$9.99 once·4.9★ (2,563)·Updated Apr 2, 2026
Verdict
Reviewers consistently praise its offline dictionary and thesaurus content and call it easy to use, with several explicitly contrasting the one-time fee against subscription-based rivals like Merriam-Webster.
Best for
Someone who wants a comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus they can look words up in without a data connection, and who's tired of subscription dictionary apps.
The catch
At least one reviewer notes the audible pronunciation feature doesn't work offline, so some functionality still needs a connection.
One-time purchaseWorks offlineNo adsThesaurus
$9.99 once·4.8★ (22,260)·Updated Sep 22, 2026
Verdict
A well-regarded dictionary app that reviewers say works offline after the one-time purchase, without ads or subscription upsells, though a handful of users report crashes.
Best for
Someone who wants a reliable, ad-free dictionary they can look words up in without a data connection, and who paid once instead of dealing with in-app subscription prompts.
The catch
A small number of reviewers report the app crashing on open or when saving words, so stability isn't universal.
One-time purchaseWorks offlineApple Watch
$14.99 once·4.7★ (2,208)·Updated Oct 3, 2025
Verdict
Reviewers repeatedly complain that offline access is broken or missing after updates, which undercuts the main reason someone would buy a dictionary app instead of using a website. Performance also slowed down for some users after a recent update.
Best for
Someone who mostly has a data connection and wants a comprehensive Longman-based dictionary on their phone, not someone relying on it in airplane mode or with no signal.
The catch
Multiple recent reviews say offline mode stopped working after an update, or never worked at all, which is a serious problem for a dictionary app people buy specifically to use offline.
One-time purchaseLearner's definitionsPronunciation
$4.99 once·4.7★ (373)·Updated Oct 12, 2026
Verdict
Reviews describe crashes on recent OS versions and a cramped, single-window layout that dumps all results into tiny print without font controls. That's a rough experience for an app whose whole job is readability.
Best for
Someone who already owns Roget's II in print and just wants occasional offline word lookups on an older iPad, and won't mind a dated interface.
The catch
Multiple reviewers report crashes on updated OS versions and a cluttered single-window display that's hard to read.
One-time purchaseThesaurus onlyVery large
