# Learner's Dictionary - English

> English dictionary for learners with definitions, examples, and audio pronunciations. (iPhone/iPad app by Merriam-Webster, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learners-dictionary-english/id522468643 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Merriam-Webster, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/399452290)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 59 App Store ratings · 160 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learners-dictionary-english/id522468643/reviews.md

## What is Learner's Dictionary?

The best dictionary available for English language learners, from Merriam-Webster.  

Master written and spoken English with this app designed especially for learners and teachers of the language.

Improve your understanding of English words and phrases with full, clear definitions and numerous usage examples. The app also offers Voice Search – to let you look up a word without having to spell it – along with Audio Pronunciations, Word of the Day, Favorites, and more.  

This is an essential app for anybody learning English.  

Features: 
* No Advertisements
* 100,000 words and phrases  
* 160,000 usage examples that show how each word is used  
* More than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases
* Count and noncount noun labeling
* Voice Search – Say the word and the app will find it for you!
* Audio Pronunciations – by native speakers of American English 
* Integrated Thesaurus: Synonyms & Antonyms
* Word of the Day – includes idioms and phrasal verbs
* More than 1,000 illustrations
* Favorites – lets you keep track of words you want to remember
* Recent History – lets you keep track of the words you've looked up
* Reader View – lets you hide navigation buttons to see text in full screen   

Please click the link to the Application License Agreement, below, which includes our App Privacy Policy.

## Key features

- 100,000 words and phrases
- 160,000 usage examples
- 22,000 idioms and phrases
- Voice Search
- Audio Pronunciations
- Integrated Thesaurus
- Word of the Day

## What do users think of Learner's Dictionary?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Clear definitions
- 👍 Easy to understand explanations
- 👍 Lots of examples
- 👍 Good collocations
- 👍 Useful for learners
- 👍 Simple and straightforward UI
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Offline functionality for sound
- 👍 IPA pronunciation guide

**Cons**

- 🐛 Audio pronunciation not working
- 🐛 Pictures/images not loading
- 🐛 App not optimized for newer iPhones/screens
- 🐛 Voice search not working
- 🐛 Outdated UI
- 🐛 Lack of updates
- 🐛 Some words not found
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices
- 🐛 Paid app lacks features of free versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Word of the day doesn't load, requests internet access while online
- Audio pronunciation does not work
- Pictures/images do not show up
- Voice search is not available/not working
- Dictation doesn't work
- App gets stuck when opening sharing page
- App not filling the screen on newer phones
- Word voice does not work
- Microphone not recording voice
- Cannot hear pronunciation of words
- Search results show words that don't begin with the searched letter
- Audio pronunciation only works with headphones, not iPhone speaker
- Favorites not synced to web saved words
- No search history control
- Cannot jump between favorites, recent, dictionary on bottom bar after update
- Word of the day not working, requires network access
- Daily word feature not working
- App crashes or freezes
- App not compatible with specific iOS versions
- App not compatible with newer iPhone screen sizes

**Most requested features**

- Update app to latest standards
- Support for newer iPhone models (notches)
- Combine phone and iPad versions for a single purchase
- Sync favorites across devices/web
- Add etymology of words
- Offline pronunciation
- Dark mode
- Font customization options
- Core Vocabulary section
- Advanced search for phrasal verbs
- Synonyms and antonyms feature (if removed)
- Cloud backup for favorites

## Recent user reviews (10 of 160)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learners-dictionary-english/id522468643/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The Best Learner’s Dictionary Available

*2026-07-18*

This is simply the best learners dictionary available. 
The definitions are superb for people learning English. 
This is because the words within the definition are simple so misunderstandings are not created due to complicated definitions.

### 3/5 — Version 2.0 Updated 10 yrs ago

*2026-06-26*

Dictionary works fine.  Word of the Day does not work.  The following is what occurs when WOTD is tapped: “You need network access to see the Word of the Day.”  Do not know what that means.  If you want to speak your word the microphone reads the following: “stopped” This app is with version: 2.0, last update 10 years ago.

### 1/5 — Update the app

*2026-05-21*

Please update the app to latest standards

### 3/5 — WOD

*2026-05-18*

Word of the day doesn’t load. Requesting for internet access whilst I’m online.

### 1/5 — Dissatisfied and Disappointed

*2025-12-17*

Not enough explanation of meaning of words. It’s better to check internet rather than use this dictionary. Total waste of money.

### 5/5 — The very best learner’s dictionary

*2025-07-01*

Great definition, lots of examples and clear meanings. However, it doesn’t support iPhone models that notches like after iPhone X. Seriously, I ask the developer to get this updated. Please!!!

### 5/5 — Best Collocations

*2025-03-16*

영어 단어 찾을 때 collocation과 예문이 가장 중요한데, 이 사전은 미국 영어사전 중에서 베스트 입니다

### 2/5 — Update the app please

*2024-05-12*

미국 영어 사전으로는 발음, 용법 등이 가장 정확한 축에 속함 

일부 굉장히 옛날 표현에 archaic / old-fashioned 가 제대로 표시돼 있지 않음

발음 재생, 그림 표시가 안 됨

업데이트를 안 함

This is almost the only American English learner’s dictionary… why wouldn’t you update this app? Otherwise, so many learners of American English will be left hapless and helpless

### 4/5 — My favorite dictionary from MW

*2023-11-23*

I really like this dictionary as it has good definitions and example sentences. It doesn’t use infrequently used words like the higher gradient Merriam-Webster Dictionaries usually do but has more definitions than the elementary version. Good intermediate dictionary app!

One thing I hope for is an updated version for the UI so it fills the screen on my phone and iPad!

### 4/5 — The problem of word voice

*2023-08-20*

The voice of word does not work 
Plz recorrect this problem.. except for this,
Everything is satisfying

## Frequently asked questions about Learner's Dictionary

### What does the Learner's Dictionary app do?

This app provides a comprehensive English dictionary specifically designed for language learners. It offers clear definitions, numerous usage examples, and a vast collection of idioms and phrases to help users master written and spoken English.

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

Key features include a database of 100,000 words and phrases, 160,000 usage examples, over 22,000 idioms, voice search, audio pronunciations by native speakers, an integrated thesaurus, and a daily word feature.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not contain advertisements or in-app purchases, making it a completely free resource for English language learners.

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

The app is ideal for anyone learning the English language, including students preparing for exams like IELTS or TOEFL, as well as English teachers looking for a reliable resource to assist their students.

### What makes this dictionary suitable for English learners?

It is tailored for learners by providing full, clear definitions and abundant usage examples that illustrate how words and phrases are used in context. Features like voice search and audio pronunciations further aid in comprehension and pronunciation practice.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2016-04-12

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

New Look - updated UI
Share Definitions and Word of the Day
Newly revised 2015 definitions
Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2012-06-02

No release notes.

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