# Oxford Dictionary of English. — user reviews > 58 indexed App Store user reviews of Oxford Dictionary of English. by Enfour, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 75 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-dictionary-of-english/id394337484/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-dictionary-of-english/id394337484.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 64 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (12 of 58) ### 3/5 — Not OED *2024-02-15* This is not worth $15 (or any money, really). I foolishly thought this would be a comprehensive ODE, but it contains less information that rather good free apps, like the dictionary.com one. Save your money. ### 2/5 — iPad上での操作が安定しない *2023-11-09* 無印第七世代を使用しています。辞書としての機能には大変満足していますが、アプリが不安定だと感じます。 検索バーに素早くタイプすると高頻度でフリーズ、また最近は検索バーの×印を押して新しい単語を入力しようとするとアプリ事態が落ちてしまい使えません。 下手な無料のオンライン辞書を使うよりも、よっぽど便利で使える辞書なのにこれでは大変残念に思います。 **Developer response:** サポート宛にメールを送ってください。 OSのバージョンは知りたいです。 ### 3/5 — This is not a dictionary of American English. *2023-03-18* Why is this in the American App Store? ### 4/5 — Awesome *2020-04-27* I’m using this dictionary and it’s very very useful. I think after some update I’m not able to copy the meaning of the word which was possible in the past....how to copy the meaning of the word...? **Developer response:** This version allows copying again, but you still have copy by tapping on the title of the entry for the whole definition and using the word tap menu in combination with "Expand"and "Copy". ### 3/5 — Michael *2012-12-09* A great dictionary but the latest version of the app has a couple of bugs: it frequently crashes, especially when entering a word, and seems to automatically transfer your last text message into the search window. Needs work. **Developer response:** We are sure this was fixed a long time ago, but contact the support email address when you have an issue. ### 5/5 — Most problematic app I own *2012-11-06* Want it, use it, hate it. All versions have been problematic. Last one loaded miles of code before word info. Deleted it and reloaded only to be charged again. This version folds and constantly wants to run in safe mode. Now I get push notifications with ODE Logo and message "I am a software thief". Sick of it. ### 5/5 — New feature includes copy protection bugs *2012-11-02* Was my favourite and also the most expensive app on my phone for a long time. With the latest version, it started occasionally popping up the message "Run in safe mode!". Then it started crashing. Then even when it wasn't running it started giving me a notification saying "I am a software thief!", even when it wasn't running. That was a bit insulting. When I next tried to sync my phone it couldn't be installed due to an unknown error. Otherwise it's very fully featured and the catalogue of audio pronunciations are great for resolving arguments without anyone having to learn IPA, so I'm still giving it five stars. (That rating will decline rapidly if the false positives on the copy protection don't go away soon.) ### 4/5 — Problems *2012-11-02, version 4.1.3* The application is amazing however there is a problem. Every now and then I get this message "I am a software thief" and it makes me worried it never happened before until I updated it I hope that someone can tell me what's going on and how can I stop this message from occurring in my notification. ### 3/5 — I am a software thief *2012-11-01* 자꾸 이거 뜨면서 run in safe mode나오고 꺼집니다 결제하고 산 앱인데 뭔가요 대체;; ### 5/5 — 영한사전 기능은 안되나요?. 안되면 결재 취소 부탁합니다. *2012-10-28* 영한사전 기능은 안되나요???? 저는 영어 수준이 낮습니다. 제가 필요한 사전은 영한-한영사전입니다. 그런데 제가 정보를 잘 못 이해를 했네요 위 제목과 같이 " 한영 - 영한 " 기능은 안됩니까??? 안되면 결재 취소 부탁합니다. 언어에는 한국어가 있다고 해서 구매를 하였습니다. ### 3/5 — Slight improvements after update but... *2012-08-17, version 4.1.1* still very average as an app. Ok good as a dictionary. Still overpriced. Suggest add pictures, drawings, more illustrations, search in Appendices, link places to map. Go brainstorming! ### 3/5 — 결제취소요청 *2012-08-05* 결제취소 바랍니다. 맥에서 다운 받았는데 무료로 사용가능한줄 알고 설치했다가 깜짝 놀랬어요. