# Taber's Medical Dictionary — user reviews > 131 indexed App Store user reviews of Taber's Medical Dictionary by Unbound Medicine, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 1,091 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabers-medical-dictionary/id301866347/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabers-medical-dictionary/id301866347.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 914 · 4★ 94 · 3★ 22 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 51 ## What do users think of Taber's Medical Dictionary? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Comprehensive and concise - 👍 Convenient and easy to use - 🚀 Quick access to information - 👍 Excellent reference tool for healthcare professionals **Cons** - 🐛 Content updates/reinstallation issues - 💰 Expensive subscription model - 🔒 Limited device/account access - 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance **Commonly reported bugs** - Incorrect word definitions - Freezing and crashing issues - Incompatibility with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - More detailed definitions and illustrations - Improved search and navigation - Inclusion of drug information and medical diagnoses - Offline access to content ## Newest reviews (10 of 131) ### 5/5 — AS AN RN I ALWAYS FIND THIS REFERENCE EXTREMELY HELPFUL! *2023-04-22* I have been an RN for more than 50 years. Taber’s Medical Dictionary is a “go to” for so many diagnoses and information. I don’t want to ever be without this handy reference tool. I recommend Tabor’s to everyone in the nursing profession from students to those in PhD program. **Developer response:** Thank you for your wonderful review and for your dedication to the nursing profession! We are thrilled to hear that Taber's Medical Dictionary has been a valuable and reliable reference tool for you throughout your extensive career. Your endorsement speaks volumes about the quality and usefulness of our product. We appreciate your continued support! ### 1/5 — Performance *2022-05-12, version 1.24* Nice but limited Should huge work in Otology and neuro Otology poor ### 2/5 — Rip off! *2022-02-17* Even an old book can still be used without having to by new pages. This app expires with no warning and when you move to a new phone the app is then inaccessible. But for another large fee you can rent it again until then next time. What a rip-off!! I thought I bought the non-expiring book the 1st time. Not pleased. Too expensive the 1st time. Way too expensive the 2nd time, especially for something you can’t even physically touch or pass on to those that follow, children, students, medical library. The review stays the same. If it would allow less than one star I would change it. The only permanent thing about this book is this review, at least until you erase it or hide it. **Developer response:** Please contact our support team at support@unboundmedicine.com so that we can look further into your account and help resolve any issues. ### 5/5 — Medical Knowledge *2022-01-30* My mother had us researching our symptoms since we were kids, and the day she started having us do that, she has built our trust in the Taber’s. I have LOVED them putting this book and it’s information in a app for the phones. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your personal experience! We're happy to hear you find this trusted medical reference helpful to you. ### 1/5 — 我要退款 *2021-11-20* 给你们发邮件了，并没有24小时内联系我。我要退款，2021.11.13买的，13号就开始申请退款了……apple上已经退了两次退不了了……真的不好用，推到今天买没退掉 谢谢你的回复 和apple支持联系了，他们说不能提供退款了， 我不知道我的user name是什么？在app哪里能看到？ **Developer response:** If your purchase was made through the Apple App Store, instead of signing in you will select the 'Restore' option. As long as you are signed into the device with the same Apple ID used to make your purchase you will see the application begin updating. Please let us know if you continue to experience difficulty or have any further questions. ### 2/5 — not so inclusive *2021-08-10* most of the things I would like to know more about or haven’t a clue aren’t included. If you search for an acronym only the full words are shown not the definition. Don’t waste your money on this expensive app when you have google. **Developer response:** Hello and thanks for your review. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing some frustration with the app. As for the items you are unable to find, all of the info in our app is the same info found in the printed version of the resource. The content comes directly from the publisher. If you have any specific examples of missing definitions you would like us to share with the publisher, we would be happy to do so. You can email us at support@unboundmedicine.com. ### 5/5 — Great *2021-07-19, version 1.24* Have used extensively as RN, consider it for me, extremely comprehensive & concise. Always had current hard copy. Now, digital version. Thank You **Developer response:** Thank you for the 5 stars! Update 7/21/21: Thank you again for your great review, we are happy to hear that you find it so useful. ### 1/5 — Not enough to help define medical terminology. Waste of $. *2021-07-15, version 1.24* enough. Every medical term is not included with enough of a definition to help with class. I wasted money on this app.. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2021-05-22, version 1.24* Awesome ### 5/5 — An essential tool. *2021-04-06* Of course, we can always look something up on the web, but Taber’s provides clinically relevant, unbiased information easily and quickly available that I use often in my practice as a family nurse practitioner. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review. We love hearing that our app helps you throughout your work day and in your practice. