# Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE) — UniDict® Powered

> Largest Oxford English Dictionary and Thesaurus reference on mobile with audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Enfour, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-deluxe-ode-and-ote/id307233030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Enfour, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284965604)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $18.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 282 App Store ratings · 332 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 554 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Bosnian, Burmese, Khmer, Catalan, Cebuano, Croatian, Czech and 44 more
- Released: 2009-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-deluxe-ode-and-ote/id307233030/reviews.md

## What is Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE)?

Combines Oxford's largest single-volume English Dictionary and largest Thesaurus, plus audio all in one application —making this the largest Oxford English reference on ANY mobile platform.

● The entire Oxford Dictionary of English, Second Edition (ODE) 
● and Oxford Thesaurus of English, Second Edition (OTE).
　 Including extensive reading & reference material,
　 　over and above the core content
● 72,000 pre-recorded sound files from the Shorter Oxford English
　 Dictionary and Oxford SoundBank with native British voice actors.

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◼ Application Features:

▪ full content of the unabridged texts 
▪ complete appendices and front matter
▪ unique three-way cross-referencing search
▪ real-time progressing look-up
▪ wildcard searches for unknown words & quizzes
▪ hyperlinking between dictionary & thesaurus
　 plus to and from appendices
▪ fallback online search for esoteric or archaic words and the latest slang
▪ automatic history
▪ bookmarks with editable notations
▪ iCloud Bookmark syncing
▪ an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages
▪ an AI boosted anagram generator
▪ online searching for rare words
▪ unique support for round-trip search from other apps
▪ "Share" module to search within other apps (with history)
▪ "Oxford Broadcast" for split-screen or second screens
▪ "Word-of-the-Day" messages
▪ "Today" & LockScreen widgets
▪ 3D Touch & DarkMode support
▪ iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop
▪ iPhone 17 & iOS26 support
▪ iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support
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◼ ODE Description

▶ The foremost single-volume authority on the English language
▶ Hundreds of new words and senses derived from the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus, giving the most complete and accurate picture of the English language

The Oxford Dictionary of English is at the forefront of language research, focusing on English as it is used today, informed by the most up-to-date evidence from the largest language research programme in the world, including the 800-million-word Oxford English Corpus. This revised edition includes hundreds of brand-new words and senses, as well as up-to-date encyclopedic information, and extensive appendices covering topics such as countries, heads of state, and chemical elements.

◼ OTE Description

▶ Authoritative coverage of more synonyms and antonyms than any other A-Z thesaurus
▶ New and up-to-date synonyms and senses, based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus
▶ Accessible and easy to use, with synonyms given in order of usefulness and key synonyms highlighted
▶ Lists including foreign words and phrases, and imitative words added to the completely revised centre section giving useful vocabulary on a broad range of topics, from clothes and food, to medicine and music
▶ Special Features: Choose the Right Word boxes that help distinguish between close synonyms, plus Word Links panels: look up the word 'coin' and find the link with 'numismatic'

The WordFinder section of word lists has been fully revised and reorganized with its own quick-reference index and includes topics from clothes and food, to medicine and music, with new lists of foreign words and phrases, archaic words, imitative words, British and American equivalents, and more. It is an invaluable resource to help broaden your vocabulary and provide quick answers to word puzzles and crossword clues.

◼ Sound Files from the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary & Oxford SoundBank

◼ Features:
▶ high-quality recordings with native English pronunciations
▶ accurate coverage of different homographs, variant forms and inflections

Powered by "UniDict® Engine"
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Oxford Dictionary of English (ODE), Second Edition revised
　© Oxford University Press 2005
Oxford Thesaurus of English (OTE) Second Edition revised
　© Oxford University Press 2006
Soundfiles from the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary
　© Oxford University Press 2002

## Key features

- Full content of Oxford Dictionary of English
- Full content of Oxford Thesaurus of English
- 72,000 native speaker audio pronunciations
- Three-way cross-referencing search
- Real-time progressing look-up
- AI Teacher for ESL students
- AI boosted anagram generator

## What do users think of Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE)?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💯 Best dictionary app
- 🔊 Excellent pronunciation audio
- 📚 Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus
- 🗂️ Useful bookmark and folder organization
- 🔍 Powerful search and lookup features

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive price point
- 🚫 Missing some common words
- 🔀 Inconsistent interface between dictionary and thesaurus
- 🔒 Licensing/update issues for some users
- 🔧 Bugs and crashes reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when searching for certain words
- Bookmark folders not saving properly
- Audio playback not working for some users
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Include phonetic transcriptions alongside audio
- Improve bookmark management and search
- Integrate with other apps for seamless lookup

## Recent user reviews (10 of 332)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-deluxe-ode-and-ote/id307233030/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My favorite app.

*2026-06-17*

I’ve used this app almost every day for the last 15 years. I’ve written countless essays and letters with this app as my partner. This is exactly what you need to accomplish your biggest goals and dreams; I mean this literally. I use it on my phone and my computer. Whenever I open Word, this app gets opened alongside. It’s truly indispensable and I’m deeply grateful. 🙏

### 1/5 — On MacBook

*2026-05-17, version 16.0.2*

This app does not work properly on MacBook.  Please fix it.

### 5/5 — やっぱこれだね

*2026-03-27*

Oxford dictionary appとか不要！この価格で紙面版をを全て閲覧できるとは！
需給の法則もおったまげる衝撃の安さ。
精選版日国と併せて一生使います！Oxford大学に感謝感謝

### 5/5 — The best international English dictionary on your phone !

*2026-03-13*

Such a thoroughly researched and qualified dictionary including a thesaurus, audio files, specifying expressions and different spelling from different « englishes »! Love it.

### 1/5 — Avoid the Oxford Deluxe Dictionary

*2026-01-24, version 16.0.2*

Here are just two reasons why this app should be avoided: 1) You can't choose what type of font you want! An English dictionary where you can't choose the font!  2) This version includes a thesaurus, but you have to physically choose the thesaurus to see the results. In other words the app does not present the results of a searched word within one window. Instead you must choose dictionary and then thesaurus to see the results - every time!  The app is also poorly designed. It does look as though it was developed in the 1980's and a developer just ported it over from a windows version. For the price the developers should have produced a much more functional dictionary/thesaurus. Avoid this app.

### 2/5 — NOT this App, that’s for sure

*2025-10-09*

I have this app on Mac and a different one on PC. This particular app is disappointing for several reasons, the first being dictionary comprehensiveness. At least 25% of the time, I search for words that it can not find. For example, lede, as in 'bury the lede.'  The PC app contains the definition, and even the popular search engine brings up the information, going so far as to cite the OED and provide a link to the Oxford website page! Second, the high-school thesaurus quality. The number of results per word (synonyms and antonyms) is meager, offering a small number of alternatives, each of which is often a straightforward, familiar word. There are no deep dives or partial approximations. Finally - usability. The interface offers a radio button to choose between Dictionary and Thesaurus, but it provides results for Dictionary even when you select Thesaurus.
Many are unaware that the OED most of us think of is actually the abridged version. The complete edition spans many volumes. This database may be abridged, but even so, words like lede are included in the abridged version. As it stands, this app seems no better than Webster's with an Oxford logo. In some respects, I regret the purchase.

### 4/5 — The best dictionary

*2025-09-27*

I thank the Oxford for precious dictionary for international students

### 5/5 — One of the best dictionaries in the world

*2025-08-29*

It’s a perfect dictionary for my family in my life

### 2/5 — Please add a setting to disable “shake to clear”

*2025-07-28*

This is not standard iOS behavior and makes it very frustrating to use the app while walking or in a moving vehicle

### 5/5 — OED on my phone

*2025-07-12*

Buy this.

## Frequently asked questions about Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE)

### What does the Oxford Deluxe app do?

The Oxford Deluxe app provides the complete content of the Oxford Dictionary of English (ODE) and the Oxford Thesaurus of English (OTE) in a single application. It includes extensive reading and reference material, along with audio pronunciations for many words.

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

Key features include the full unabridged texts of both the dictionary and thesaurus, unique three-way cross-referencing search, real-time look-up, wildcard searches, hyperlinking between entries, and an 'AI Teacher' for ESL students. It also offers audio pronunciations by native British voice actors.

### How much does the Oxford Deluxe app cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Oxford Deluxe compatible with?

The app supports a wide range of Apple devices, including iPhone, iPod, iPad, and macOS. It also mentions support for specific iOS versions and hardware like iPhone 17 and iOS 26, suggesting it is designed for modern Apple ecosystems.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone who needs a robust English language reference. This includes students, writers, academics, language learners (especially ESL students who can utilize the 'AI Teacher'), and professionals who require precise definitions and synonyms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 17.0 — 2026-07-14

Updates Bookmark sync and backup.
Add support for Anki.

### 16.2 — 2026-03-12

Improved iOS26 support

### 16.1 — 2026-02-22

Better support for iOS26

### 16.0.2 — 2025-09-22

A fix for search on conjugations.

### 16.0 — 2025-07-06

Bringing up to date

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