version 12.1.4* Dear manager I’ve been using this app for more than a year, and it’s a brilliant app but unfortunately since today it stoped working on my iPhones; however, it works perfectly on my MacBooks and my iPad. But, every time I open it on iPhone, it just shows this message “Total failure” and then opens the App Store, not sure what I can do about it, I hope you can help me. I genuinely appreciate your considerations. Respects **Developer response:** It was just a delay in the update rollout. The new version arrived the next day. ### 5/5 — Why has this apply forced me to download a new product? *2021-12-10, version 12.1.4* I have paid but it forces me to download new products and pay once again! Thanks! Could you have any solutions? ### 3/5 — Very good dictionary but *2021-11-17, version 12.1* I purchased it because I know it is what I like. But it is too slow to download example sentences. And it makes my new 2021 MacBook Pro 16 inches freezing the app and RAM leaking and used a lot of swap storage !! Please fix it !! Or let us download example sentences package from App store which uses Apple server without limited download speed. **Developer response:** There was an issue with sound downloads, but it is fixed now. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Way too many glitches *2022-10-15, version 13.3* Edit the bookmarks and they will instantly jump to the previous order. when I emailed support asking for help I didn’t receive an answer. Not worth the price ### 1/5 — A lot of issues *2022-09-17, version 13.2.3* I have been an LDOCE user for more than 15 years but never liked their apps. It takes the app forever to download the example audio files, although they are around 1 GB. When I open the app, it takes a few seconds to show the search bar and keyboard. First, I see “Shake to clear” and the keyboard moving up and down before I can type any words. For an app at this price point, a well-designed, natively implemented version is necessary. Merriam Webster has a free dictionary with a UI and UX 10 times better than this app. ### 1/5 — Unable to download the example sentences for offline *2022-07-19, version 13.2.3* Like 3 weeks ago, it was fine. But it doesn’t work for 3 hours rn so please check and leave a response. Thank you. I may change the star from 1 to 5 if I get a quick response!? ### 1/5 — Why not on iPad4? *2022-03-22, version 11.3* I'm using this app on my iPad 4 (laset version of IOS 10.3.3). This app is not working at all on this iPad any more and most of the time crashed. That was my favorite dictionary and was brilliant but I'm so upset by this problem. PLEEEESE compatible this version with IOS 10amd iPad 4 and PLEEEEESE fix the bogs beacuse we have paied mony too and we have right to use of this app. ### 1/5 — “Total failure” *2021-12-10, version 12.1.4* I can’t use this app after the latest update. It keeps showing the message that I still need to instal the new version. Every time I try to open the app the message “total failure “ keeps showing up. Do I have to purchase the new version? Hoping someone can help me with this issue. ### 1/5 — Cannot use it at all *2021-12-10, version 12.1.4* It said i need to download a new version, but there is no upgrade version in the App Store. Someone please tell me how to fix it :( ### 1/5 — what’s going on? *2021-12-09, version 12.1.4* I’ve have this app for many years and it was great before last update… now the only thing i see is “total failure” error and can anyone explain why i have to buy it again?! why i must buy an app that i’ve already bought it?! ### 1/5 — The developer who answer the reviews is not the same from support desk *2021-01-10, version 10.0.7* The person who answer the review tells me that whatever I’m Observing as a bug it’s not, actually he or she says it’s a expected behavior. The support desk tells me that is something it should have been fixed in the update but it wasn’t . I can’t make myself understood if the support desk hardly ever answers nor even check the pictures of video where you can observe the bug and replicate it. If the developer is going to answer me to my review , I think that the minimum thing he or she could is to make make sure someone have previously answer to me from support desk How can support desk tell me it’s a bug and that it should be solved with the update but it isn’t after so many months And then you developer comes here and answer reviews telling me it’s not a bug, it’s a expected behavior The minimum thing your support desk could do is to review the email and at least open the videos and pictures proof that there is a bug But support desk or customer service hardly ever answers **Developer response:** As the support desk should have replied to you and as as we did here previously, the flashing you are referring to is NOT a bug but a feature. It is to show the target the user is jumping to when it is not a headword. ### 1/5 — App version 9.8 NOT working, update October 31st *2020-11-09, version 9.8* The app is not working properly like before after the update on OCT 31st, version 9.8 Very disappointed. Have contacted the support multiple times by email, no response. ### 1/5 — Download content *2019-10-06, version 9.0* I would appreciate it so much if you could help me download the audio of the examples. As I am facing problems since yesterday. I need the whole content to be available completely offline. I tried everything but nothing succeeded. Please help. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A good dictionary for true learners. *2023-05-01* Longman dictionary is good at breaking down complex words to the simplest form for anyone to understand. This is what I like most about the dictionary. It’s always my first point of call for a dictionary. Thank you. ### 5/5 — App doesn’t work *2023-02-19* It doesn’t work and keeps asking to download a new version but when I go to App Store to update it there is no new version to download **Developer response:** There were issues with Apple's licensing system. Please download the latest version (14.0). That fixes the issue. Go to AppStore > [your account] > "Update all" and it will download if you are on WiFi. Sorry for the inconvenience. ### 5/5 — Really happy with this purchase *2022-10-17, version 13.3* Been using Oxford Advanced Learners’ Dict for 7+ years but their price, bugs and subscription policy just recently got ridiculous. Longman has wayyyy better ios and macos app that works more smoothly, has more user friendly interface, boasts a greater number of word/collocation/idiom/thesaurus entries and pictures, all for the same price if not better. Should have switched to using Longman much earlier. ### 5/5 — About removing it from the AppStore *2022-09-19, version 13.2.3* Why do you remove it from the AppStore? How to turn the automatic updates on? ### 5/5 — the best dictionary *2022-07-08, version 13.2.3* top 3 list: Longman Oxford Cambridge ### 5/5 — Question *2022-06-13, version 13.2.2* Once we buy the application, how long is the validity? ### 5/5 — Better than ever *2022-05-27, version 13.2.2* I really love how better is the iCloud sync now, one option that I would love to see is to have an option to move bookmarked words out of a folder and into the main page. **Developer response:** You can. Open the details page of a word you bookmarked, select the button in the top right, tap the folder name to open the folder window, then select "Bookmarks" ### 5/5 — A CULMINATION came true ! *2022-05-23, version 13.2.2* Really EXCELLENT in every respect ! Special thanks to the smart designers ! ### 5/5 — Hi *2022-04-22, version 13.2.2* Thanks for all I have a problom,i cant download examples to listen when i am offline ! Although i bought the examples Could you help me how i can download all examples on phone and listen offline? Thanks **Developer response:** Try restarting the device. Once download starts, wait until it is finished before leaving the app. Email support for more details. ### 5/5 — Great app, but with some glitch. *2022-02-02, version 13.1* The app is great, but there seems to have some glitch for the offline example sentence reading. After I purchased and downloaded the offline example sentence, it always show no internet connection, when my signal is poor. Hope the bug could be fixed in the future release. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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