Wordbook (universal) App Reviews

I love this app and use it on my iPad many times a day, every day.

I have tried 5 or 6 dictionaries and WordBook consistently has applicable definitions. Recently, I tried a new Oxford English Dictionary to add a few British words and definitions but even they couldn’t compare. It seems like WordBook is constantly learning and adding new words. Rarely, will they be lacking a word, like a historical term, from the Victorian era. Or a current word like one used for texting or colloquially. But that is rarely, the norm is you type in a word and there’s a definition. There is a word of the day, bookmark and history and customizing in the settings. If you’re looking for a dictionary that has many more words and definitions than the rest, with a very wide variety to choose from, WordBook’s the one. It’s the best dictionary.

I have been using WordBook Dictionary for a long while now, and because it’s great in giving me several definitions as well as the pronunciation of the word, I have not had to look for any other dictionary app since then. I appreciate the work the creators have done for this app. I hope to continue using it for years to come! I am satisfied with this app!

I Love it!

Refined refined refined Great pronunciation- seems like it isn't a robot Great thersarus/etymology Expand your mind!

Love it. Use it everyday. Would like the way it manages bookmarks to be a like more intuitive but awesome nonetheless.

I am a professional writer. I have been using digital dictionaries for decades on various platforms. This app definitely ranks top in class. Feature rich, easy to use, and comprehensive in scope. I make use of the thesaurus, etymology, pronunciation, and web related services frequently. I have had no service issues with iOS updates over the years. I would gladly pay 2-3 times the modest purchase price for the long term value.

I often have to revert to a better dictionary when writing and correcting papers. It is convenient but very incomplete.

Really love the expansive range of words, excellent definitions and synonyms. Not being a B of A customer, I have no issue with logo :)

I've had this app a long time and use it, awkwardly, to keep saved words. Could be five start but: 1. As designed it is simply easier to search definitions with a browser and developers make no attempt to address this. For example, a huge improvement in reading in iBooks for example, or any other such app to be able to "save to wordbook". 2. Search should have ability to produce suggestions when spelling is incorrect. Five stars with these changes, 2 without and that is generous as without it I don't really use it.

I am the worst speller on the face of the Earth. I was looking up the spelling of squirrel when I was asked to provide this review. I love worldBook XL. It is large enough to provide all the information you need on one page. It is easy to use. It is accurate. I use it every day. A real lifesaver when you just can't spell. I have used many spell checkers and this is the best. I wouldn't lye to you.

A much suggestion list for one, like me, who cannot spell.

The library of definitions is expansive and the etymology information is convenient in order to enrich ones understanding of the subject term. All of this, and it works flawlessly without an Internet connection. I have no complaints; this is truly an exceptional dictionary app.

Pet peeve of all mispronunciations is put forth as the correct pronunciation in this app. I don’t often use it for pronunciation. Most often I just require definitions. I was just saddened to hear this one.

Not a day goes by that I don't use this gem.

A rather dull word for this completely perfect application.

Irreplaceable app for the spelling impaired!

I'm not sure why but this application returns only a partial list of results when trying to solve an anagram. 🙁

Great to have dictionary available offline, but without extensions and split screen capabilities is really limits the usefulness.

I've been using this app for quite some time, after having tried other dictionary apps. I kept coming back to this app because it was faster, more practical and more versatile than the others. After reading some of the other reviews, frankly I am baffled as to some of the criticisms. This app is a great tool for writers of any kind.

This dictionary is one of the five, well, six actually, that I have on my iPad, and I find it useful. The etymology section for the words is useful and always interesting.

I've used this app for several years now and I like how quick you can find definitions, synonyms, antonyms, etc.

TpageD. Been using the app for over a year and it is much more resourceful than the others I've used.

I use this app often. Easy to use and informative.

Quick, easy to use, versatile reference for spelling, puzzles and word meanings.

I do a lot of company and product naming and the features are super helpful. I customized the web links to bring in the wiktionary which really completes the app nicely. Great.

I'm terrible speller and this is intuitive enough to get what I need.

This is a great dictionary app. Clean drop dead simple interface. Gets the job done and gets out of the way. First app that I install after a restore. It's that good.

WordBook is well-designed and highly useful. I don't know why anyone would use any other dictionary app. I've used this one as my reading companion for years.

I loved the iPhone version of this app and decided to dish out for the iPad version, intending to use it in Split View on my iPad Pro, BUT... it doesn't work. Come on developers. Your last update was in May 2015! Split View has been around since the iPad Air 2, and people are using iPad Pros as their main workhorses now. Please update.

Love having this app close to me at all times.

Similar to an encyclopedia. I cannot begin to cite the powerful features in this app. Within the definitions are links to related info. And links to online sources. So much more than a dictionary. I have purchased several dictionaries - this one is great and very useful for more than just definitions.

Long time user. Wonderful word tool.

Finally, a dictionary that has had the definitions for nearly all the words I've looked up. After several inadequate dictionaries, I found this one (WordBook). And I use it often, to look up a word or learn a new one. Great dictionary.

compared price per letter to the OED it's all I want for exMass

This app has not failed to provide what I need, quick and thorough definitions. Predictive spelling functions well and are always helpful. I have used it for years never needing to look for a better dictionary app. Highly recommend.