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 坑 *2025-09-13* 明明是apple store免费下载结果直接扣我98 有病吗 ### 1/5 — This is the worst app ever. I downloaded and purchased it, but then just cannot use it. *2021-12-10* This is the worst app ever. I downloaded and purchased it, but then just cannot use it. **Developer response:** You are probably confusing this with another app. because you can not download until after the purchase has been made. You should contact the support email address. support[at]enfour.com ### 1/5 — 왜 사고나니 참조로 받은 앱과 다르죠? *2021-03-15* 참조로 받은 사전에서는 have뿐만아니라 변화형인 has도 발음기호표가 따로 다 지원 됐는데요... 그리고 발음기호와 음성지원이 소리가 다릅니다.... ### 1/5 — 这么贵的价格为什么还有广告 *2018-12-11* 这么贵的价格，这么权威的学习词典，为什么还有游戏广告? SIMCITY，我没有看错! **Developer response:** This was a requirement to have an ad, but it is gone now. ### 1/5 — Overcharged *2018-10-07, version 8.3* I was overcharged. The App showed S28.98 but was billed S$57.96. Can someone enlighten me? ### 1/5 — Lacking words *2015-02-21* I bought this wanting THE reference dictionary. Unfortunately it lacks entries for words I come across in scrabble. An example is audient. This word is present in the Free Dictionary app (ad free version costs less than a tenth of this, and has more extensive definitions). Disappointed and surprised. Update feb 2015 - it no longer even opens in ios8 and there is no update. Do not buy it! **Developer response:** Any opening bugs have long been fixed. The new version has a much larger (and expanding) online fall-back search feature for rarer words. ### 1/5 — Simply it is rubbish. *2012-11-29* Simply it is rubbish and information scam. I have made format more than 4 times and it was the main reason. The OXFORD company is thief. Rubbish,Rubbish,Rubbish,Rubbish... Rubbish. Rubbish. Rubbish. ### 1/5 — Too many updates *2012-11-02* Weekly updates is absolutely annoying. The app itself is great but the frequencies as to update is absolutely disgraceful!!!! ### 1/5 — Avoid. Does not link properly to the OTE. *2012-03-31, version 3.9* I bought both the ODE and the OTE on the understanding that they would link to each other. All I get is an error messqge, "No entries found. Back to source?" ### 1/5 — 咋没中文翻译，退货，，！，骗子 *2012-03-23* 退货 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The Peerless OED *2026-07-16* I could not function without its joy and precision. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-14* Has any information anyone could want ### 5/5 — Amazing dictionary *2026-07-14* Amazing dictionary must have . The price is worth it ### 5/5 — THE most complete and authoritative dictionary in handy digital form! *2026-02-28* ‘Nuff said ### 5/5 — 18年买了，花了98元 *2023-04-05* 18年买了，应该是第一版，说永久使用，今年突然用不了。提示下载这个ode，结果又再次支付了98元。请问怎么退款啊？怎么联系你们啊？所以我要申请退款，因为我已经买过一次了。 ### 5/5 — Oxford Dictionary ODE *2021-12-13* A quality app and an extremely handy reference dictionary on your iPhone or iPad. I’ve used this app for some time now at work & at home and it is extremely useful and easy to use, especially when you need to understand the meaning and use of words. **Developer response:** Thank you ### 5/5 — 自習用 *2021-07-27* 日本語の辞典が付いてるのも良い ### 5/5 — You are a noble soul *2021-06-06* This software is my savior as it helps me to understand the meaning of a word and saves me from the embarrassment of pronouncing a word wrongly. Thank you for creating this handy and useful app. God bless your noble heart. You were kind to give me a free download when I told you that my earlier download is not working. Without asking for details about the previous download you gave me another download. From that incident I knew you are a noble soul thinking of helping others. **Developer response:** Thank you ### 5/5 — Happy for prompt services *2021-05-25* Have been immensely happy using this over last 5 years. Technical team is caring and when raised the issues they solved with care and efficiency . **Developer response:** Thank you ### 5/5 — 投诉 *2018-10-11* 要是有双语翻译就好了 全英文看不懂 所以请退钱 --- *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 2026-09-06.*