LookUp: English Dictionary App

Name: LookUp: English Dictionary App
Rating: 4.7 (3104 reviews)
Author: Squircle Apps LLP

By: Squircle Apps LLP App

Vocabulary Builder & Thesaurus

Overview

Version:

12.1.5

Last updated: 2026-08-01

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

(3,104)

Version:

12.1.5 Last updated: 2026-08-01

Version code:

889143891

Creation date:

2014-05-29

Compatible devices:

Size:

520.19MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 32,574 ▼ 50

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 26

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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

Using LookUp is like stepping into an art museum for words. Its images and typography are bright and welcoming—nobody needs a map to navigate—and I have frequented its galleries for many years now. I have curated my own collections from books I’ve read, loving some and saving others. The Notes feature has allowed me to make my own contributions. I can record where I first stumbled across each new word. Gaskell, Elliot, Wordsworth, and Keats are a few recent authors and poets that your app has helped me navigate, and they also walk its galleries. I am curious to see where the creativity and curation will go next.

by Ka*****, 2026-06-28

I think the app is great. The content and presentation are great. I runs flawlessly on my iPad and my iPhone. I have three different Mac computers. It errors every time I try to open it on all three machines. It has been this way from the start. I’ve written twice to the developer, Squircle Apps LLP. It has been over a month and I’ve never received a response. An online search indicates this is a known problem. The app needs to be fixed or the developer needs to quit advertising they support Mac. It is a lie.