Important information about Cambridge Dictionary Apps
Cambridge Dictionary apps have been removed from the app stores and are no longer available to download.
The Cambridge Dictionary team is focusing on developing new products and services to support English learners and teachers. As a result, we’re no longer updating or supporting existing apps.
Which apps are affected?
All Cambridge Dictionary apps on the list below are affected:
- Advanced Learner's Dictionary: English-Simplified Chinese (Cambridge)
- Advanced Learner's Dictionary: English-Simplified Chinese Sounds
- Advanced Learner's Dictionary: English-Traditional Chinese (Cambridge)
- Advanced Learner's Dictionary: English-Traditional Chinese Sounds
- Simplified Chinese upgrade
- Traditional Chinese upgrade
- Cambridge Dictionaries App
- Cambridge Dictionaries updates
- Cambridge Advanced Learner's and English Pronouncing Dictionary
- Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary (Old Version)
- Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary 18th edition
- Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary 4th edition
- Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English–Polish
- Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English–Russian
- Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English–Turkish
If you already have a Cambridge Dictionary app
If you already have one of the apps listed above installed on your device, you can continue to use it, but please be aware that it will no longer receive updates or technical support.
Because these apps are no longer being updated, we can’t guarantee that they'll continue to work as expected with future changes to devices or operating systems.
Refunds for recent purchases
If you purchased the app on or after 14 September 2025, you may be eligible for a refund.
To request a refund, please contact our Customer Support team at dictionary@cambridge.org and provide:
- A screen shot of your app purchase from GooglePlay or AppStore.
Be sure to include the date of purchase - we can only refund purchases made on or after 14 September 2025.
If you're eligible for a refund
Your refund will be sent by bank transfer from the UK. As the details needed to receive an international payment can vary by country and bank, please check with your bank to make sure you provide us with all the information needed to receive the payment.
Please send us:
- Your full name
- Country
- Account holder name
- Bank name
- Bank account details needed to receive a payment from the UK
- Any international payment details required by your bank, such as an IBAN, SWIFT/BIC code or routing number
Once we have your details, we’ll pass your refund to our Finance team for payment. You should receive payment within 30 days.
If you haven’t received your refund after 30 days, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Purchases made before 14 September 2025
Unfortunately, purchases made before 14 September 2025 are not eligible for a refund.
Need help?
If you have any questions about the app or the refund process, please contact our Customer Support team at dictionary@cambridge.org
We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused, and thank you for using the Cambridge Dictionary apps.