Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE)

Name: Oxford Deluxe (ODE and OTE)
Price: 3000 USD
Rating: 4.7 (319 reviews)
Author: Enfour, Inc.

By: Enfour, Inc.

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Features & Capabilities

Combines Oxford's largest single-volume English Dictionary and largest Thesaurus, plus audio all in one application —making this the largest Oxford English reference on ANY mobile platform.

● The entire Oxford Dictionary of English, Second Edition (ODE) ● and Oxford Thesaurus of English, Second Edition (OTE). 　 Including extensive reading & reference material, 　　over and above the core content ● 72,000 pre-recorded sound files from the Shorter Oxford English 　 Dictionary and Oxford SoundBank with native British voice actors.

◼ Application Features:

▪ full content of the unabridged texts ▪ complete appendices and front matter ▪ unique three-way cross-referencing search ▪ real-time progressing look-up ▪ wildcard searches for unknown words & quizzes ▪ hyperlinking between dictionary & thesaurus 　 plus to and from appendices ▪ fallback online search for esoteric or archaic words and the latest slang ▪ automatic history ▪ bookmarks with editable notations ▪ iCloud Bookmark syncing ▪ an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages ▪ an AI boosted anagram generator ▪ online searching for rare words ▪ unique support for round-trip search from other apps ▪ "Share" module to search within other apps (with history) ▪ "Oxford Broadcast" for split-screen or second screens ▪ "Word-of-the-Day" messages ▪ "Today" & LockScreen widgets ▪ 3D Touch & DarkMode support ▪ iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop ▪ iPhone 17 & iOS26 support ▪ iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support

◼ ODE Description

▶ The foremost single-volume authority on the English language ▶ Hundreds of new words and senses derived from the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus, giving the most complete and accurate picture of the English language

The Oxford Dictionary of English is at the forefront of language research, focusing on English as it is used today, informed by the most up-to-date evidence from the largest language research programme in the world, including the 800-million-word Oxford English Corpus. This revised edition includes hundreds of brand-new words and senses, as well as up-to-date encyclopedic information, and extensive appendices covering topics such as countries, heads of state, and chemical elements.

◼ OTE Description

▶ Authoritative coverage of more synonyms and antonyms than any other A-Z thesaurus ▶ New and up-to-date synonyms and senses, based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus ▶ Accessible and easy to use, with synonyms given in order of usefulness and key synonyms highlighted ▶ Lists including foreign words and phrases, and imitative words added to the completely revised centre section giving useful vocabulary on a broad range of topics, from clothes and food, to medicine and music ▶ Special Features: Choose the Right Word boxes that help distinguish between close synonyms, plus Word Links panels: look up the word 'coin' and find the link with 'numismatic'

The WordFinder section of word lists has been fully revised and reorganized with its own quick-reference index and includes topics from clothes and food, to medicine and music, with new lists of foreign words and phrases, archaic words, imitative words, British and American equivalents, and more. It is an invaluable resource to help broaden your vocabulary and provide quick answers to word puzzles and crossword clues.

◼ Sound Files from the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary & Oxford SoundBank

◼ Features: ▶ high-quality recordings with native English pronunciations ▶ accurate coverage of different homographs, variant forms and inflections

Oxford Dictionary of English (ODE), Second Edition revised 　© Oxford University Press 2005 Oxford Thesaurus of English (OTE) Second Edition revised 　© Oxford University Press 2006 Soundfiles from the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary 　© Oxford University Press 2002

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Enfour, Inc.

Rating:

4.70

(319) 1 new ratings

Version:

16.2 Last updated: 2026-03-12

Version code:

883285604

Creation date:

2009-03-27

Compatible devices:

Size:

554.08MB

Price:

3000

URLs:

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Full description:

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Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

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Developed by:

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Apple Apps Store

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Website:

http://www.enfour.com/iphone/apps/oup/ox_deluxe.html

User Reviews

Reviewers largely praise Oxford Deluxe for its breadth—a comprehensive dictionary and strong thesaurus with clear etymology and ongoing updates. However, the app is frequently criticized for an outdated, awkward UI; awkward navigation between dictionary and thesaurus; reports of incomplete content (abridged OED and missing words); stability issues (crashes, freezing, licensing quirks); and high price relative to perceived value. Overall, content quality is high, but usability, reliability, and cost concerns repeatedly temper the positive feedback.

Pros

Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus in one app, widely described as a one-stop resource.
High-quality definitions with etymology, idioms, and usage guidance.
Ongoing updates and compatibility with new iOS devices, indicating sustained support.
Indispensable thesaurus content for writers and academics.
One-time purchase model with no ongoing subscription.

Cons

Outdated, non-modern UI/UX with fonts and color schemes that feel stuck in the past.
Content can be incomplete or abridged; not a full OED and some words are missing.
Cumbersome navigation between dictionary and thesaurus; results often require extra steps.
Stability issues including crashes, freezes, and error messages; compatibility problems on older devices.
High price relative to value; perceived lack of full language coverage and recurring performance issues.

Recent reviews

Here are just two reasons why this app should be avoided: 1) You can't choose what type of font you want! An English dictionary where you can't choose the font! 2) This version includes a thesaurus, but you have to physically choose the thesaurus to see the results. In other words the app does not present the results of a searched word within one window. Instead you must choose dictionary and then thesaurus to see the results - every time! The app is also poorly designed. It does look as though it was developed in the 1980's and a developer just ported it over from a windows version. For the price the developers should have produced a much more functional dictionary/thesaurus. Avoid this app.

by BM*****, 2026-01-24

I have this app on Mac and a different one on PC. This particular app is disappointing for several reasons, the first being dictionary comprehensiveness. At least 25% of the time, I search for words that it can not find. For example, lede, as in 'bury the lede.' The PC app contains the definition, and even the popular search engine brings up the information, going so far as to cite the OED and provide a link to the Oxford website page! Second, the high-school thesaurus quality. The number of results per word (synonyms and antonyms) is meager, offering a small number of alternatives, each of which is often a straightforward, familiar word. There are no deep dives or partial approximations. Finally - usability. The interface offers a radio button to choose between Dictionary and Thesaurus, but it provides results for Dictionary even when you select Thesaurus. Many are unaware that the OED most of us think of is actually the abridged version. The complete edition spans many volumes. This database may be abridged, but even so, words like lede are included in the abridged version. As it stands, this app seems no better than Webster's with an Oxford logo. In some respects, I regret the purchase.