Comparison

AOD (InApp) vs Advanced English Dictionary+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AOD (InApp)

This comprehensive dictionary app provides the full content of the Australian Oxford Dictionary, 2nd Edition, with sound pronunciations. It features extensive headwords, etymologies, and detailed entries on Australian culture and history, offering offline access and advanced search capabilities.

Highlights
  • 170,000+ headwords and phrases
  • 35,000+ word origins
  • 53,000+ sound files
  • Detailed Australian culture entries
  • Offline access
  • Progressive look-up
  • AI Teacher for ESL students
Features
Read full description

The complete contents of the 1800 page Australian Oxford Dictionary, 2nd Edition — the ultimate guide to contemporary Australian English -with sound. This flagship dictionary draws on the databases of Australian English at the Australian National Dictionary Centre – including its fast-growing national corpus and its research into Australian English, as well as the resources of the incomparable Oxford English Dictionary This book retails for A$115 (that's without sound)  *** App proudly made by Australians *** ▸ 170,000+ headwords, phrases, and derivative forms ▸ Over 200,000 indexed entries ▸ 35,000 detailed word origins or etymologies ▸ More than 12,500 encyclopedic entries ▸ 64,000 IPA pronunciation entries ▸ Plus over 53,000 authentic Oxford sound files ▸ The encyclopedic entries are more detailed than in any comparable Australian dictionary – for example, the place-name entries not only geographically locate the place in question, but also provide information about the character of the place and its historical, economic, or political importance. ▸ Special attention is given to Australian culture and history, including Aboriginal history. ▸ Detailed entries on many topics – political parties, religious organizations, historical events, mythological, fictional characters, and more ▸ Special appendices include grammar, punctuation, Australian leaders, and collective nouns This iOS version also includes: • progressive look-up for quick searching • unique three-way cross-referencing index • search string normalization • wildcard pattern searches -using * ? • spelling checking and suggestions -with Australian words • hyperlinks on words in definitions • fallback online search for esoteric or archaic words and international slang • support for external thesauri and alternate dictionaries • round-trip lookup from third-party apps • automatic search history function • an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages • an AI boosted anagram generator • bookmark with folders and notes facility • iCloud bookmark syncing between devices • "Word-a-day" feature with TOEIC® & TOEFL® lists • "Share" extension​ to search inside other apps -with "store for later" • support for an external thesaurus and alternate dictionaries (if installed) • enhancements for dyslexic and visually impaired users • "Retina Display" support • "Fast App-Switching" (Multitasking) • launch via Siri setting • iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop • DarkMode support • iPhone 16 and iOS18 support • iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support • no internet connection is required   (sound files can be downloaded and installed locally) The Australian Oxford Dictionary is edited by Australia's most influential lexicographer, Dr. Bruce Moore. As in all his Oxford dictionaries, Dr. Moore is attuned to new currents in Australian language and usage. He includes a full range of neologisms, especially the protean language of younger Australians and of computing and electronic communication. This is not just a dictionary for scholars and pedants. It reveals our changing language in up-to-date and entertaining ways, and it will be an essential reference for the new millennium. ___________________ This application is distributed with the written permission of Oxford University Press. ___________________ The Australian Oxford Dictionary is much more than some collection of antipodean colloquialisms but is a learned study of the wider sphere of the English language. Australian Oxford Dictionary (AOD) © Oxford University Press 2004 ___________________ Powered by -"UniDict Engine "

About

Advanced English Dictionary+

This app is a comprehensive American English dictionary designed for learners. It features extensive vocabulary, clear definitions, and practical examples to enhance understanding and usage. Users can access audio pronunciations, explore related terms, and save words for future reference.

Highlights
  • Extensive vocabulary and phrases
  • Usage examples and collocations
  • American English pronunciation with audio
  • Offline access to top spoken/written words
  • Voice search functionality
  • Favorites and history tracking
  • Note-taking and word grouping
Features
Read full description

Advanced English Dictionary+ - A dictionary for learners of American English - Require iOS 15.0 above and supported for both iPhone and iPad. ● The Advanced American Dictionary is an advanced-level monolingual dictionary for learners of American English. It includes 145,000 words, phrases, and meanings and 85,500 examples showing how words are used. ● Easily find any word: use the search box, follow links within entries and see other results for your search word ● Check pronunciation: American English pronunciation is included at every entry, with a written transcription and accompanying audio ● Understand meanings: entries are written using only the Longman 5000™ keywords ● Expand vocabulary: use the colour illustrations and usage notes to explore related words and phrases ● Include collocations: support words collection for IELTS learner's English. ●●● Main Features: * Support offline version. * Search words very fast, allow filter by type such as: noun, verb, ... * Support top 3000 spoken words offline. * Support top 3000 written words offline. * 100,000 words and phrases * 160,000 usage examples that show how each word is used * More than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases * Voice Search – Say the word and the app will find it for you! * Audio Pronunciations – by native speakers of American English and British English * Favorites – lets you keep track of words you want to remember * Recent History – lets you keep track of the words you've looked up * Write note – lets you comment what you are understand. * Create group - lets you group the words. ● Get PREMIUM version only 9.99$ - Privacy policy: https://p2plearningenglish.com/p2pdictionary/privacy.php - Terms of Use: https://p2plearningenglish.com/p2pdictionary/term_of_use.php - And read more USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (about EULA) at here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AOD (InApp)4 screens
Advanced English Dictionary+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Advanced English Dictionary+ at 4.7 against AOD (InApp)'s 3.0. Advanced English Dictionary+ also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 23%) and ratings volume (915 vs 2). AOD (InApp)'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AOD (InApp) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Advanced English Dictionary+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Advanced English Dictionary+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Advanced English Dictionary+ has 915 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of AOD (InApp)'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Advanced English Dictionary+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AOD (InApp) ships an update every 6 weeks, Advanced English Dictionary+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AOD (InApp) versus Advanced English Dictionary+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAOD (InApp)Advanced English Dictionary+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (915 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews64.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size371 MB227 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEnglish Channel, Inc.Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu

Customer experience

AOD (InApp)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.3%

Advanced English Dictionary+

All ratings915 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

AOD (InApp)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Advanced English Dictionary+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Freezing and slow performance when typing
  • Unable to verify purchases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sync bookmarks and notes across devices
  • Add more synonyms
  • Improve navigation between dictionary entries

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AOD (InApp)

Subscriptions1
  • AOD Dictionary access$0.491 Month
One-time3
  • Thesaurus$1.99
  • Oxford Thesaurus$9.99
  • AOD activation$12.99
3 purchases

Advanced English Dictionary+

Subscriptions2
  • 6 months$9.996 Months
  • Year$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$14.99

Questions

Is AOD (InApp) free?
AOD (InApp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advanced English Dictionary+ free?
Advanced English Dictionary+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AOD (InApp) or Advanced English Dictionary+?
Advanced English Dictionary+ is rated higher. AOD (InApp) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Advanced English Dictionary+ averages 4.7 from 915 ratings.
Do AOD (InApp) or Advanced English Dictionary+ have ads?
Neither AOD (InApp) nor Advanced English Dictionary+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AOD (InApp) or Advanced English Dictionary+?
AOD (InApp) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Advanced English Dictionary+ every 4 months. Most recently, AOD (InApp) was updated on September 6, 2026 and Advanced English Dictionary+ on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons