# Portuguese English best dictionary — user reviews > 91 indexed App Store user reviews of Portuguese English best dictionary by Thanh Nguyen Van, rated 4.20/5 from 121 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portuguese-english-best-dictionary/id514207512/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portuguese-english-best-dictionary/id514207512.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 79 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 12 ## What do users think of Portuguese English best dictionary? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 📚 Comprehensive word database with extensive vocabulary - 🌍 Excellent bilingual English-Portuguese translations - 📖 Detailed definitions with context and usage examples - 🔊 Pronunciation audio feature (when working) - ⚡ Fast response times and quick lookups - 📱 Works offline without internet connection - 💰 Free or affordable pricing option - 🎯 Includes phrasal verbs and common expressions - 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes immediately on iOS 18 - 📵 Intrusive full-screen ads that interrupt usage - 🔗 Ads redirect to Safari unexpectedly - 💔 App no longer opens on newer iOS versions - ⚠️ Ad-blocking payment doesn't work reliably - 🔄 Constant app refreshes triggering ads - 😤 Ads appear before search results are readable - 🚫 Paid ad-removal no longer honored - 📵 Cellular data triggers excessive ads - ⛔ App becomes unusable with latest updates **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on iOS 18 immediately upon opening - Pronunciation audio feature not working - App freezes and won't open on iPhone 15 - App won't launch after iOS updates - Ads open in Safari before search results display - Unable to interact with search results due to ad spam - Pronunciation speaker button appears but non-functional - App hijacks to unwanted websites (fofy.com) - App freezes when tapping words - Pronunciation feature backwards (English sound for Portuguese words) **Most requested features** - Verb conjugation links - European Portuguese differentiation - Dark mode option - Improved UI scaling for newer devices - Workaround or update for iOS 18 compatibility - Reliable ad-free premium version - Better ad implementation that doesn't interrupt usage ## Newest reviews (12 of 91) ### 3/5 — Great but does not open anymore *2024-10-20, version 1.19* I have used this wonderful app for years but since the update I cannot open it on my iphone 15 anymore. I tried restarting the phone, deleted and reinstalling the app but nothing works :-( ### 4/5 — O q passou com o auto falante da pronúncia?? *2023-03-18, version 1.19* Eu gosto muito desse dicionário mas não vou dar 5⭐️porque vocês tiraram o auto falante da pronúncia q era muito prático pra gente praticar. ### 4/5 — Auto falante *2021-09-18, version 1.19* Como ouvir a pronuncia da palavra se não tem mais auto falante?Aparece no aplicativo mas não há como fazê-lo.Adoro este aplicativo,mas agora tem isso.A pronúncia ajudava muito. ### 2/5 — Nice app but the pop up redirects are terrible *2021-03-06, version 1.19* I used to depend on this dictionary a lot but a few years ago the Developers changed the ad setup and now when looking things up it seems like every other tap is followed by an ad pop up in safari and it really interrupts the use of the app, very inconvenient. I get the app needs to monetize use but this way is just off-putting and I’d rather use Linguee ### 3/5 — Ad-destroyed experience, but.... *2021-02-20, version 1.19* Would have given this an unquivocal five starts were it not for the ads. But there's workaround the problem: always launch app first before enabling wifi. Also, permanently disable cellular data access for the app. As along as the app doesn’t refresh (suddenly blinks back to its main screen), there won’t be any annoying ads! if it refreshes, simply turn off wifi, relaunch the app, then turn wifi back on. ### 4/5 — Extremely satisfied. *2020-06-29, version 1.19* Due to the lent of time it took me,I am very satisfied with this Dictionary. ### 4/5 — So far so good *2019-12-13, version 1.19* I will give this app a 4 and re-evaluate later. So far I haven’t been bothered by adds and I like the vast word database. ### 3/5 — Bom *2019-11-20, version 1.19* Bom e pratico, porém quando estou conectado a internet, toda hora fica abrindo meu navegador e abrindo um site automaticamente. ### 2/5 — Advertisements make it unusable *2019-04-02, version 1.19* I paid for this app but continue to get annoying popups with every other word I look up. This is pure greed on the part of the developer. Do not line the developer's pockets. ### 3/5 — Transparency *2019-01-12, version 1.19* The ads that cause you to exit the app before you can even finish your search ruin the overall experience and make it frustrating when all you want is a quick check. There needs to be transparency on where to go to pay to stop the ads because in all other aspects this is one of the most complete translation dictionaries I’ve seen between BP and English. ### 3/5 — Fica abrindo páginas automaticamente *2018-11-15, version 1.19* Depois da última atualização o app fica abrindo páginas na internet automaticamente. Horrível, pois a todo momento sou direcionado para uma página e perco mais tempo fechando elas do que usa do o app. Era um app maravilhoso. Consertem isso, por favor ### 2/5 — The ads always come back *2017-12-30, version 1.19* It used to be great— hence not a one-star app. But with the ad bar, it’s terrible. Even after you pay the ninety-nine cent fee, the ads still pop up. Don’t bother. This app is a scam. