Concise Oxford English Dict.

Name: Concise Oxford English Dict.
Rating: 4.45 (10832 reviews)
Author: MobiSystems

Concise OXFORD English Dictionary - the Most Popular Dictionary Worldwide

Concise Oxford English Dict. is the most popular dictionary app worldwide, featuring over 240,000 entries, 50,000 audio pronunciations, and advanced search and learning tools to enhance your vocabulary. It offers both British and American pronunciations, a Tap to Translate feature, and essential learning aids, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their English language skills.

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By:: MobiSystems
Downloads:: 2,457,502+ 152
Rating:: 4.45
(10,832) 1 new ratings
Version:: 11.4.610 (Last updated: 2020-06-15)
Version code:: 610
Creation date:: 2013-03-29
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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Size:: 9.52M
Email:: su*****@mobisystems.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
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Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 11 hours ago

Ranking

# 34,873 ▲ 4

User reviews

Users appreciate the Concise Oxford English Dictionary app for its accurate, clear definitions and helpful audio pronunciations, making it useful for language learners. However, many find the user interface unintuitive, and the presence of persistent ads—even after payment—diminishes the experience. Additionally, offline access is limited and costly, and some users report missing words in the dictionary and dissatisfaction with the Word of the Day feature. Overall, it is valued for educational use but hindered by technical and monetization issues.

Pros

Provides accurate and clear definitions suitable for learners and competitive exams.
Includes audio pronunciations helping with correct word usage and British pronunciation.
Useful for expanding vocabulary and learning new words, especially for non-native English speakers.
Considered reputable due to being an Oxford dictionary.
Simple to use and helpful in understanding word etymology.

Cons

The app contains many ads, even for paid users, including ads for other apps from the developer.
Offline usage requires payment with a unclear or complicated access system, and the app may close if unpaid after trial.
The user interface is not intuitive and described as messy, leading to usability frustration.
Contains missing words and lacks certain vocabulary compared to other dictionaries, affecting its comprehensiveness.
Word of the Day (WotD) feature is poor and not educational, sometimes showing irrelevant or strange words.

Recent reviews

I'm conflicted. OED has, without question, the absolute worst WotD algorithm out there. It once chose "mass murder." Today's is "Mattins. Variant spelling of matins" (umm.. thanks?). It's so bad that I've actually grown to love it for the amusement it provides! Just don't expect an education.