# Longman Dictionary of English — user reviews > 198 indexed App Store user reviews of Longman Dictionary of English by Pearson Education Limited, rated 3.11/5 from 302 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longman-dictionary-of-english/id597492646/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longman-dictionary-of-english/id597492646.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 127 · 4★ 22 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 27 · 1★ 111 ## What do users think of Longman Dictionary of English? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🩷 Powerful lexical enhancer - 👍 Clear and engaging explanations - 🤩 Transforms English learning into an inspiring adventure - 🆓 Free with no ads **Cons** - 🐛 App crashing issues - 🔇 Pronunciation not working - 🔍 Limited search functionality - 🔇 Audio not available offline **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashing on iOS 16 - Search function not working properly - Incomplete word definitions - Bookmarks and notes not syncing **Most requested features** - Offline pronunciation support - Swipe-left gesture to go back - Word level of CEFR - Offline download of example sentences ## Newest reviews (11 of 198) ### 4/5 — The app has been crashing lately *2025-12-17, version 7.4.5* Please fix the issue, the app is not working again ### 4/5 — Pronounciation on silent mode *2025-08-28, version 7.4.4* Please make the app to play the pronouciation on silent mode ### 2/5 — It was good *2025-04-24, version 7.4.4* My sound didn’t work at all on the app, I tried everything and it didn’t. It doesn’t have any derivations. But it was a good dictionary and had good definitions that I liked. Overall it was a good dictionary app. ### 1/5 — Does not work, do not buy! *2025-03-04, version 7.4.4* It hasn't worked for a year. Well, we paid a fee. Don't buy it. ### 4/5 — First english leaner dictionary *2024-12-11, version 7.4.4* Good for english leaner, the dictionary work well at old cellphone system. ### 3/5 — Update please *2024-09-21, version 7.4.4* I’m not sure if it’s an issue with iOS 18, but when I press the pronunciation button, there is no sound. Please help me resolve the issue. ### 1/5 — Not working properly *2024-07-30, version 7.4.4* It doesnt work. ### 1/5 — Audio problems *2024-07-06, version 7.4.4* Very poor performance!! I’v just installed it yesterday and immediately found out that it doesn’t play the example’s audio saying it’s not available.Today even the words won’t play! Why is that?! ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2024-02-28, version 7.4.4* I have been a user of LDOCE PLUS for years. Suddenly, I found the application not working. I tried to reinstall the app, hoping the problem would be solved; however, it was no longer available. I paid for that application years ago, and I’m wondering how this happened. It’s the next level of irresponsibility. ### 1/5 — Apps not working *2024-02-27* This app and Longman Advanced American Dictionary used to be the best purchases I have ever made till the update of IOS 17. I realized that suddenly the second app no longer exists in the app store and LDOCE doesn't work properly. I paid money for both apps that were supposed to be available and it was said to be a one-time payment. Now not only it's forcing us to get a new app but also expects us to pay for the new app. It doesn't sound right. And there is no response to emails. ### 1/5 — Want LDOCE+ back! *2024-02-18, version 7.4.4* I purchased the LDOCE+ for almost 30$ and all of a sudden it is removed from the app store! I even sent an email to the developer but they did not reply. Why should I pay again for something I’ve already bought?! This one is not even close to LDOCE+ and doesn’t have many of the features. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Crash *2026-02-02, version 7.4.5* Crash on iOS 26, please fix it asap. ### 1/5 — waste of time *2025-10-07, version 7.4.5* I updated to the latest version because it didn't work, 500 MB of pure junk, it crashes. ### 1/5 — M *2025-07-30, version 7.4.4* ‘ ### 1/5 — Fick *2025-07-05, version 7.4.4* No voice ### 1/5 — I doesn’t have lots of words *2025-06-03, version 7.4.4* I doesn’t have some words and it’s doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Audio not working *2025-05-21, version 7.4.4* Audio doesn’t work. Tried to reinstall the app many times and still not working. Could have beenan excellent app. ### 1/5 — Where’s my app *2025-03-18, version 7.4.4* I’d purchased LOCDE 5 and I do use it in my Mac but EVERYTIME I WANTED TO INSTALL IT IN MY IPHONE IT SAYS: “the app currently not available in your country and region? I’ve been using it since its production and I PAID 25 BUCKS. Please tell me what CAN i DO? ### 1/5 — ok if free *2025-03-16, version 7.4.4* but no offline download of sentences ### 1/5 — No Update *2025-03-10, version 7.4.4* I bought this dictionary,cause i loved and used daily life,but it seems the developer wants to neglect the users, It’s been two years since the last version of this app, The developer should refund me… ### 1/5 — The website is better than the app *2025-03-05, version 7.4.4* The website is more useful than the app. It includes the past tense and past participle of verbs, and word families. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Powerful Lexical Enhancer *2025-10-07* This Dictionary is a game-changer for anyone learning English! It’s more than just a dictionary—it’s a powerful lexical enhancer, giving us an opportunity to level up our language skills. ESL learners will love how clear and engaging the explanations are, with examples that make new words stick instantly. Whether you’re studying on your own or in class, this dictionary transforms your English journey into an inspiring adventure towards language competency and performance. Plus, it’s free and we don’t need to buy. Thank you so very much Longman Dictionary. May you be productive more and more. 🩷 ### 5/5 — perfect *2025-09-20* I don't understand why you all complain its voice service. I download it recently and find it a extremely and definitely useful app to study English. This app is provided for free and has no advertisement at all. PLEASE TREASURE IT ### 5/5 — Great dictionary for beginners!!! *2025-07-13* Chat GPT advised this app. I’m an intermediate English learner. This app is great for me! Without ad, free, very simple and convenient! I can understand every definition of any word! Now it is my main dictionary! Thank you! ### 5/5 — No ads and no premium purchase *2025-04-09* The dictionary is well-suited for English learners, as its definitions are easy to understand. However, it hasn’t been updated in a long time and lacks the swipe-left gesture to go back, a common feature in iOS apps. ### 5/5 — The best Dictionary *2025-02-21, version 7.4.4* I’m learning English, It better than another Free Dictionary that I used. Firstly, the page of app is very clearly. Secondly, there are explains of words easy to understand. I like this app. ### 5/5 — audio *2024-08-16, version 7.4.4* audio of examples are not available please tell me what should I do? ### 5/5 — Best *2024-08-02, version 7.4.4* Dear developer team Please add word level of CEFR to the dictionary Then please give us offline download options for the examples. Also please do not rotate the app in the tablet screen automatically. Best ### 5/5 — This app is completely underrated. *2024-05-28, version 7.4.4* I don’t understand why this app is rated for 3stars. This could mislead people. Actually I think it is a 5 stars app. ### 5/5 — One dictionary to rule them all *2024-03-26, version 7.4.4* That’s perfectly designed Rich Easy to read and old-fashioned I love it ### 5/5 — better more than I thought *2023-12-15, version 7.4.4* It’s good enough for me to look up as an offline dictionary. That very good. This app include an intact LDOCE6. We can not say its a mar because its interface is different from the former version-5.. --- *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 2026-06-10.*