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Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict

for learners of English

91 ratings
185 reviews
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 20, 2020
  • March 4, 2024

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Developer

Oxford University Press
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This app provides a comprehensive dictionary reference for English learners, including advanced vocabulary, collocations, and synonyms. It offers offline access, real-voice pronunciation, and search functionality to enhance learning for work and study.

✓Advanced learner's dictionary
✓Collocations dictionary
✓Learner's thesaurus
✓Offline access
✓Real-voice pronunciation (British & American)
✓Search functionality
✓Topic word lists
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict. Based on 91 reviews and a 2.4/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 📚Comprehensive and academic-worthy dictionary content
  • ✨Full text search functionality
  • 🎯User-friendly interface with practical language usage
  • 🏆Highly regarded Oxford brand and reputation
  • 📖Rich features including CEFR tags and word origins
  • 🔤Extensive vocabulary and definitions

Negative things

  • 💰Forced transition from one-time purchase to subscription model
  • 🚫Inability to restore or access previously purchased versions (OALD 8, 9)
  • 📱Loss of access after device upgrades or app updates
  • 🔐Login and account synchronization issues
  • ⚠️Delisting of older app versions from App Store
  • 💔Betrayal of long-term loyal customers
  • 🌐Incompatibility across devices (iOS/Mac)
  • 📊Higher pricing than competitors
  • 🎨Outdated user interface design
  • ⚡Poor app stability and frequent crashes
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What's New in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict

2.1

March 4, 2024

Includes a fix for iPad where the search and index sometimes became stuck. Also, you can now link your Oxford ID to your Apple, Google, or Microsoft account and sign in with those accounts.

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In-App Purchases

$29.99

Four-years access to OALD10

Unlimited dictionary access for four years

User reviews

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Awkward and frustrating

I don’t like the interface, the display, and of top of all the irksome ecosystem that is always remembering you that you had just a parcel of a dictionary, so the collocation and thesaurus entry are blocked. I hate it.
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Response from developer

Hi, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’ve made a note of your feedback. From the internal catalogue you can get access to the Collocation and Thesaurus dictionaries. Best wishes, the OALD team.

Scam

I had purchased the app years ago and now I can’t use it as along as I pay again for subscription.
Brunoafs85Brunoafs85

Response from developer

Hi, we're sorry that you haven't been able to download the app. Please email us at eltdict.help@oup.com with more information regarding your issue, including ‘Google Issue’ in the subject line and we can look into this for you and help resolve your issue. Best wishes, the OALD team.

Bad application

Whenever I start this app, it crashes. I almost always click this app twice. 🥹
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Response from developer

Hi, we're sorry that you have issues with the app. Please email us at eltdict.help@oup.com with more information and a video recording the issue, including ‘Apple Issue’ in the subject line and we can look into this for you and help resolve your issue. Best wishes, the OALD team.

Don’t trust this Oxford dictionary

I bought this app wail I had no money. I paid for the updates. Then they forced me to pay yearly subscription. If you don’t let me to use the app i bought, please give my money back.
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Limited Word Coverage for a Paid Dictionary

I recently subscribed to Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary with the expectation that, as an “advanced” dictionary, it would offer a comprehensive and extensive vocabulary base. However, I was disappointed to find that many common, everyday words are not included. For a resource marketed at advanced learners, this limitation feels surprising and restrictive.

Considering the annual subscription fee of Rs.999, the value for money does not seem justified. In comparison, Dictionary.com offers a free app that includes a wide range of words, a built-in thesaurus, and free pronunciation features. It provides greater accessibility and functionality without requiring a paid subscription.

Overall, while Oxford’s dictionary carries a reputable name, I find that the features and word coverage do not sufficiently justify the cost when free alternatives offer more comprehensive services.
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Response from developer

Hi, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’ve made a note of your feedback. Best wishes, the OALD team.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

App crashes intermittently and frequently

Bug

Loss of search history after few days

Bug

iCloud sync not functioning properly

Bug

Restore purchases button disabled or non-functional

Bug

Login with Oxford ID fails with connection errors

Bug

In-app purchase failures

Bug

App unresponsive when used as side app on iPad

Bug

Music/podcast interruption when opening app

Bug

Text selection and copying issues

Bug

Search suggestions include partial words

Bug

Favorites auto-sort alphabetically without options

Bug

App stops responding to input intermittently

Bug

Subscription disappears after iOS updates

Bug

Cannot download dictionary data on new devices

Bug

Font size too small in some dictionary versions

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American English speaker symbols not hidden when disabled

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Requested Features

14 requests

One-time purchase option alongside subscription

Feature

Mac OS version of the app

Feature

Family sharing support

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Flashcard feature for vocabulary learning

Feature

Thesaurus integration

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Adjustable font sizes for definitions

Feature

Dark mode option

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Customizable background colors

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Back button for word link navigation

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Clickable words in definitions on Mac version

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Default section expansion settings

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Better iCloud synchronization across devices

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Cross-platform device linking with single purchase

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Updated academic vocabulary topics

Feature

FAQ

What does the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app offer?

This app provides access to three essential dictionaries for English learners: the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, the Oxford Collocations Dictionary, and the Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus. It helps users expand their vocabulary, understand word usage, and find synonyms.

What are the key features for learning English?

Key features include offline access to all dictionary content, real-voice pronunciation in both British and American accents, a powerful search function, preloaded topic word lists, and the ability to create custom favorite lists for personalized study.

How much does the app cost?

The app offers free sample content for each dictionary. Users can then purchase access to individual dictionaries or a bundle of all three. A short full trial is also available before purchase.

Is this app suitable for exam preparation?

Yes, the app is highly beneficial for exam preparation. The Collocations Dictionary is particularly useful for writing essays and understanding natural word combinations, while the Thesaurus helps in finding precise and varied vocabulary.

What kind of content does the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary contain?

It contains over 86,000 words, 95,000 phrases, 112,000 meanings, and 237,000 examples, all explained using clear and simple language designed for non-native English speakers.