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Spent $50 and no content 6 months now. *2026-05-30* Is there a reason this never works? I was so excited to have a digital version of this book and gave you nearly $50 for it and it never ever loads. I have been extremely patient and have done everything I could to problem solve. Please help or possibly refund. Thank you. **Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out. If you have made the purchase through Apple, please try utilizing the 'Restore Purchase' option within the app settings. If the issue continues to persist, please contact our support team at support@unboundmedicine.com so we can quickly assist you with troubleshooting. ### 1/5 — Deny access to non-sub paid stand-alone ver. 22 *2026-03-04* Stand alone paid version need access to their subscription model to use it!! Force the old users to their sub money oriented model !! Response NOT true; I have so many stand alone applications bought in the past and they ALL works on new devices as well. This is a business practice forcing consumers to become their subscription partner; pay annual fees for rest of their life! good for them. **Developer response:** We appreciate your feedback. The 22nd edition of Taber's Medical Dictionary was a standalone edition released in 2013 and has been discontinued to ensure compatibility with modern mobile operating systems and provide the most current medical data via our subscription model. If you previously purchased the 22nd edition, you may still be able to download it from your App Store purchase history, though compatibility with newer devices is not guaranteed. If you are interested in the current version, feel free to use the discount code T4TD2026 at checkout for 10% off of your purchase: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/products/tabers ### 1/5 — Does not give me the word roots and meanings. Illustrations are seriously limited. I asked for a ref *2025-05-05, version 1.28* Does not give me the word roots and meanings. Illustrations are seriously limited. I asked for a refund. Not worth $40 ### 1/5 — The app designer is a thief *2025-04-11* Why would I purchase a old app and because you made a new app I have to pay additional $40 when I already purchased it and because you’re not updating the old app I’m forced to buy the new app and pay all over again. This is robbery. No one should download This app or purchase anything from this company garbage **Developer response:** As explained in the app store, subscription products like Taber's are updated as new information is released by the publisher, and you receive these updates as long as you have a current subscription. If you decide not to renew, the app remains on the last device to which it was installed when it expired. However, expired accounts no longer receive content updates, access to the companion website, or the ability to transfer it to a new device. We hope this information helps, if you have any other questions our Support team can help with locating your account and addressing any other concerns you may have! Email - support@unboundmedicine.com; Phone - 610-627-9090 (M-F, 9-5); Live Chat via our website. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2024-03-27, version 1.26* Highlighting over recent word searches it shows incorrect definitions ### 1/5 — A Total “RIP OFF” *2024-03-25* This App Store demands my full credit card information BEFORE a price is even quoted for my approval!! I have been using the same card for over 3years with no trouble-and now it failed to take it!! Be careful everyone! Don’t get ripped off when trying to use the App Store! Thank you John **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your concerns. We understand your frustration but want to clarify that as app developers, we don't control the App Store's policies, including the credit card information requirement. This is managed by the platform provider for security and convenience and we recommend contacting the App Store's customer support for assistance with payment issues. Regarding your review, if it reflects issues with the App Store rather than our app, we kindly ask you to consider revising or removing it. If you have any feedback or concerns about our app specifically, please reach out to us via live chat, phone or email: support@unboundmedicine.com ### 1/5 — Limited contents *2024-03-06, version 1.26* I was not able to find drug information or medical diagnoses. ### 1/5 — A SCAM *2022-08-26, version 1.24* All they want is your money, you can’t even access your account after you purchase it. Waste of money and customer service doesn’t even respond and their email address on their website doesn’t even exist as a real email. SCAMMERS! ### 1/5 — Pay to use app *2022-08-26, version 1.24* Pay to use app ### 1/5 — Nursing diagnoses *2022-07-22, version 1.24* I renewed my Taber’s subscription ONLY for the nursing diagnoses. All the different ways it was organized helped so much. Now there are NO diagnoses at all. Such a dumb removal. I won’t renew. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best *2025-11-20, version 1.28* Very comprehensive. A wonderful educational addition to my I Pad. ### 5/5 — Great-Must Have *2025-04-16* Have used extensively as RN, consider it for me, extremely comprehensive & concise. Always had current hard copy. Now, digital version. Thank You **Developer response:** We are so happy to hear that our Taber's app is such a big part of your day as an RN. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, we're so happy to know you are finding it as useful as your hard copy of the book. Thank you again! ### 5/5 — Great app *2024-11-11, version 1.27* Just getting back into this app ### 5/5 — The gold standard *2024-10-28* This is the best medical dictionary app. available. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, we agree that it's the best! We couldn't have said it better ourselves, thanks again. ### 5/5 — Performance *2024-09-30* Nice but limited Should huge work in Otology and neuro Otology poor **Developer response:** Hello and thank you for your review. The content within our apps comes directly from the publishers of the titles. However, we can pass your feedback on to the publisher. Thank you again. ### 5/5 — Great-Must Have *2023-12-07* Have used extensively as RN, consider it for me, extremely comprehensive & concise. Always had current hard copy. Now, digital version. Thank You ### 5/5 — Kathy *2023-11-04, version 1.25* Wouldn’t want to be without my Taber’s app! Love it! Thanks! ### 5/5 — Comprehensive *2023-11-01* This is an excellent comprehensive dictionary. As long as they don't ask for a subscription fee, I will rate it very highly. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review! ### 5/5 — Better *2023-10-01, version 1.25* Than 1995’s! ### 5/5 — Great reference tool *2023-04-24* Taber’s was one of the first medical books I was introduced to as a teen volunteering at my local hospital and I’ve used one ever since and now the updated app since it became available. I’m a retired RN, healthcare consultant and certified medical coder and this book has guided me in reviewing medical records over the years. Excellent tool. **Developer response:** Thank you once again for your kind words! We appreciate your recognition of the dictionary as an excellent tool for reviewing medical records and staying informed in the ever-evolving field of healthcare. Your continued support and loyalty to our product inspire us to keep enhancing our offerings to better serve professionals like you. We wish you all the best in your retirement and future endeavors! --- *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 2026-08-25.*