Search Is Too Slow
I’ve tried many dictionary apps but still couldn’t find the perfect fit for me. The closest I got was Word Vault. It’s an excellent app but there has been no updates for a long time so I’ve always been on the hunt for an alternative. I heard about LookUp long ago but have held off buying it because it requires an internet connection. I finally bit the bullet on iOS 14’s release because this app is a shining example of a great app that supports the latest OS features. Alas, I was disappointed when I used the search. This is arguably the most important aspect of a dictionary app. It’s something I shouldn’t even have to think about. The delay between entering a word in the search field and waiting for the list of closely-matched words to show up in a list is too noticeable. It needs to be more responsive. My critiques about other dictionary apps have never been about search or performance but rather the subjective design decisions so I was utterly surprised and frustrated. I hope the developer addresses this flaw soon. It’s way too obvious to be ignored. I will update my review and rating when this is fixed. Otherwise, this app looks good and I love that you can organise your words into different collections. If you don’t mind the 2-second wait every time you try to look up a word, this might just be the perfect dictionary app for you.