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Stopped working with no notice. *2025-03-14, version 1.19* Piece of junk! ### 1/5 — Crashing *2020-12-15, version 1.19* I love this app, used since forever and it’s a daily tool, living in Australia, but lately the app is crashing every time I open it... please fix it! I don’t want to open google for quick translations ### 1/5 — Ads *2020-03-02, version 1.19* The ads are making it impossible to use the app. ### 1/5 — ads make it actually unusable now *2020-01-21, version 1.19* Beware! No, there isn’t any way in the app to pay to disable the ads (nor would it likely work anymore, even if there was). Sadly, this app is currently very broken, and unlikely to be fixed. open app -> search on a word -> an ad instantly opens *in Safari* -> switch back to the app to try to read the search result -> instantly upon switching back to the app, before it is possible to read anything, the app immediately opens another ad *in Safari*... The only way to sort of view the search results that were produced, is indirectly, from the iOS app switching mode, before actually trying to switch back into the app from Safari. There is no way to actually get to the search results to tap on them or otherwise further interact with the app, without simply closing the app out entirely from the iOS app switcher. Note that this dysfunctional behavior was not what the developer originally intended: it is a result of (now long-standing) ad server changes by the ad serving network the app uses. This formerly very useful app has not been updated in many, many years, so unfortunately it appears unlikely to ever be fixed. Don’t waste your time. ### 1/5 — Was good but now either has a bug or the developer has sold out his subscribers. *2019-01-10, version 1.19* Every time you try to use it it hijacks you to a junk website called fofy.com. ### 1/5 — Useless *2018-11-30, version 1.19* This was my go to app for several years. In the last few months it has become virtually useless due to pop ads. You literally cannot look at a single word, without it moving to a web based ad....which of course closes the use of the app. Sadly, I payed for the ad blocker originally if I am not mistaken, and now they don’t even honor that. Sooooooi...our it goes ### 1/5 — Unusable now *2018-11-03, version 1.19* A great dictionary. Unfortunately it’s become increasingly loaded with ads. Today it became completely unusable when it would display the translation momentarily before opening a browser page with unrelated content. Too bad. From 5 stars to one ( zero stars if I could). ### 1/5 — Ads are ridiculous! Useless as a free app! *2018-11-02, version 1.19* I’ve used this app for a long time and have really enjoyed it! The ads have always been mildly annoying, but recently, they have become unbearable! I’ve never used an app that closes me out of the app I’m trying to use to open an unsolicited ad in Safari! That is outright ridiculous! Show me the annoying ad in your app and if I want to see it, I’ll open it myself! I considered purchasing the app to get rid of the ads, but they’ve made me so mad with this tactic of theirs that I’ve switched to another app! I’d rather give my money to someone else! ### 1/5 — Dicionário *2017-12-01, version 1.19* Liked it till the ads made it nearly unusable. Difficult to remove them from screen and they just keep coming. Probably by spending some bucks one can access the app without going through this frustration. ### 1/5 — NOT FREE!!!!! *2016-08-13, version 1.19* Was a great app with normal banner ads at The bottom. After latest update: F@@king full screen ads pop up every other minute with hidden way to exit. No way to remove! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — This really was the best, RIP *2026-03-20, version 1.19* Now that I upgraded to iOS 18, it crashes immediately. I used this every day for years, I miss it. ### 5/5 — iOS 18 update *2024-12-15, version 1.19* I love this program and use it all the time. But it no longer works since updating iOS to 18. Is there a work around or update coming? ### 5/5 — Find the ads workaround and *2024-02-04, version 1.19* Find a workaround for the annoying ads, and this app is excellent. The workaround is to only use it if you're on wi-fi not on a cellular/mobile signal. ### 5/5 — Extremely helpful *2022-11-21, version 1.19* Excellent, detailed definitions with context and examples showing usage in both languages. What you would expect from a real, professional dictionary. ### 5/5 — Excelente dicionário *2021-03-15, version 1.19* Esse dicionário é uma ferramenta excelente para consultas rápidas e traz uma quantidade imensa de expressões e phrasal verbs. ### 5/5 — Simply the best *2020-11-11, version 1.19* The best English-Portuguese dictionary that I have ever seen. ### 5/5 — What happened? *2020-06-30, version 1.19* This used to be the BEST thing on the market, but over the last few months has become really glitchy and annoying. I’m sad because I’ve really relied on it over the years. I upgraded to avoid ads a long time ago. ### 5/5 — Perfect. Simple, practical and functional. *2020-06-27, version 1.19* I just love this app. It is everything I was looking to help my mommy to study English. ### 5/5 — Best one I have used *2020-05-24, version 1.19* This is the best Portuguese-English dictionary I have found. It has all the words I am looking for. Much better than any other dictionary I have tried. And I have tried several, including physical ones. ### 5/5 — Marvelous Portuguese/English Dictionary *2017-09-25, version 1.19* I've had this dictionary for a couple of years and have thoroughly enjoyed having it on my cell phone. Response time is phenomenal. I've never searched for a word I did not find. Great examples as well. --- *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 2026-07-06.*