# LDOCE — Longman Contemporary English

> Advanced English learner's dictionary with thesaurus, collocations, and extensive examples. (iPhone/iPad app by Enfour, Inc..)

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- Developer: [Enfour, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284965604)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $24.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 355 App Store ratings · 345 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: Russian, Bangla, Bosnian, Burmese, Khmer, Esperanto, Hiligaynon, Hindi, Irish, Western Panjabi and 44 more
- Released: 2009-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ldoce/id316133247/reviews.md

## What is LDOCE?

More features than any other dictionary app available!
And the most "connected" dictionary app on iOS -plays nice with more third-party dictionaries and apps than anyone else.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
- For Advanced Learners ©

Longman's flagship learner’s dictionary is now available as an iOS application. Improve your fluency in English with the most up-to-date learner's dictionary at your fingertips.

Now with integrated Thesaurus and Collocations Dictionary.

Dictionary details:
● 230,000 words, phrases, and meanings - more than any other learner's dictionary
● 165,000 examples based on real, natural English from the Longman Corpus Network show how English is really used
● 10,000 encyclopedic entries -people and places.
● 5,000 verb conjugation tables.
● graphics and videos to explain meanings at a glance.
● Clear definitions written using only 2,000 common words.
● Most frequent 3,000 words in spoken & written English, highlighted to show which are the most important to know
● Register Notes focus on the differences between spoken and written English.
● The Academic Word List is highlighted to help you improve your essays and presentations.
● Grammar and warning notes ensure that you avoid the most common errors. 
● Integrated Collocations Dictionary. Over 80,000 collocations will improve your fluency.
● Integrated Thesaurus. Over 20,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related words will improve your vocabulary range.

● 86,000 pronunciation files —all headwords in both UK & US accents.
      PLUS
● another 86,000  recorded example sentences (via external links due to size)
  Over 20GB of audio online!

Making this the largest resource of English available on ANY mobile platform!

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Application Features:
● full contents of the print dictionary
 - PLUS additional collocations, synonyms & word histories
● complete front matter and additional resources
● unique three-way cross-referencing search
● real-time progressing look-up
● wildcard pattern searches -with * ?
● online search backup for rare words and slang
● spelling suggestion dictionary included
● hyperlinking directly to meanings & appendices
● example sentence search
● search on idioms and phrasal verbs
● search on synonym and "sign-post" meanings
● an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages
● Bookmarks with folders and editable notations
● Bookmark syncing across devices via iCloud
● automatic history listing
● Flashcards to test yourself
● Teacher's resources in PDF for printing or email
● "Word-of-the-Day" sets including TOEIC® & TOEFL®
● "Today" widget for finding new words
● "Share" extension​ to search inside other apps
● another extension​ to search from a second device or SplitView
● search from other applications via a public API
● iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop
● DarkMode & 3D Touch support
● OS-independent app localization
● Siri support
● Dyslexic mode and VoiceOver support
● Supports iOS 12 through to iOS 26
● iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support
● complete offline use
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Social Media:
● supports Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo & Evernote posts.
● Full layout for definition emails and Evernote posts.
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The ultimate learner's resource of the English language for use anywhere and anytime.

Copyright:
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
© Pearson Education Limited 2009, 2011, 2015

## Key features

- 230,000+ words, phrases, and meanings
- Integrated Thesaurus and Collocations Dictionary
- 165,000+ real-world example sentences
- Pronunciation files in UK & US accents
- Grammar and warning notes
- AI Teacher for ESL students
- Flashcards and Word-of-the-Day

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $24.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Example sentence search activation | Free | one-time |
| Longman Activator Thesaurus | $7.99 | one-time |
| Example Sounds download activation | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of LDOCE?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Comprehensive dictionary
- 🔊 Good audio quality
- 📚 Extensive example sentences
- 🔖 Useful bookmark system
- 🌐 Supports both US and UK pronunciations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent malfunctions and bugs
- 🚫 App not working after iOS updates
- 🔍 Search issues (e.g., blank results)
- 🤯 Frustrating customer support
- 💾 Unreliable bookmarking and data loss

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS 17 update
- Search results always blank after update
- Bookmarks deleted after updates
- App not working on certain devices/iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add hotkey/shortcut to jump to search box
- Integrate with iOS Shortcuts app
- Improve thesaurus and word relationships
- Add vocabulary training/quiz features
- Allow importing/exporting of bookmarks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 345)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ldoce/id316133247/reviews.md

### 3/5 — ふ、フリーズする

*2026-08-04*

いろんな親切そうな機能があって満足なんですが、ちょこちょこフリーズします。自分だけ？？

### 1/5 — 発音しなくなった

*2026-07-23*

AI対応アップデート後、例文を発音しなくなった。AIなんかの為にイジらなくて良いのに、残念。

### 1/5 — Bad purchase

*2026-07-09, version 14.6*

This is not updated and it is not working in 2026 !!!

