# Daily Dictionary — Word of the Day

> Daily word discovery with definitions, examples, and synonyms. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Mayo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-dictionary/id1421185864 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Mayo](https://appshunter.io/developer/422822319)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 483 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-dictionary/id1421185864/reviews.md

## What is Daily Dictionary?

Discover a new word, every day, with Daily Dictionary. Words are selected by human editors. This means words that you can use in everyday conversation, writing and reports. No technical science jargon. With definitions, usage examples and synonyms, gain confidence to use language that you never normally would … as well as some words that are entirely new to you. 

Daily Dictionary features daily notifications, home screen widgets and Siri integration. Word of the day your way. Siri Shortcuts lets you ask Siri ‘word of the day’ from anywhere, and display the daily word and definition inline to Siri. 

Inside the app, view today’s word and look back to the past few weeks for even more inspiration. Upgrade with a subscription to unlock Bookmarks, custom Apple Watch preferences, and advanced settings. Upgrades directly support the developer and the people who are writing the dictionary, featuring a new word, every day.

All this in a beautiful modern design. One word per day, all year round. This is the Daily Dictionary. Find out more at dailydictionary.com

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Subscriptions will be charged through your iTunes account. Subscription renews automatically at $3.49 per year unless cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings.

Terms of Use: http://www.dailydictionary.com/terms-of-use

## Key features

- Daily word notifications
- Home screen widgets
- Siri integration
- Definitions and usage examples
- Synonyms
- Bookmark words
- Apple Watch preferences

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlimited Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Daily Dictionary?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 Helpful for learning English
- 🧠 Good mind/memory jogger
- 💡 Expands vocabulary effectively
- 📝 Useful for IELTS exam prep
- 💰 Reasonable subscription cost
- ✨ Nicely designed interface
- 🗣️ Pronunciation feature is good
- ⌚ Works well on Apple Watch
- 🎨 Appealing simple design
- 🌙 Dark mode appreciated

**Cons**

- 🥱 Words are too easy/basic
- 💸 Paywalls for basic features (dark mode)
- 🤔 Disappointing word selection
- 🔄 Apple Watch app not updating
- 📉 Words not challenging enough
- 🤷‍♂️ No etymologies provided
- 📣 Sales pitch takes up screen space
- 👎 Not a replacement for Writing Aid

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app doesn't update
- Siri command shortcuts not working
- Dark mode requires payment (when device has it)

**Most requested features**

- Add widgets for home screen
- Include parts of speech (noun, verb, etc.)
- Add bookmarks to Apple Watch detail screen
- Offer an 'advanced mode' with more obscure words
- Consider more inspirational words for specific days
- Add etymologies (word origins)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-dictionary/id1421185864/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good for learning English

*2022-09-18*

English is my first language and the words are far too easy for me. However, I told my friend, whose first language is Creole, about it and she’s found it helpful. Would be more suitably marketed to users learning English

### 2/5 — Simple

*2021-07-28*

I gave it two stars so as not to be too negative. Perhaps the words they send me are words some people may not know. But they are very simplistic and after a month of trying this app, there hasn’t been one I didn’t already know. 
Disappointing

### 1/5 — Disappointed in five seconds

*2021-05-22*

He wants you to pay for dark mode. 
He wants you to pay for something that your device already has built-in. 
He wants you to pay for something even though you can bypass it by enabling invert colours.

What next? I don’t want to know, sorry.

### 5/5 — Perfect mind/memory jogger

*2021-03-26*

Please create a widget(s)! 
I forget to check the app everyday, I’d love for  daily words to appear on my home screen. 

A fantastic, functional app. Word selection is great (by human editors).

### 4/5 — EXPANSION 🤓

*2020-12-15*

I enjoy very much, my reminders 
Daily Dictionary Words📚
I believe that we all at some point desire to improve ourselves in one way or another. And sometimes those changes are subconscious or deliberate acts of routine.
And for me expanding my vocabulary is about being able to communicate amongst many types of people from all walks of life in this vast world.🌎
This App helps me to accomplish that goal in an non intrusive, painless repetitive... 
almost subliminal method .

### 5/5 — Title

*2020-05-30*

The app is amazing. Probably the best one out there. The UI isn’t overstuffed with useless elements and the animations are good… even though UI isn’t the most important part of an app it still is very important to me. Somewhat relatively minimalistic design. And obviously the daily words. The CHEAP subscription. It really isn’t all that expensive… going and eating some fast food one time would cost you more than the annual subscription. The app is simple to use and very useful. Love it.

### 4/5 — Identify grammar (parts of speech). Lexical category

*2020-05-26*

Would be good to know and be identified next to word. Ie: adjective, verb, noun, etc.

Otherwise great app!!

### 5/5 — The perfect app to improve your vocabulary

*2020-05-25*

This app really help me ,helped my vocabulary ,and helped my for my IELTS exam.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2019-11-29*

This is a nicely done app. Thanks. The subscription is quite reasonable. 

A few suggestions:
- Please add bookmarks to the Apple Watch detail screen. 
- I agree with some of the other comments that it would be nice to have more obscure words more often. I realize it is hard to please a broad base. Maybe there could be an “advanced mode” that sprinkles in more challenging words now and then. I realize that generates extra work, as well.

### 3/5 — A lot of basic words

*2019-11-18*

Many of the words are very basic for native English speakers. Also, the Apple Watch app doesn't seem to update when the iPhone does.

## Frequently asked questions about Daily Dictionary

### What is Daily Dictionary?

Daily Dictionary is an app that provides you with a new word every day, selected by human editors. These words are chosen for their everyday usability, avoiding technical jargon. The app includes definitions, usage examples, and synonyms to help you confidently incorporate new vocabulary into your writing and conversations.

### What are the key features of Daily Dictionary?

Key features include daily word notifications, home screen widgets, and Siri integration for quick access. You can view the current day's word and look back at previous words for inspiration. The app also offers definitions, usage examples, and synonyms. Premium features include bookmarks, custom Apple Watch preferences, and advanced settings.

### How much does Daily Dictionary cost?

The basic version of Daily Dictionary is free to use. An optional subscription is available for $3.49 per year, which unlocks features like Bookmarks, custom Apple Watch preferences, and advanced settings. This subscription renews automatically unless cancelled.

### What devices is Daily Dictionary compatible with?

The app description mentions Siri integration and Apple Watch preferences, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. Subscriptions are managed through iTunes Account Settings, further suggesting Apple ecosystem compatibility. Specific iOS version requirements are not detailed.

### How can I use Daily Dictionary to improve my communication?

By learning a new word each day with its definition and usage examples, you can actively incorporate this vocabulary into your daily conversations, emails, reports, and writing. This helps you express yourself more precisely and confidently, making your communication more effective and engaging.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2022-09-09

Get the Daily Dictionary word of the day right on your Lock Screen with iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets.

### 3.0.4 — 2022-01-06

iOS 15 fixes relating to Upgrade status being forgotten.

### 3.0.3 — 2021-11-04

Bug fixes.

### 2.0.2 — 2021-09-26

More bug fixes. If you previously failed to change your Apple Watch complication setting, please try again after installing this update.

### 2.0.1 — 2021-09-22

Miscellaneous bug fixes, including a fix for an issue where the Apple Watch app would not update correctly.

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