# Oxford Deluxe (InApp)

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id600474524](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id600474524)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id600474524`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** English Channel, Inc.
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (313 ratings)
- **Version:** 17.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-18
- **First published:** 2013-02-25
- **Size:** 556 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oxford-deluxe-inapp/id600474524)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.english-channel.tv/faq/privacy.html](http://www.english-channel.tv/faq/privacy.html)

## Description

Oxford Deluxe (InApp) is the ultimate English reference tool for mobile and desktop, uniting the Oxford Dictionary of English (ODE) and Oxford Thesaurus of English (OTE) with extensive audio and cross-referencing. It delivers the largest Oxford English reference on any platform, including 72,000 pre-recorded sound files and full content, plus features like AI Teacher for ESL learners, Word of the Day, iCloud syncing, widgets, and round-trip search across apps. 

Key capabilities include offline access to unabridged texts, extensive appendices, three-way cross-referencing search, real-time lookups, history, bookmarks with notes, and Share integration, making it a comprehensive language tool for learners, writers, and reference enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #89,707 — Overall
- #44 — thesaurus

## Review summary

The app offers a rich, thorough dictionary with pronunciation, cross-references, and a capable Thesaurus, plus useful features like flashcards and offline access, kept users engaged and learning. Consistent complaints focus on licensing/payment hurdles, a confusing UI, stability issues, and problematic search behavior, along with perceived insufficient depth and high price. Overall, strong content and learning tools are offset by reliability and UX problems that hinder consistent use for some users.

### Pros

- Rich, thorough dictionary with pronunciation, cross-references, and a capable Thesaurus
- Helpful learning tools including flashcards
- Offline access for use without internet
- Easy to use and navigate (positive overall usability)

### Cons

- Licensing and payment problems after purchase (in-app purchases, restoring licenses, login issues)
- Unintuitive, cluttered UI and poor overall UX
- Performance instability (lags, crashes, unexpected logouts)
- Frustrating search behavior (no auto-fill, prompts to purchase after each word)
- Concerns about content depth and perceived high price

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