### 1/5 — すぐ落ちる

*2026-06-21*

たった今iPhoneでダウンロードしたけど、アプリ開いてもすぐに閉じてしまう。不良品では？お金返してくれ！！

### 2/5 — It is not compatible anymore

*2026-05-23*

We need an update to be able to open it properly

### 5/5 — Dictionary which is alive

*2026-04-23*

This Dictionary covers nearly all aspect of life in a countries where English is their main language. Rather than abstract definition, this dictionary provides you real speaking English with real audio samples from voice actors. English EFL speaker, it is recommendable to stay with one Dictionary until you feel you are used to near all words in one easy dictionary for advanced leaners. Being exposed too much sentence possibly limits your ability to remember. I recommend you to keep read this Dictionary until you let go English itself from your life. Dictionaries like Oxford or Cambridge are fantastic but they cannot be used like English vocabulary book which help you retain all vocabulary until you stop using English. Again this advice is for EFL learner who started using English intensively becoming adults not even to ESL learner.
I also recommend you to buy a paper dictionary. EFL teacher alway emphasize to learn from real world reading, but it is half true. If you are advanced EFL learner, you can guess almost all English words without precise Dictionary definition, which is fantastic. However, on flip side, it limits your chance to be an accurate English speaker. Take Longman Dictionary as real world English vocabulary book. Read through sometimes page by page. Try to recall your life or learning experience with each vocabulary. Make your learning alive.

### 2/5 — 熟語検索時の動作不良

*2026-04-21*

2026/4/21
以前は熟語検索すると、熟語が直接表示されました。
例えば、go awayを検索すると、単語go内のgo awayの説明箇所が直接表示されていました。
数ヶ月前からそれがされなくなり、単語goのトップページが表示される仕様になっています。そのため、単語go内を自分でスクロールし、go awayの意味を探す必要があります。



2025/7/2
communication 9000を開いて単語を覚えようとすると10秒ほどでアプリが落ちる。

改善してほしい。

### 2/5 — 願うアップデート

*2026-03-25*

ある単語の例文中の解らない単語を検索かけて戻ってくると、単語検索のトップに戻ってしまう。
使いづらい。

### 5/5 — アップデート後の不具合

*2026-03-06*

最新のバージョンになってから、検索した表現に対して語の先頭ページが表示されてしまう。例えば、go awayという検索候補を選択したら、前まではgoのページのgo awayの項目を表示していたが、アップデート後はgoのページの一番上が表示されてしまう。

### 4/5 — 듣기에 최고

*2026-02-22*

원어민 문장이 녹음되어 있어 초중급 영어 듣기 향상에 도움이 된다. 하지만 activator 같은 기능은 아키텍처의 이유인지 제대로 구현이 안된다.

## Frequently asked questions about LDOCE

### What is the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app?

This app is the iOS version of the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, designed for advanced learners. It provides an extensive vocabulary, integrated thesaurus and collocations, real-world examples, and pronunciation guides to help users improve their English fluency and accuracy.

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

Key features include over 230,000 words and phrases, 165,000 example sentences, integrated thesaurus and collocations dictionaries, pronunciation files in UK and US accents, grammar and warning notes, an 'AI Teacher' for ESL students, flashcards, and a 'Word-of-the-Day' feature.

### How much does the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English app cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features or content. Specific pricing for these in-app purchases can be found within the app's store listing.

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

This app is primarily designed for advanced English learners, including students preparing for standardized tests such as TOEIC and TOEFL. It is also beneficial for anyone looking to significantly expand their English vocabulary and understanding of word usage.

### Can I use this app offline?

While the app offers extensive features, some content, such as recorded example sentences and extensive audio, may require an internet connection due to their size. However, core dictionary functions and downloaded content are generally accessible offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 17.1 — 2026-08-27

Updates notifications

### 17.0 — 2026-07-13

Adds an AI Teacher feature that a deeper background to definitions.
Updates Bookmark sync and backup.
Add support for Anki.

### 16.2 — 2026-03-03

Improved iOS26 support

### 16.1 — 2026-02-22

Fixes for iOS26.
Adds AI Sensei feature.

### 16.0.1 — 2025-09-24

A fix for search on conjugations.
Better download support.

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