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No comparison with web site versionThe web site version is an excellent tool for language learners; this app version is not. The word database appears to be a severely cut down version of the website version and is pretty useless for my languages (Swedish and Persian) despite a great number of words being available on the website version. Is this app made by the same people as the website? Or is it a counterfeit version?.Version: 3.1.1

Needs to growLove the idea but it's very limited right now. The website version offers many features, but doesn't work on iphone. Whereas the iphone app only allows you to search for pronunciations, the website allows you to add words you'd like to hear pronounced by a native speaker, and offer pronunciations yourself. Please also add a feature to search for tags and to save words to a list for quicker reference..Version: 1.6

Not workingI logged out many times, and still not working. I wonder if it works at all for other users. Disappointing..Version: 3.7.3

No longer worksI used to use this app a lot in the past. Now it does not accept my old login, retrieve or reset the password, or make a new account. I’m truly bummed. Good thing I can get the same service by just searching the web..Version: 3.7.3

I should not have updatedCant get what was once a useful app to even work after I updated it. After updating required me to create an account, but then would not allow me to do so. It said I couldn't use my email as it was not valid. I had been using this app for years happily. It must have been sold to someone or something. Very disappointing..Version: 4.0.0

Great, but the new app is dreadfulThe recordings and database are excellent, but the app is really hard to use - pasting into the search box always takes multiple attempts on my iPad Pro, and it's then impossible to edit that input easily - for example to capitalise an initial letter of a term I have to delete the whole term and type again, rather than being able to place the cursor in the desired position. It also now spends seconds pointlessly pre-loading a load of words I have no interest in every time I open the app..Version: 4.1

Needs improvementsIt would be great to have the option to see the word in IPA format, the web has it but the app don’t..Version: 3.7.3

GoodGood app, can be developed.Version: 1.7

TranslationPlease give the definition of the word or atleast a translation!.Version: 0

Ok, but could be better - just use the web site1. Does not show the translations, even if they are on the web site 2. Cannot log into account 3. Cannot request new pronunciations 4. No iPad version.Version: 2.1

Nickl234Please please please remove the banner asking “do you want to search for a new pronunciation in another language” . It takes up a big chunk of the phone screen and I have never needed to use it..Version: 4.0.1

Website is more usefulThe interface used on the website is much more intuitive. And easier to use. What if I don’t know what language a word is in? I just want it pronounced in the native/original language..Version: 3.7.3

PuzzlingIt used to be a great app for my iPad despite having only the vertical format, but it's sound just suddenly doesn't not function. All other audio functions in other apps work. I am at a loss to know why and even more annoying there is no way to find out what is wrong..Version: 1.6

Needs workIt always crashes on first use, not to mention it's super ugly..Version: 1.7

Great concept & structure: just needs intuitive navigationGreat concept and structure: it just needs a more intuitive way to navigate the site..Version: 3.7.3

Doesn’t work on iPhone, crashes on openAnd it’s been this way for over a month now. Shame, this is a great service and the app used to work fine. Don’t get it, it simply doesn’t work on iPhones and they apparently don’t bother fixing their app when it has a fatal bug..Version: 3.7.3

Not useful for the UKEverything is pronounced in an American way. It’s useless for anyone in the UK, unless you want to sound like an American!.Version: 3.7.3

No sound...?I'm really hoping this is just a version glitch, but there is no sound in this app, thus no pronunciations..Version: 1.4

Not recommendI use forvo on my PC, it's so easy to to use it, so I bought it on App Store for my iPhone , but it's totally different, limited function hard to use, not recommend ..Version: 3.1.1

English-SpanishCan't use due to very slow response. Tested on various "Hola" phrases . The page was constantly in "Loading..." state..Version: 3.2.2

Was good, now uselessDoesn’t work anymore. Won’t let me log on, saying I am using it already, then won’t let me use it or log in! Started again with new user name and pwd. Searched first word. Get “limit/day reached” but haven’t had a single result today for any word!.Version: 3.7.3

In progress?I would like to be able to add content from the app - I can only only listen to words searched for using a computer. Nevertheless, it is brilliant and audio quality is great..Version: 3.7.3

Unusable...Cannot type word in search window, will not search. Defers to select language, unable to select my language of choice; preselected typical languages..Version: 3.1.2

Not what I was looking forNot able to pronounce a name or word without you having to enter the language. I thought I could use this app to pronounce middle eastern names..Version: 3.7.3

Very disappointedWith mixed reviews from some time ago and a book recommending Forvo I thought I’d give it a try. Signing up is not easy the app doesn’t like either of my two email addresses or my username, but it won’t tell me why. Maybe someday I’ll be able to sign up but I can’t be confident about that. The app has a very strange function called turtle which makes the pronunciation sound like it’s underwater, really don’t understand why this is here. Cannot recommend..Version: 3.7.3

Why would I use this?UPDATE: It's been over a year, so I gave it another try on my iPad. Looks like they're getting closer to being useful, but there was no way to favorite a word. Perhaps it was hidden under the three dots at the right. HOWEVER, every time I tapped on the three dots, IT CRASHED AND CLOSED. So I had to pull out an old iPhone that I never use, download an older version of the app to that, and suddenly the three dots worked, and I was able to favorite a word. So, since I don't want to use the older iPhone, and since this app crashes on my iPad, I'm going to delete it again on my iPad, and hope they keep working on it. And I hope they'll eventually make it possible to allow me to save favorite pronunciations on my device. It they keep working on this, and make it useful, I'll give it five stars. But for now, down to one star. PREVIOUS REVIEW: Perhaps my expectations were too high. I can't really find any reason to use this. The website is easier, and better. I'll probably end up deleting this, unless they provide more functionality, like letting me save my favorite pronunciations on my device so that I can re-listen over and over without logging in. Now THAT would be helpful as I try to learn a new language..Version: 3.5

Good idea but bad executionMy main complaints with the app interface are: not sure how often it is supposed to synchronize but it can take days, lack of control over your lists, and for some reason phrases can’t appear on your phone app, only words. It’s useful if you know what you want out of it, but come on guys, you can do better..Version: 3.7.3

GaelicVERY disappointing. Rarely has the Gaelic words I want (often place names) and consistently malfunctions and tells me I have no internet connection then freezes. One for the bin I'm afraid. 😟.Version: 2.1

Move favourites around?The response time can be rather slow and it would be immensely helpful to be able to order your favourites however you want. Say you favourite one to ten in a language and you want them in order, if you make a mistake by forgetting one you have to remove each entry and start again. It’s honestly like pulling teeth as it takes a while for the app to realise when you add favourites, remove favourites and what not. It seems like such a small thing but it shouldn’t be the hardest feature to implement. Would be so pleased to see a responsive edit feature!.Version: 3.7.3

Website is more usefulI’ll admit I haven’t taken a long time to try to work with this, but it was very frustrating. I like it on the web, because I can look up all kinds of words, and languages other than the usual 4 or 5 Western European languages. But if you get outside of those languages, there’s almost nothing there. I was really disappointed. It wasn’t even worth the two or three dollars that I paid for it. It’s a waste of time for me..Version: 3.7.3

PronunciationI only want atm to know how to pronounce names in German - reading Buddenbrooks. Can’t find how to do it after downloading app. Just offers translations ?.Version: 3.7.3

I did expect a bit more...I have used the website for years and found immense value and help. I figured that I would buy the app for a slightly more convenient use. For $2.99, I did expect a lot more functionality and content than what is available. Definitely not worth the cost, in my opinion. One problem that I have come across is that recording new words is hit or miss on the app, as maybe 30% of the words and phrases came out loud and clear enough to be worthwhile. All of these recordings were done one after another, in the same quiet environment, with the same microphone. I’ve made other recordings with this same mic with no issues, and have had 3-4 hour long conversations, again with no issues, before and after recording words for Forvo. Either the recording or the playback is having issues, but this problem only seems to exist on the Forvo app..Version: 3.7.3

Don’t waste your moneyI purchased this app but it wont let me sign up First it says email not valid,I tried with another email and it would say passwords don't match, I changed the passwords and then it says an error has occurred please try later I kept trying and wont work..Version: 3.7.3

False advertising! Most Languages aren’t here!I bought this app because it claimed to be the largest pronunciation database. It may very well be but it doesn’t cover most languages- absolutely nothing here for me. It should say it is mainly for people who want to learn how to pronounce American English words. Being an American, this is of no use to me!.Version: 3.7.3

Zero stars if possibleI was very excited to get the app, but was quickly disappointed. First of all, it didn’t allow me to sign up, as it claimed that my information was “not available.” That was really annoying. Then, I was able to somehow use it without the need for signing up, but it wasn’t what I expected. I thought it would work like the website did. I guess it’s good I only wasted $2.99..Version: 3.7.3

Need better navigation and vocabulary library expansionThe idea is great! Loved it! But the navigation is kind of confusing and it kept saying it's only 70% complete on my profile but when I went in to edit/add my profile there's nothing to add and I don't see any missing information... Quite uncomfortable for an OCD person like me haha.Version: 3.7.3

Update broke loginEver since last weeks update I cannot log into the app. I am able to log in via the website, but when I put my login info into the app I keep being told an error has occurred. There is no way for me to bug report within app so I am resorting to this!.Version: 4.0.1

Not badNeeds a couple of improvements. 1st, make it work in landscape on iPad. 2nd, I use it when going through scripts, but it’s a pain to keep having to delete the last search word before typing the next..Version: 3.7.3

Wont let me inTried to sign up, one error after another. I keep changing and changing yet when it cant identify an error it says something not quite right. Email not available. Always a problem, So no problem, i uninstall. Glad i did not pay for this app..Version: 3.7.3

Bad in the most important part 🙄WHEN YOU SEARCH FOR A WORD OR PHRASE AND THEN YOU CLICK ON THE WORD TO PRONOUNCE IT JUST SITS ON THE LOADING SCREEN AND NEVER DOES ANYTHING.. *****FIX IT BECAUSE I SPENT MONEY ON THIS AND I EXPECT IT TO WORK*****.Version: 3.2.2

Persistent Login IssuesFantastic site. But this app continues to experience issues with logging in, and one needs to log in in order to use it. It displays an “error” message at log in and remains unusable for hours, and deleting and reloading the app doesn’t help. All the while, the website continues to work on a computer. Then eventually the app works again until it doesn’t. This is very frustrating and I hope the developers are able to fix it..Version: 4.1

RubbishAbsolutely a waste of money could not log and could not pronounce anything rubbish.Version: 3.2

No sound issue.I also found that the app no longer can pronounce searched word. I wonder why? I've v1.4 installed..Version: 1.4

There is No supportThe emai activation never came. Then i came here n saw there is only one review fr years ago. Go figure. I want my money back.Version: 3.7.3

Don’t Purchase You Have To Create Log-In To Use ItI just paid for the app and immediately deleted it - you have to create a login, password etc. before you can use it. Ridiculous request to use an app you just purchased..Version: 3.7.3

Unable to get furtherLogged in Facebook then Google. Completely deadended. Save your money..Version: 3.7.3

Waste of moneyThis app does not really work, I payed for it because someone recommended it but it doesn’t do what I am looking for. I tried to look for the phonetics symbols to learn how to pronounce better, it doesn’t have it. Also, the app supposed to record your voice and probably it would give you feed back, but the record never gets sent. There are better free apps than this one..Version: 3.7.3

Way too slowWay too slow.Version: 4.1

HelpWhy does it go quiet in the middle of the word?.Version: 1.8

Internet ErrorSame issue as Mark123xxx, worked a charm when first installed but now update says I have no Internet connection when I have an excellent WiFi connection. If I have to purchase pronunciations than let me know otherwise the service is deplorable which in this case it is..Version: 0

Such a scam!‼️ DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ‼️ I stumbled across this app on google as I was trying to figure out how to pronounce a word in Nahuatl and couldn’t find anything. The website gave me an answer and so I figured I’d look up another word as I found it pretty helpful. I was then prompted to make an account so I could have access to the second word but after trying to start the account it told me my device wasn’t compatible and I needed to download the app. So, I go to the App Store and see the app costs $2.99 or so which I decided was worth it if I had access to all these pronunciations. I wont even get into the struggle of trying to make my account on the app (it took a while and I was very sure by then it was a scam) but after finally getting access to the app I looked up the word I was originally looking for and found no results. I, then, just for the fun of it decided to look up the word that had led me to the site and also couldn’t find any results. To rephrase, I couldnt find any results on the app that I paid for for a word I had looked up for free on their website and gotten a pronunciation for..Version: 3.7.3

Give it a missThe word database hasn't been updated since Feb 2011, which seems incredible given the interactive nature of the website. There is no obvious advantage over going to the website via Safari. They ought to remove it from sale till they start maintaining it..Version: 1.4

Doesn't workClaims I have no Internet connection. Tried rebooting phone, no difference with wifi or GPRS. A disappointment..Version: 0

No pronunciations when offlineI paid and downloaded this app in hope that it would let you download pronunciations so that you would work offline like when you are on the plane. I may as well just use the website as normal instead of having to pay to use this app! I suppose I am supporting the company with my contribution but it would be nice if we could download the pronunciations in the language/s that we wish.Version: 3.5

Waste of spaceNo translation found for "bread". What! Crashes when the translation is found. Uninstalled as it is a waste of space on my iPad..Version: 3.1.1

Unusable!I have used Forvo’s web app for years and it is a great resource so I thought I would buy their mobile app for my iPhone. That was a mistake! After 30 minutes of going round in circles I still had not managed to get one word pronounced successfully. The app just does not function on my iPhone 6+..Version: 3.7.3

Does not translate to the language that I am learning, waste of money…I am learning Vietnamese and the app does not translate from English to Vietnamese. Did not meet my needs..Version: 3.7.3

Ok when it worksVery quickly stops working, coming up with errors like "no internet connection" or errors in downloading language. When it does work, searches are slow. It would also be more useful if one could store the pronunciations locally too..Version: 0

Stopped PronouncingI purchased and loaded the app on my iPad last week. I had the ability to hear pronounciations at that time. Today I can no longer find the pronounce choice, only the translation. I deleted the app and reinstalled it to no avail..Version: 3.7.3

Useful but crappy appAs a paid member logged in, app got frozen or crashed all the time. So often to the point of annoying me and making me write this review here. Please fix it as this is a useful app for all of us who like to learn a new language with actual human pronunciation! Thanks.Version: 3.7

Not happySo far this apps is very disappointing. It's advertised as having "over 340 languages" sadly, doesn't have the one I want - Italian. I can only find 3 languages! Don't know where they get 340 from..Version: 3.5

Stick to the web siteI earn my living as an audiobook reader and I bought this app hoping for some pronunciation help. Of the 20 words I looked up, it contained entries for none, despite the fact that all the words were on the web site. An utter waste of money..Version: 1.7

BugsCrashes each time I try to save a word to my favourites list..Version: 3.2.2

Raw, unfinished and poorly designed, no refunds!!Was disappointed by the implementation, you re being better off by just using the website through safari guys! appstore doesn't give me a refund, scrap the app folks, a rip-off of 4 bucks for nothing special!.Version: 3.1

What?!!!Read the description it sounded promising. I tried to register to create an account. It says the userid and the email are in use. So i’m like oh so it must have taken my first attempt even though it said it dis no. Nope. So then i use facebook to login and it tells me the user is not active..???...Most of the functions require you to be signed in.....As of this moment a waste of time and money.....Version: 3.7.3

Great initiative but need a better interfaceThe idea of this app is great and you can see it is a work in process. However the interface isn’t that easy and it’s hard at first glance to work out what the app does and how it navigates. It would be great if you could follow users - in case you find someone you pronounces words in a way you like so you want to copy etc. The app doesn’t let you see all the words added by a user but the website does..Version: 3.7.3

Still has the logging out bug but also..I probably incorrectly thought this app might translate as well as pronounce. Not that much use to me as it is..Version: 3.7.3

IPad VersionWould be better if would work in landscape mode on the iPad, most of use use the iPad more like a computer now and i have disconnect the keypad to use. Wish the most popular recording of a word would come up first and not have to go down through several menus to retrieve. Otherwise good app for language learners..Version: 3.5

This sucksI got the same thing as the person above I wish I read the reviews this does not work and takes your money do not use it..Version: 3.7.3

Required Account RegistrationI had used the app for a while and was pretty happy with it. I don’t see the point of having to create an account now to use an app that I paid. Not all users are going to record their pronunciations and post them. My simple purpose is to look up pronunciations. The app makes that one simple, essential task impossible without creating an account. If the app was free, I would have followed the requirement. Now there is no point of using the app when I can just use the web version. I don’t need another account and another password to keep track of..Version: 4.0.0

Hardly any UK pronunciationMajority of words pronounced in US.Version: 0

Literally just a worse version of the websiteDoesn’t rotate on iPad, won’t let me sign in properly, only works online, seriously cannot advise against getting enough..Version: 3.7.3

Mess with loginThis new version now requires login. And the login doesn't work properly. For registered users there is no option to restore forgotten password..Version: 3.0

App has virtually no wordsSo I take the $3 plunge to help as I’m learning Swedish. Just to practice searching, I use the word, “Hello” and hit search: “Sorry, Forvo cannot find your word. Do you want to add it?” You’re kidding me, right? Sure, let’s add this FIRST WORD WE ALL LEARN in a foreign language. And the response: “Hello is already in Forvo in this language.” So where is the pronunciation? Is it a secret? It must be...along with tons of other words I’ve looked up. Yet, I can go to the website and get these words. Why charge for the app? It does less than the free website! This is a $3 ripoff and disappointment. Swedish is available in your list of languages in the app. At the bare minimum it should be supported for the most basic of terms; or you should make it clear BEFORE purchase what it can and can’t do...in this case, it can’t do anything in Swedish. Thanks for taking my money...it understood THAT language just fine. As it is, the IKEA catalog is more useful than this app..Version: 3.7.3

Need more workIf you try to favorite words the app will not save more than 99 words .. !! That means if you would like to study and review something you study before you have to search about it again !!.Version: 3.7.3

PoorHard to use, crashed several time. You must "sign in" to use. Needs to be revamped to be user friendly..Version: 3.1.2

Okay app for pronunciations, I guessI downloaded the app because I’m learning Hebrew, but can see that it doesn’t go beyond pronunciation. Still, it’s a good resource as one may be able to listen to several different pronunciations based on where the originator of the recording is from..Version: 4.1

ForvoNot what I’m looking for. Firstly, why do I have to sign up? I see no purpose in that. Secondly, why do I have to give the English word to get the Spanish translation/pronounciation and vice-versa? Why can’t I just paste the Spanish word and simply hear the translation? I’ll find another app. Even Google Translate is more straightforword than this one!.Version: 3.7.3

Broke in a weekWas locked out of my account, which I paid for, within a week of signing up. Now I can’t access the app and no amount of password resets can correct the problem. I’m told both of my email addresses are “inactive” and “unavailable” even though I only signed up with one of them. Find a better app..Version: 3.7.3


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