# Learner's Dictionary - English — user reviews > 160 indexed App Store user reviews of Learner's Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc., rated 3.50/5 from 59 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learners-dictionary-english/id522468643/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learners-dictionary-english/id522468643.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 26 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 10 ## 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- 🐛 Pictures/images not loading - 🐛 App not optimized for newer iPhones/screens - 🐛 Voice search not working - 🐛 Outdated UI - 🐛 Lack of updates - 🐛 Some words not found - 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices - 🐛 Paid app lacks features of free versions **Commonly reported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 ## Newest reviews (16 of 160) ### 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. ### 3/5 — WOD *2026-05-18* Word of the day doesn’t load. Requesting for internet access whilst I’m online. ### 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 ### 3/5 — The images don’t show up *2023-02-24* It’s a useful dictionary but the images accompanying definitions don’t load. It just shows a black background with a tiny white circle. ### 3/5 — Much to be desired *2023-01-01* I wish I could choose between different fonts and font sizes. This is important because different people have different preferences for fonts, which has a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of reading. ### 2/5 — I cannot listen pronounciation *2022-02-16* Please fix it asap ### 3/5 — Microphone not working… *2021-09-19* I really like the app, but the main problem is that dictation doesn’t work at all. I tried to reinstall it but no luck… ### 3/5 — PLEASE UPDATE THE DICTIONARY *2021-06-16* Please update this dictionary to work on iPhone 12/ 12 pro and IOS 14. Please update. ### 2/5 — 그림이 보이지 않아요! *2021-05-20* 친구와 함께 이 앱을 구매했는데 참고사진(그림)을 클릭해도 나오지 않습니다. I have already sent some letters to you but I got no answer yet. 빠른 문제 해결 부탁드려요! ### 3/5 — 원래 잘 이용했던 앱인데 *2021-04-23* 왜 이제 사진 지원이 안되나요?? 오류 수정 부탁드립니다 ### 3/5 — Doesn’t show pictures *2021-04-20* Please fix it ### 4/5 — picture won’t show. *2021-02-04* Please fix it. ### 2/5 — うまく動きません… *2021-01-17* 写真や絵が出てきません…。マイクも反応しません…。iPhoneの設定には、本アプリすら出てきません…。写真や絵がわかりやすいとレビューで読んでましたので、解決方法を教えていただけますでしょうか。 またMerriam-webstar dictionaryでは、発音記号に音節がわかるように「-」がありますが、こちらにはないのでしょうか？ ### 2/5 — Sound Issue *2020-12-31, version 2.0* Unfortunately sound is not working. I’m disappointed as this is not a minor issue for the purpose of this paid app. Also it didn’t seem to be any better than the free reference dictionary of Merriam-Webster. If this was clear I wouldn’t purchase this one at all. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Update the app *2026-05-21* Please update the app to latest standards ### 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. ### 1/5 — 音声が出ません *2022-11-23* 音が出ません。どうすればいいですか？ガッカリです。返金してほしいです ### 1/5 — There are some bugs *2021-10-03* ios version 14.7.1 Voice search is not available. Cannot hear the pronunciation of words. ### 1/5 — Please update the UI *2021-06-27* The app needs an update for full screen phones. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Not worth paying a cent!!!Stay away!! *2021-04-28* How can you charge people so high for this awful application? The voice searching feature, which is essential for a digital dictionary, does not work! You can find much better for free.... ### 1/5 — Not working in iOS14 *2021-01-31* 1. Not support full screen with notch style screen 2. When I open Sharing page, app will be stuck ### 1/5 — Please update!! *2020-10-01* Voice search no longer works ### 1/5 — Learner app *2020-09-01, version 2.0* Learner App doesn’t work. No way to log in. Will ask Apple for my $4.99 to be returned. ### 1/5 — 별로임 *2020-08-15* 내용은 아직 영영사전 안써봐서 모르겠고 발음 인식 기능 없음 화면에 꽉차지도 않음 조팔 내돈 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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 ### 5/5 — 提个建议 *2023-08-10* 手机版和ipad版能不能收费合并一下 两设备付两次38 其实是一个软件对吧 ### 5/5 — Best app for 2nd language learning *2023-03-28* Easy to understand and explanation is straightforward. Best app for me to learn English words. ### 5/5 — I cannot review color pictures *2021-12-15* Please fix the errors 🙏 ### 5/5 — Great dictionary with clear definitions *2021-04-15* What I like the best about this dictionary is that the definitions are so clear and easy to understand. I also really like that it is not cluttered with a bunch of grammatical info, synonyms, etc. ### 5/5 — Best Learner’s dictionary *2020-12-26* I own an educational website. After extensive search this is the only great Learner’s dictionary. Great for students! It has mechanical glitches such as audio pronunciation. But it is still the most useful and easy. ### 5/5 — Downloaded 6 Dics. This one 2nd Best. *2020-12-18* Simplicity is powerful. Each time I look up big words in dictionaries, I instantly get the context of usage of word and it’s intention with this Learner’s edition. With others, explanation is more intellectual. With this, explanation uses relatable baby language, and still accurately conveys definition in its fullness. ### 5/5 — Best *2020-04-30, version 2.0* Best learner's dictionary I’ve ever seen🔥 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*