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Words most native English speakers already know
It’s an attractive app and the Apple Watch notifications are thoughtful, but even though I upgraded, I’m still being shown words that are way too easy and don’t pose an issue for native English speakers. Singe, serene, decay, siphon—really? Yes I’m a reader and a writer but anyone with a decent vocabulary will not be challenged by many of these.
Contrast this with the many “word of the day” apps and websites out there that feature words that are actually challenging or often misunderstood. A random sampling of today’s words of the day includes polysemy, atypical, opusculum, and and pulchritudinous. (Now *there’s* a word.)
Also, no etymologies (word origins), which are often the most interesting part of a word definition and can greatly help in memorization.Show lessnatsharkman
Not difficult enough
Okay app, but if you’re any kind of reader, writer, or just someone with a decent vocabulary you’ll need to upgrade at least once and hope at least a few words are challenging. I’m planning on doing one cheap annual upgrade and if the words don’t get more difficult, I’ll trash it.foxdonnos
Using with Apple Watch
Doesn’t work as expected with Apple Watch. Don’t get notifications and ask Siri command I created doesn’t work.TommyBrady12
Developer Response
I'm not sure why you aren't receiving notifications — please email me@benjaminmayo.co.uk for assistance. Siri commands are available on iPhone through Siri Shortcuts.Great App... however...
A little editorial control would be great. Happy new year! The word of the day is incapacitated. It might be good to have a more inspirational word on specific days like New Year’s Day.Madscientist750
Developer Response
There is editorial control, although maybe I could have picked a better word for the stary of the year. 'incapacitated' was chosen as a bit of a joke if you read the example usage ... "they were all incapacitated the next morning, having indulged in the New Year's celebrations of the night before".Hard sell
Enjoyable if not too brief, but it’s annoying how much of the screen is taken up by a sales pitch to subscribe.gordonross
Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, I do have to make money out of this somehow :P Subscribing (or buying the one-time purchase Lifetime Unlock available in version 1.5) removes the Upgrade banners as well as unlocking all of the additional features.excellent daily word app
Good to see synonyms. Short definitions good. Add type of word.2021rev
Brilliant on iPhone, Perfect on Apple Watch
The Daily Dictionary app is fabulous and is the first such app that has worked flawlessly on my Apple Watch. On the watch I particularly like the inclusion of example usage, and synonyms. The text on the small screen is concise and clear to read, which distinguishes it from others of its kind.
The iPhone app is polished and an absolute delight to use. A very nice touch is the pronunciation feature, that not only vocalises the word, but also gives an example of its common usage. Movement around this app is delightful and intuitive.Show lesskarmski
Nicely Designed
It’s a pretty app and even though it’s part of the subscription, I appreciate the dark mode. $2.99 a year isn’t bad either.JustDeon
Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback. With the release of the version 1.5 update, you can buy the Lifetime Unlock upgrade as a one-time purchase, instead of subscribing.V
TheMoongoose5
Developer Response
'make something worse' is a perfectly acceptable definition of the word 'compound'. Obviously, it also has other meanings like 'compound interest'. Many words have multiple meanings. For simplicity and elegance, Daily Dictionary typically features just one meaning to feature on a particular day.Not Writing Aid
You force users to switch to this app. Unfortunately, they don’t save the same purpose at all.
Uninstalled.JohnB1312
