Reviews of Fora Dictionary

By: Ismail Alper Yilmaz

List of user reviews and ratings for Fora Dictionary

Total ratings

2.96 (Rating count: 2,658)

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Review summary

Reviews consistently praise Fora Dictionary for strong offline support, with the ability to import and manage many dictionaries from various formats and its solid integration with ebook readers. However, multiple reviews highlight recurring issues: a difficult, error-prone dictionary import process (especially with Android permissions and OS updates), a non-intuitive or dated UI, incomplete pronunciation audio across languages, and a desire for more dictionaries. Some users also cite premium pricing. Overall, a powerful offline tool with room for reliability improvements and better content coverage.

Pros

Excellent offline support with the ability to import and manage many dictionaries (StarDict and other formats).
Broad dictionary format compatibility and smooth integration with ebook readers for quick lookups across apps.
Generally regarded as one of the best offline dictionary apps on Android.
Includes a thesaurus and supports useful dictionary features.

Cons

Difficult and inconsistent dictionary import experience, with Android permissions, folder access, and OS-version issues (e.g., Android 10).
Non-intuitive UI and an old-looking design; usability issues while adding dictionaries.
Pronunciation audio is incomplete or inconsistent across languages (good for English, poor for others).
Limited dictionary coverage; users want more dictionaries and easier ways to obtain them.
Premium features are overpriced.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.20

All time rating average: 2.96

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22% (12)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-21	Me*****	Incredibly useful dictionary app. But the primitive UI should be improved.
Incredibly useful dictionary app. But the primitive UI should be improved.
2026-04-18	Re*****	Very good app. Ok UI is very special. And importing a own dictionary works only with uploading and giving the app the URL. But this is a limitation from Android. Perhaps a Dropbox support could help in future.
Very good app. Ok UI is very special. And importing a own dictionary works only with uploading and giving the app the URL. But this is a limitation from Android. Perhaps a Dropbox support could help in future.
2026-02-15	Sa*****	can't use
can't use
2026-01-25	Ja*****	great app, people its just too stupid to add the dictionarys, just check the website instructions all you need to do its add the zip to the imports.
great app, people its just too stupid to add the dictionarys, just check the website instructions all you need to do its add the zip to the imports.
2025-07-20	Ow*****	Thank you for your dictionary
Thank you for your dictionary
2025-07-07	Da*****	looks great but need more dictionaries
looks great but need more dictionaries
2025-05-05	As*****	best offline dictionary👍
best offline dictionary👍
2025-04-22	Vo*****	Great dictionary app
Great dictionary app
2025-03-24	Ke*****	Best offline dictionary! I imported many StarDict dictionaries available online, and I can use this app to find word definitions complete with pictures and examples. For instance, try and look up "compass" after importing Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 8th edition. However, the app can play English sounds perfectly, but can't play Russian sounds well. For example, it says "Davaz" when I ask it to say "давай."
Best offline dictionary! I imported many StarDict dictionaries available online, and I can use this app to find word definitions complete with pictures and examples. For instance, try and look up "compass" after importing Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 8th edition. However, the app can play English sounds perfectly, but can't play Russian sounds well. For example, it says "Davaz" when I ask it to say "давай."
2025-03-14	De*****	Fora, I'm using you with conjunction of PocketBook. I'm ready to buy you but only obstacle in this way. GIVE ME THE SIMPLY WAY ADD CUSTOM DICTIONARIES, Please :)
Fora, I'm using you with conjunction of PocketBook. I'm ready to buy you but only obstacle in this way. GIVE ME THE SIMPLY WAY ADD CUSTOM DICTIONARIES, Please :)