# UrbanDict -  for Urban Dictionary website

> Mobile access to Urban Dictionary's slang and informal word definitions. (iPhone/iPad app by Huang Tuo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbandict-for-urban-dictionary-website/id1013493034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Huang Tuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/581496228)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 416 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbandict-for-urban-dictionary-website/id1013493034/reviews.md

## What is UrbanDict?

- Search with autocomplete suggestions
- Word of the Day
- Vote on definitions
- Sign in with Facebook or Google
- Manage my favorites (add/remove definitions, create new favorites)
- Add new definition
- List all my definitions
- Edit my definitions
- Change my handle
- Easy sharing to your friends
- Better navigation between words and authors

If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to drop an email or even better send an message to twitter account: @urbandictapp.

Note: The content is provided fully by Urban Dictionary. As author of this app, I don't have permission to filter content that presented for you.

## Key features

- Search with autocomplete
- Word of the Day
- Vote on definitions
- Manage favorites
- Add new definitions
- Share with friends

## What do users think of UrbanDict?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📚 Comprehensive word definitions and explanations
- ⚡ Efficient and quick search functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and layout
- 🎯 Helpful for understanding modern slang and millennial phrases
- ✨ Better features than the original official app
- 😊 Daily word features for learning

**Cons**

- 🐛 App frequently shows blank screens with no content
- 🔌 Server connection issues and failures
- 📉 Outdated dictionary missing recent words (e.g., 'WOKE')
- ⚠️ Recent update significantly degraded functionality
- 🚫 Search returns no results for many words
- ❌ App appears abandoned and inactive
- 😤 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Blank screen on app launch
- Server connection errors preventing content loading
- Search functionality returns 'no definitions found' errors
- Login and account registration failures
- Refresh button loops without loading content
- Random word feature not working
- Likes/dislikes not displaying
- App crashes on multiple devices

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode compatibility
- Ability to save favorite words and create collections
- Working user account registration and login
- Daily word feature consistency
- Landscape mode support
- Like/dislike counter display
- Improved server stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbandict-for-urban-dictionary-website/id1013493034/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update version trash

*2023-04-25*

The older version of this app was way better than this updated version, when i’m trying to find out what certain words that my family or siblings use it doesn’t even work anymore

### 1/5 — The app is blank 🤷🏻‍♀️

*2023-04-23*

Apparently this app hasn’t been active in awhile from the looks of it, unfortunately. I REALLY wish it was. And I wish I wasn’t able to download it if there’s nothing there. I was excited. I hope you (developers) change your mind about the app. I think everyone will love it if you do.

### 5/5 — Sweet♥️

*2023-04-11*

Answers questions.
Efficient, respectful, right on the mark.A+++

### 1/5 — Review of UD

*2023-02-24*

Every time a look up a word it is not in your dictionary.  Today I looked up WOKE.  Guess what? There was no entry for woke.  I have looked up a variety of words that have been used frequently in the recent past and they aren’t included in your dictionary.

### 1/5 — Why is no information available?

*2023-02-23*

What is going on?  I downloaded the app even paid for no ads… nothing there are definitions, all get is blank screen. I have reloaded several times. I’m not sure what is going on? I can access no information?

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2023-02-13, version 2.0*

The old version was great. This version does not work at all. It just keeps saying to refresh.

### 1/5 — Sucked

*2023-02-07, version 2.0*

Friend recommended for daily chuckles and can’t even get it to load on either devices for me. So it’s a 1 star

### 1/5 — Change it back to how it was!!!

*2023-02-05, version 2.0*

It used to be great but not it changed and it is useless and worthless! Change it back to how it was!

### 2/5 — Didn’t work

*2023-02-01, version 2.0*

Maybe it was the way I was using it but it kept telling me to refresh. I thought I might have needed to set up an account so I did but it didn’t work. I’m really disappointed because the reviews are pretty okay but I had a hard time and have since deleted the app. Is it the way I used it? 😪

### 1/5 — Do we really need an instruction manual?

*2023-02-01, version 2.0*

How do you use this?  Nothing shows up for search, or even browse?!   Don’t waste your time downloading this

## Frequently asked questions about UrbanDict

### What does this app do?

This app provides mobile access to the Urban Dictionary website. You can search for slang terms and informal definitions, view the word of the day, vote on existing definitions, and manage your favorite entries.

### Can I contribute new definitions?

Yes, you can add new definitions to Urban Dictionary through the app. You can also edit your own definitions and change your handle.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It provides access to the content from the Urban Dictionary website without any cost.

### How does the content get filtered?

The content is provided directly by Urban Dictionary. The app author does not have permission to filter the content presented to users.

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

Key features include searching with autocomplete suggestions, accessing the Word of the Day, voting on definitions, managing favorite entries, adding new definitions, and easy sharing with friends.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0 — 2017-05-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* performance improvements

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