# Lingvo English Dictionary

> Spanish, German, French & more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id391989146](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id391989146)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id391989146`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Content AI, LLC
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (396 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-28
- **First published:** 2010-11-05
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lingvo-english-dictionary/id391989146)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://contentai.ru/privacy](https://contentai.ru/privacy)

## Description

Lingvo English Dictionary is a powerful offline dictionary that lets you translate words and phrases quickly, with 5 basic dictionaries included for free across 6 languages and premium dictionaries available for 11 languages. Once downloaded, dictionaries work offline, making it ideal for travel, study, or work. Each entry includes translations, usage examples, phonetic transcriptions, inflected forms, and native pronunciation in supported dictionaries.

Key features include photo translation on iPhone, flashcards with cross‑device sync, translation from other apps via clipboard, Share, or drag‑and‑drop on iPad, and multi‑dictionary workflows. It supports two apps at once in Split View on iPad, shows declensions and conjugations, and provides fast search with auto‑complete, history up to 100 translations, and voice input. Purchases sync across devices, and flashcards sync for effective learning.

## Rankings

- #80,350 — Overall

## Review summary

Users laud Lingvo for high-quality Russian dictionaries and long-term value with no subscription fees. However, complaints recur about failed restoration of purchased dictionaries after device changes, missing or misrepresented language coverage, iPhone X-era compatibility and UI issues, and inconsistent support. These issues drive distrust over continued purchases and expectations about updates and problem resolution.

### Pros

- High-quality, comprehensive dictionaries, especially Russian-English and Russian-Russian terms.
- Long-term reliability and value with broad dictionary collection and no mandatory subscriptions.
- Widely regarded as among the best dictionaries for learners and serious students.
- Variety of dictionaries and confidence in content quality.

### Cons

- In-app purchases and dictionary purchases cannot be restored after device change or reinstall.
- Limited language availability and missing advertised dictionaries (e.g., English-Spanish, informal English-Russian).
- Compatibility and UI issues on iPhone X and newer devices; outdated interface on older layouts.
- Support responsiveness problems and ineffective problem reporting tools.
- Pricing concerns and distrust due to purchases potentially being lost or devalued.

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