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Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA
Nasda Studios · 225 ratings · ★ 4.9
4.9
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225 ratings
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Top complaints - extracted from 18 negative reviews
Recurring phrases mined from 1-2★ reviews. The bigger the percentage, the more users have the same problem. Fix the top 2-3 in your version and you have product-market fit on day one.
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"dictionary"
7 negative reviews mention this · 39% of all complaints
★★★★★ "What happened?. This app has changed completely. The majority of definitions used to have clear references to scripture, and examples of the words being used in the Bible. I just checked several words, and those references are almost entirely gone. Most te…" - +-[j0jo]-+
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"work"
6 negative reviews mention this · 33% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Doesn’t work. I paid for app but it doesn’t work. I have an I phone 16. I choose the word but the definition page is blank. No matter which word I choose. I’ve closed out and go back in and still nothing." - BeckyL78
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"definitions"
5 negative reviews mention this · 28% of all complaints
★★★★★ "What happened?. This app has changed completely. The majority of definitions used to have clear references to scripture, and examples of the words being used in the Bible. I just checked several words, and those references are almost entirely gone. Most te…" - +-[j0jo]-+
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"words"
5 negative reviews mention this · 28% of all complaints
★★★★★ "What happened?. This app has changed completely. The majority of definitions used to have clear references to scripture, and examples of the words being used in the Bible. I just checked several words, and those references are almost entirely gone. Most te…" - +-[j0jo]-+
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"1828"
5 negative reviews mention this · 28% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Disappointing. I have a copy of the 1828 Dictionary and this isn’t even close! First, what is up with putting a German eagle on the cover? Secondly, where are all the amazing sentence illustrations? Where are the depth of definitions? And where is the ent…" - happy mom in Texas 12345
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"disappointed"
4 negative reviews mention this · 22% of all complaints
★★★★★ "A Lot of Words Missing. I read a lot of archaic writings, and I have been disappointed that this dictionary has so many words omitted." - RR4ever782
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"iphone"
4 negative reviews mention this · 22% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Nothing in the app. I have two stars because I am a fan of the 1828, but this app is not working for my iPhone 4. If you fix this problem I would appreciate it since I have paid you five dollars. In my opinion that is a great price for a working product. Pleas…" - preacherman8030
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"definition"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "What happened?. This app has changed completely. The majority of definitions used to have clear references to scripture, and examples of the words being used in the Bible. I just checked several words, and those references are almost entirely gone. Most te…" - +-[j0jo]-+
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"word"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "What happened?. This app has changed completely. The majority of definitions used to have clear references to scripture, and examples of the words being used in the Bible. I just checked several words, and those references are almost entirely gone. Most te…" - +-[j0jo]-+
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"doesn"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Help!. What I type into the annotations portion doesn’t show up! And I tap on “app support” and it says “website coming soon.” The feature I bought this for is invisible and I can’t resolve it by simple reinstalling. I want my money back please if…" - G97330
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"money"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Help!. What I type into the annotations portion doesn’t show up! And I tap on “app support” and it says “website coming soon.” The feature I bought this for is invisible and I can’t resolve it by simple reinstalling. I want my money back please if…" - G97330
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"paid"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Doesn’t work. I paid for app but it doesn’t work. I have an I phone 16. I choose the word but the definition page is blank. No matter which word I choose. I’ve closed out and go back in and still nothing." - BeckyL78
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What happened?
This app has changed completely. The majority of definitions used to have clear references to scripture, and examples of the words being used in the Bible. I just checked several words, and those references are almost entirely gone. Most telling are the words “sheep” and “shepherd”. Sheep especially used to have a long, and deeply meaningful definition in light of the word’s significance in Christianity. I opened the App Store to see if there was an explanation for the change. There isn’t one. What I noticed though is that an app that has reviews from as long ago as 11 years, somehow now has less than 50 reviews. I also noticed the developers labeling a review that pointed out the changes in the app as a fake review from another dictionary developer. There is a good possibility this review will also be labeled as fake. There is one way to tell if these critical reviews are fake - check the updated dictionary for yourself. If you are lucky, after a bland definition resembling definitions found in almost every dictionary, there may be a reference to a single verse.
Help!
What I type into the annotations portion doesn’t show up! And I tap on “app support” and it says “website coming soon.” The feature I bought this for is invisible and I can’t resolve it by simple reinstalling. I want my money back please if this can’t be fixed.
Beware
The app updated and has now taken out the scripture references....from where the definitions originated. Better get yourself a hard copy of this and a King James Bible too because this is the way it's going.
Doesn’t work
I paid for app but it doesn’t work. I have an I phone 16. I choose the word but the definition page is blank. No matter which word I choose. I’ve closed out and go back in and still nothing.
Scam
Read the two negative reviews. Developer made excuses for faults in the dictionary
Disappointing
I have a copy of the 1828 Dictionary and this isn’t even close!
First, what is up with putting a German eagle on the cover?
Secondly, where are all the amazing sentence illustrations?
Where are the depth of definitions?
And where is the entomology of the words?
This is like some middle school dictionary!
Maybe I purchased the wrong one but I’d sure like my money back. This was pure deception!
First, what is up with putting a German eagle on the cover?
Secondly, where are all the amazing sentence illustrations?
Where are the depth of definitions?
And where is the entomology of the words?
This is like some middle school dictionary!
Maybe I purchased the wrong one but I’d sure like my money back. This was pure deception!
disappointed
I’m literally watching my friend open his original version of this dictionary and it does not have the same definitions. I honestly, feel like it’s a waste of my money.
Lacks full definitions
I have the real Webster's 1828 dictionary and this app does not have full definitions. It's very incomplete and I want a refund.
Hugely disappointing
The app won't work on my phone but I was still able to purchase. That is terrible dishonesty!
Lest & beseech not in 1828?
Update this app! Basic words in hardcopy would make this app official!!!
The Dictarency of 1833
The app on the dictarency of 1833
Missing quotes
It lacks quotes, which are part of the pleasure of the original work. Clearly, this is the handiwork of Satan. Not only does Satan erode our divine, English language, but he knows iOS development and dilutes our App Store.
Disappointed 😔
Want this app!
Won't work on iPhone 3G.
We old phone people are important too!!
Won't work on iPhone 3G.
We old phone people are important too!!
Nonfunctional
Paid the $5 but doesn't work on iPhone 3GS, no content whatsoever. There is no indication of this in the compatibility listing. FIX IT!!
No good ( iPhone 4)
I was excited to see this app for iPhone but was disappointed to see that it won't work with my iPhone 4.
A Lot of Words Missing
I read a lot of archaic writings, and I have been disappointed that this dictionary has so many words omitted.
Too many inaccuracies
I just happened to look up the word 'sin' and the definition is full of inaccuracies which do not match the printed version of the 1828 dictionary. There are at least seven words missing in this definition on the app.
Nothing in the app
I have two stars because I am a fan of the 1828, but this app is not working for my iPhone 4. If you fix this problem I would appreciate it since I have paid you five dollars. In my opinion that is a great price for a working product. Please fix this. Thank you.
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