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Collins English Dictionary

A complete dictionary with more than 722 000 words, meanings and phrases.

MobiSystems · com.mobisystems.msdict.embedded.wireless.collins.ed

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 500K+ downloads v11.1.561c 9 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v11.1.561c (561)
Updated
Oct 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size
9 MB
Requires
Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support
ARM 64-bit
Category
Books & Reference (app)
Listed since
Aug 16, 2019 (at least)
Permissions
13 (3 sensitive)
Website
mobisystems.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Collins English Dictionary is an app by MobiSystems in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least August 2019. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 13 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: camera, display over other apps and modify shared storage. Compared with version 9.0.275c, it adds 2 new permissions: “Google Play install referrer” and “Run foreground services”.

What's new in v11.1.561c

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Collins English Dictionary - the most comprehensive, up-to-date and trustworthy English dictionary available.  • Contains more than 722,000 words, meanings and phrases  • Reintroduces literary and rare words useful for crossword solvers and setters as well as Scrabble players  • Includes the latest new words and extensive coverage of scientific and technical vocabulary  • Completed with more than 8,500 place names and 5,500 biographies  • NEW! Translate words in any other Android app with the Tap to Translate feature, and do it in style with any of the four colorful new themes. With all of the latest words to enter the English language as well as over 8,500 place names and 5,500 biographies you have thousands of fascinating facts and figures at your fingertips. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English. For more than a century, Collins’ editors have worked to create dictionaries that meet the needs of the world they define. They’re still doing so today, tracking language change around the world and vetting suggestions from the public on collinsdictionary.com, to ensure Collins English Dictionary is truly the home of living language. Also includes advanced search and language tools that have become the staple of quality language apps from MobiSystems, Inc. SEARCH TOOLS - effortlessly find words thanks to a clear, functional, and easy-to-use interface. Designed to provide the most comprehensive search experience the dictionary combines several search tools to match or suggest what you are looking for, including:  • Search autocomplete helps find words quickly by displaying predictions as you type  • Keyword lookup allows you to search within compound words and phrases  • Looking for a specific word but don't know how it's spelled? We've got you covered with our automatic ‘Fuzzy filter’ to correct word spelling, as well as ‘Wild card’ ('*' or '?') to replace a letter or entire parts of a word  • Camera search looks up words in the camera viewfinder and displays results  • Use our Voice search when you don't know how an entry is spelled.  • NEW! Tap to Translate entries in other apps  • Share word definitions via installed apps on your device LEARNING TOOLS - engaging features that help you further enhance your vocabulary.  • Designed to give you the freedom to structure your studies the way you see fit the 'Favorites' option allows you to create custom folders with lists of words from the vast library of entries  • ‘Recent’ list to easily review looked-up words  • Learn a new word every day with our ‘Word of the day’ option  • Home screen widget provides random words at a glance ***This is a fully functional 30-day trial version*** Get MORE by purchasing the full version:  • Permanently unlock the complete features list  • Offline mode - look up words without an internet connection  • Premium Support – Get expedited support for any app-related issues  • Ad-free

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v9.0.275c.

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 10, 2020.
  • Certificate issued to “Mobisystems Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Mar 10, 2020
  • Validated against Google Play Mar 10, 2020
  • Antivirus scan result not available
  • Signed byCN=, OU=, O=Mobisystems Inc., C=
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)3D:6D:4C:6C:0F:FD:5D:BF:06:06:61:9C:32:18:82:33:63:95:E8:80
  • File MD549885f9d819b02a9ccb50728db1499d3
  • Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (13)

Collins English Dictionary requests 13 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Collins English Dictionary APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Collins English Dictionary APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 49885f9d819b02a9ccb50728db1499d3.

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