Nothing to complain about, so easy, quick and simple to use, don't know How it could be/get any better...thank you!

The app in my opinion is okay like I bought this app is a quick and easy app that I can look up words. But in my opinion it was not good enough for the price I have to pay. I am not going to comment saying it bad without proves. For one in some English words like “lead” there are two ways of saying it but this app provided one way. And sometimes when I look at how it define a certain words it’s hard for me to understand. Like the app is pretty easy to use I can give it credit for that but it need to improve to be better.

My go-to dictionary and thesaurus for years now. Comprehensive, flexible, intuitive. It's a joy to use.

This is my favorite dictionary, straight forward and easy to use. Very comprehensive and update regularly. It was packed with many unique and useful features: take notes, bookmark, puzzle solver… and the real voice recorded for every word is a plus. I love it!

UPDATE: THE APP FREZES AFTER CHANGING THE WEB LINKS!! PLEASE FIX!! Did not want Google as 2nd web link, so I copied and pasted the URLs-- then it froze up! Suggestion: please provide a way of re-ordering the URL links; copying, pasting, back spacing is a nuisance! REVIEW Well designed, excellent dictionary! This is based upon the highly-regarded Princeton Word Net lexical database, but with etymologies added in. Spiffy! It also includes the aforementioned web links, giving users quick access to online dictionaries, Wikipedia, and Google. Great feature that expands the power immensely. I've used this app for years on the iPhone, and it is indeed superb. I thought it would be a good idea to reward the developers by purchasing the version for the iPad. Plus, I wanted to have better looking text (crisp, not grainy) designed for the iPad screen. However, the XL version for the iPad, while quite good overall, was, in its first incarnation, something of a step backwards. There were several usability problems that needed fixing. They have addressed some of these and I've raised the rating, In what follows, I describe the issues, the updates, and offer suggestions for improvement. 1. MUCH BETTER NOW. For those who have aging eyes, or hold the iPad at a reading distance, the largest text still could be larger. Many of us do not hold the iPad or the iPhone right next to our eyeballs! :-) Note: I'm getting more comfortable with it, but still sometimes wish of a larger size. Th larger sizes seem better now, too. 2. One problem is that the etymology of the words is in a smaller font size and in a grey text that is harder to read. In fact, ironically, the iPhone version in its 2x mode is much easier to read and deal with on the iPad! This remains an issue-- why not make them colored, crisp, and in the same size, just spaced farther below? 3. Another major problem is that the background is a glaring white. For most words, the definitions do not take up much space on the screen. Consequently, the screen remains largely white and hard to look at. That's blinding, especially at night! I would urge the developers to give users the ability to change the color of the background paper/screen as well as that of the text-- much the way ebook apps do. In addition, there could be a Night Mode. Now, one's night adaptation and vision--and their partner's sleep :-) --are blinded by the glaring white screen. Very unpleasant! 4. Please put a button on the bottom toolbar that would take us directly to our bookmarked words. That's the way it works on the iPhone version, and it's much more convenient. Now, it's a multi-step process, and if it's been a while since one's used the app, it's a guessing game where that control is! 5. Finally, some suggestions. It would be nice to have a two-column mode in portrait orientation. The two-column arrangement with search on the left and words & definitions on the right would work well-- with both showing at the same time! It could be an option for the user. 6. THERE IS NOW A SOLUTION. By the way, is there any way of importing bookmarked and favorite words from the iPhone app into the iPad one? That would be particularly useful and help us continue to expand our vocabularies and word knowledge. Ah! There is. You have to email yourself the entries and then can import them! Thanks! Few other dictionary apps provide this, so this is helpful. In any event, thanks for making such a great dictionary and app!

I am a writer and continuously need a good dictionary and thesaurus. I believe I tried almost all of them at one point until I found this one. This absolutely the best dictionary I've ever used, electronic or conventional printing.

I still have to google words. This app is lousy

Nice work.

I turn to this daily if not several times a day. It is a quality piece of work. I highly recommend it.

Words are broken into syllables. Pronunciation is spoken. Origin of word is excellent. Most dictionaries don't show these any more.

Solid/available dictionary with extras and access to web dictionaries.

This dictionary is perfect for me. Love the bookmarks feature for learning new words

The convenience and speed of not needing to hit the web for definitions and synonyms can't be beat. And really well designed on top of it. One of my oldest and most-used apps. Wouldn't give it up.

I just love this app in every way possible! I use it as a dictionary, a thesaurus, a speller. I use Wordbook just to browse. This app never lets me down. I wish they'd update it though. As they are so thorough, I'm certain the developers could create interesting new ways to present this awesome app! Ignore the reviews that lower their ratings as they are way off base. I'd be willing to pay a little bit more; I'm that enthused.

A real lifesaver for an English major in undergrad constantly looking up this and that.

Quick to get what I want and back to reading. Love immediate pronunciation

I've used it almost daily for 2 years & I love it!