Best Cambridge Learners Dictionary Apps

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Updated June 2026

The best cambridge learners dictionary apps on iPhone average 4.1★ across 175+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Cambridge Learners Dictionary

Cambridge English Dictionary#1

Cambridge English Dictionary by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)

for Advanced Learners, 4th ed.
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
2.6😞(270 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This comprehensive dictionary app provides definitions, pronunciations, and thesaurus entries for over 140,000 words and phrases. It offers advanced search capabilities, learning tools like flashcards and quizzes, and offline access. Ideal for English learners preparing for exams.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Detailed definitions
  • 👍 Easy to understand
  • 👍 Includes British and American pronunciations
  • 👍 Simple and efficient

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Requires purchase to access full content
  • 💰 Expensive compared to free alternatives
  • 🐛 Crashes on startup for older devices
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#2

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Thesaurus & Offline Vocabulary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#72in Reference
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Access a vast collection of dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Features include offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists. Ideal for students, professionals, and word enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Reliable and simple to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language
  • 👍 Very useful for learning new words
  • 👍 Excellent reference app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict#3

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict by Oxford University Press ELT

for learners of English
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
2.4😞(91 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive dictionary reference for English learners, including advanced vocabulary, collocations, and synonyms. It offers offline access, real-voice pronunciation, and search functionality to enhance learning for work and study.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive and academic-worthy dictionary content
  • ✨ Full text search functionality
  • 🎯 User-friendly interface with practical language usage
  • 🏆 Highly regarded Oxford brand and reputation

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Forced transition from one-time purchase to subscription model
  • 🚫 Inability to restore or access previously purchased versions (OALD 8, 9)
  • 📱 Loss of access after device upgrades or app updates

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This dictionary app provides English-Turkish translations with over 20,000 definitions and 25,000 example sentences. It includes audio pronunciations, tips for common learner errors, and a thesaurus to enhance vocabulary. Works offline for convenient learning.

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Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

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Dictionary.com: English Words
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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

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Cambridge English–Russian
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This dictionary provides over 20,000 English definitions and 25,000 example sentences for Russian learners. It includes audio pronunciations, tips for common errors, and a thesaurus. The app works offline and offers customization options.

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This app provides definitions and Simplified Chinese translations for over 40,000 English words, specifically written for English learners. It includes audio pronunciations, search history, and offline access, with over 80,000 example sentences and illustrations.

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Adv. Learner’s Dictionary (TC)
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Access a comprehensive Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary with definitions, examples, and pronunciation. Search words offline, track your history, and bookmark favorites. Improve your English with this detailed and interactive resource.

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Vietnamese Dictionary PEnglish
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This comprehensive app offers an offline English-Vietnamese dictionary with extensive word explanations and sentence translation. It also provides tools for vocabulary learning, exam preparation, and practicing all four language skills through games, videos, and grammar lessons.

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Advanced English Dictionary.
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Explore a vast English dictionary and thesaurus with detailed definitions, pronunciations, and word origins. Access over 591,700 entries and 4.9 million words, with offline capabilities and a user-friendly interface for enhanced language learning.

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