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

> Comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus with audio and AI support. (iPhone/iPad app by English Channel, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-deluxe-ode-and-ote/id599227353 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [English Channel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/597837764)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $24.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 71 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 554 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Bosnian, Burmese, Khmer, Catalan, Cebuano, Croatian, Czech and 44 more
- Released: 2013-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-deluxe-ode-and-ote/id599227353/reviews.md

## What is Oxford Deluxe (ODE & 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 Oxford Dictionary of English content
- Full Oxford Thesaurus of English content
- 72,000 pre-recorded audio pronunciations
- Three-way cross-referencing search
- AI Teacher for explanations and ESL help
- Anagram generator
- Word-of-the-Day widgets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-deluxe-ode-and-ote/id599227353/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Paid app removed from my region

*2026-07-20*

I’m from India and paid for this app and now the developer has removed it from my region. Feeling betrayed

### 5/5 — Dictionary

*2026-03-27*

Ramon26

### 1/5 — BOUGHT NOT WORKING- ONLY WANTS BUY AGAIN

*2026-02-12*

BOUGHT App BLOCKED BY Ads.  SCAMMED TWICE.  FEB. 2026.  LINK  to Apps NOT Working. SCAMMED TWICE.

### 2/5 — Feedback

*2025-01-26*

I need the publisher for help

### 5/5 — Amazing dictionary

*2024-08-30*

I had to get a new Apple device and a new iCloud so I lost my old Oxford English deluxe dictionary access. So I repurchased it it’s worth every cent even underpriced in my mind for how much depth and richness it contains of the historical English. If you can purchase this it will greatly enhance your historical English even in this current modern day, modern day English with other dictionaries are not worth it we want to preserve the integrity of English and its history plus you have an advantage you can hear the word pronounced on the app choose this specific Oxford dictionary it functions well for years and will help you understand your daily speech and others. You will be able to understand others speech and what they mean even correct them for many use words they don’t know it’s true meaning and sense it’s used in. I own many dictionaries but this is my favorite English dictionary I am very thankful for it and it’s producers. Their is way more to this app than I’ve mentioned take me at my word purchase this as your English dictionary! I wish you all well!

### 4/5 — Review

*2024-06-20*

There are words missing.

### 5/5 — Function able app!

*2024-06-17*

I bought this app in the beginning of 2022 it was having bad problems when I first got it but ever since then no problems at all whatsoever whatever they did they fixed the app crashing problem. The new update is really cool they added the AI to the selection of choices. I use this dictionary daily it is very useful it gives the root word meaning of where the word came from in its original language. I highly recommend this app your getting more than your moneys worth.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much.

### 5/5 — Dysfunctional app

*2024-06-14*

I bought this app in the beginning of 2022 it was having bad problems when I first got it but ever since then no problems at all whatsoever whatever they did they fixed the app crashing problem. The new update is really cool they added the AI to the selection of choices. I use this dictionary daily it is very useful it gives the root word meaning of where the word came from in its original language. I highly recommend this app your getting more than your moneys worth.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much.
(Please change the title of the review. LOL)

### 5/5 — Best dictionary app

*2024-06-03*

Best dictionary and thesaurus app without any ads or subscription and available on all of your Apple devices

### 5/5 — Best Dictionary

*2024-05-02*

Best Dictionary app for Apple devices

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

### What does the Oxford Deluxe app do?

This app provides the complete content of the Oxford Dictionary of English (ODE) and the Oxford Thesaurus of English (OTE) in a single application. It offers extensive reading and reference material, including audio pronunciations for many words.

### What are the key features of this dictionary and thesaurus app?

Key features include the full unabridged texts of both the dictionary and thesaurus, unique three-way cross-referencing search, real-time progressing look-up, wildcard searches, hyperlinking between entries, and an AI Teacher for deeper explanations. It also offers audio pronunciations from 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 in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for full access.

### What devices is Oxford Deluxe compatible with?

The app supports a wide range of Apple devices, including iPhone, iPod, iPad, and macOS. It also features support for the latest iPhone models and iOS versions, as well as specific optimizations for iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop functionality.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for students, writers, academics, language learners, and anyone who frequently needs to look up word definitions, synonyms, antonyms, or pronunciations. The AI Teacher feature also makes it particularly useful for ESL students.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 17.0 — 2026-07-19

Updates Bookmark sync and backup.
Add support for Anki.

### 16.2 — 2026-03-04

Improved iOS26 support

### 16.1 — 2026-02-26

Update for iOS26

### 16.0 — 2025-09-09

Keeping up to date

### 15.5.1 — 2024-05-29

Fix for "Ai Teacher"

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