Chambers Dictionary App Reviews

This is a superb iPad dictionary in my view. I tried a few free dictionaries, and the best one was the word press one. But this Chambers one is even better. It is amazing that you can get so much knowledge and history in one place for only 7.99. I only wish that when the app is booted that it would automatically clear the search field and bring up the keyboard. Its very tedious to have to type the same two or three clicks to clear the previous word and bring up the keyboard.

One of the most detailed dictionaries available for iOS- great for word lovers.

Dictionary for Kindergartners. Refund please.

It"s great that I used word dictionary, it,s accessible all requirements, thanks a lot to designer and all official staffs. Sincerely yours. New user

Oh yes; clean, clear, right on!

This dictionary does everything. The coverage is more than comprehensive and the etymologies especially well done. Wouldnt be without it.

Chambers has become my go-to dictionary for everyday use, both online and in print. It seems to have more entries than American Heritage, Merriam-Websters Collegiate, or the Oxford American Dictionary, and its definitions are often simpler and almost always at least as precise. The app is easy to use, completely functional even with relatively old versions of iOS, and uncluttered by annoying pop-up ads and banners—and its free. Whats not to like? Highly recommended.

Ive tried all the dictionary apps, and this one is my new favorite. It has all the features of the other good apps combined: typing letters in the search box brings up matching words immediately; tapping a word in one definition brings you to the definition of THAT word; theres an immense vocabulary on tap; theres a standard pronunciation key, parts of speech, etymologies, and most importantly, very clear definitions. The app makes intelligent suggestions about alternative spellings or related words. A book I was reading mentioned the word "chafron." I looked it up but found no match. Then I noticed a drop-down list of suggested alternatives on the right, one of which was "chaffron." Tapping this brought me to the definition of "chamfron," for which chaffron is an alternative, and which I knew from the context was the word I was looking for. I havent run into any of the "light-hearted" definitions yet, but the ones Ive seen - and the app has all of the "test words" I try in a new dictionary - have been spot-on. This dictionary app, for me, is worth every penny.

If you are addicted to the English cryptic, and do AZED or Mephisto regularly, and find it cumbersome to travel with a dictionary, this is the one to buy. Sparse and efficient interface, seems to have all the content including "taghairm". Highly commended.

I got all dictionaries but vey impressed with this one. One of my best ones. Its the Best in term we go with the price and content.

I finally found a dictionary that provides precise and clear definitions. I am a broad reader and find this app to be the most effective and efficient for all my readings. It syncs your favorite/bookmarked words between your iPhone and iPad. The price at 4.99 is a steal. So many features. This blows away all the free dictionary apps by far. Itd be unwise not to get this app.

By far the best I have tried—the interface is both fast and pleasant, and offers powerful search features that should be standard on any dictionary application (including wildcard, partial matches, homonyms, etc.). This is the closest I have come to enjoying an English dictionary app more than its printed version. For French dictionaries, the Dixel app definitely brings dictionaries in the era of the portable computer.

Great reference for etymology, varied definitions, and concision.

GUI is fine. It os the same as the free wordweb app GUI. The content is subpar in my opinion. Absolutely no example sentences. This dictionary is a definite no for English learns.

I may be petty, but Im going to pan every app that follows John Ives knuckledragging example and "flattens" their icon. This is not my all time favorite dictionary (and I use several regularly) but its very close to the top of my list.

Great work, thanks

Fast, clean and professional. The x-reference feature with the chambers thesaurus is a great. I use it everyday and thoroughly satisfied.

There are some word-processing functions I must use my Windows ; ( laptop for, and I keep my iPad next to me so I can use this app and the Chambers thesaurus app. This is indispensable to me, easy to use. Rare is the word that a suggestion doesnt pop up. The last one was vice versa - which I spelled "visa verses!" No wonder I had to go to the Internet for that one. Well worth the small cost.

This is an adequate dictionary, no doubt, but care should be used with its spelling preferences. In particular, in many cases it presents the usage of a _minority_ of those for whom English is their first language as the principle spelling, which could mislead the reader.

Ive had this app for a couple of years now: it is excellent. It never comes up short when Im looking for a word, it is beautifully designed and presented, and the pronunciation guides are top notch. I deleted OEDs expensive effort after a week.