LookUp: English Dictionary App

Name: LookUp: English Dictionary App
Rating: 4.7 (3092 reviews)
Author: Squircle Apps LLP

By: Squircle Apps LLP App

Vocabulary Builder & Thesaurus

Overview

Version:

12.1.3

Last updated: 2026-07-21

Features & Capabilities

Build your English vocabulary the smart way with LookUp. It blends an Oxford-powered dictionary, an illustrated Word of the Day, and personal word collections to help new words stick.

Look up words instantly for definitions, thesaurus, pronunciations, example sentences, and translations in 20+ languages. Save words, study with flashcards and spaced-repetition quizzes, and prep for exams or everyday conversation. Awards include App Store Editor's Choice, Webby Honoree 2021, and MacStories Update of the Year 2019.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Writing

By:

Squircle Apps LLP

Rating:

4.70

(3,092) 4 new ratings

Version:

12.1.3 Last updated: 2026-07-21

Version code:

888597810

Creation date:

2014-05-29

Compatible devices:

Size:

520.18MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 34,343 ▼ 118

Other rankings

#5 in The Best Dictionary Apps

#6 in Essential Reference Apps

#9 in The Best Apps for Homework Help

#22 in The Best Brain-Training Apps

#2 in lookup keyword 29

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Developed by:

Squircle Apps LLP

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lookup-english-dictionary-app/id872564448

Website:

https://squircleapps.com

User Reviews

Users praise LookUp for its clean design and useful Word of the Day feature, with a strong dictionary core and solid watchOS experience. However, many reviews highlight pain points: heavy monetization and limited free access, frequent bugs and performance problems across devices, inconsistent cross-device functionality (Shortcuts, collections, offline support, and desktop access), and occasional subscription persistence issues. The app’s content and design are valued, but pricing and reliability remain major drawbacks.

Pros

Uncluttered, visually appealing UI that is easy to use and navigate.
Word of the Day widget and daily word support is a valued feature.
Reliable dictionary content that many users find helpful for writing and vocabulary building.
Strong watchOS experience and design improvements for Apple Watch.

Cons

Monetization and paywalls: most features are locked behind LookUp+ and the free tier is very limited.
Bugs and reliability issues across devices: crashes (especially on Apple Watch), slow searches, and occasional blank previews after updates.
Cross-device limitations and feature gaps: issues with Shortcuts, collections saving, offline support, and lack of desktop sync.
Subscription persistence issues: some users report their subscription being forgotten or requiring reinstallation to regain access.

Recent reviews

Everything is behind a paywall. Even their “free” word of the day is paywalled after 2 days. Will be switching to a different word of the day app. One that isn’t so greedy

by Be*****, 2026-05-22

I was disappointed to see that almost every feature on this app, like the tests and review quizzes, were locked behind “LookUp+.” I eventually settled for just using the word of the day widget, and it worked, but after two days, it expired, and became locked until I purchased the upgrade, meaning I could do literally nothing, and the app became a huge advertisement for “LookUp+.”