American Heritage Dictionary 5

Cannot download offline content with recent version, requires Internet connection to download audio & graphics.

Sound playback lags or doesn't work. Download content for offline use doesn't work.

Note that this dictionary doesn't have thesaurus which AHD 4 Deluxe as. I discovered that only after having completed in-app purchase. I bought this dictionary hoping to stay just with one new dictionary which turned out to be impractical. Other than that this is a nice dictionary, probably one of the best.

I tried a couple of dictionaries, can't be too sure about paragon's merriam webster though, but the ones I got (oxford, webster inc's version of merriam webster) -

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Overpriced. Does not compare with the printed editions. I regret buying this.

This is an great dictionary. Excellent definitions. Literate. Semi-encyclopaedic. Nicely adapted from the print version – which I also have – for use on the iPad. It is only let down by the fact that updates are not incremental but require a full half-gig download every time the editors decide to add a few new words.

After the recent update it keeps crashing.

I upgraded to AHD5 from AHD4 and the new dictionary is noticeably better (especially with etymologies, illustrations and better handling of pronunciations)… I have used AHD4 from the first day in the app store and over the years you really learn just how amazing it is to have a decent dictionary permanently sitting in your pocket so upgrading was a must and I think the 50% discount pretty generous (you don't get a discount if you buy the physical book)… The upgrade process didn't work for me initially but Enfour provided great email support and always answered my queries promptly The secret to the upgrade is to force quite ADH4 after downloading ADH5 and before launching ADH5 for the first time - if you do this you should see the screen with the discount price… Anyway whether upgrading or buying for the first time this is a first rate dictionary, up to date, easy to use, detailed and comprehensive content and great user support!

Existing customers using Ah4 should be permitted to use this new edition free of cost!