TextED vs Emoji Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TextED
This app helps you understand common text and internet abbreviations. It provides a quick lookup for over 1,200 terms, making it easier to follow online conversations and decode slang.
- Database of over 1,200 terms
- Simple and attractive interface
- Understand online slang
- Frequent term updates
- Quick lookup for abbreviations
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Texting shorthand moves fast. LOL and BRB are easy—but what about the rest? TextED is a simple slang and abbreviation translator that puts 1,300+ definitions at your fingertips. Type a term, tap Translate, and get plain English in seconds. PERFECT FOR: • Parents who want to understand what kids are saying online • Anyone decoding texts, group chats, and social posts • Quick lookups without searching the web FEATURES: • 1,300+ slang and text abbreviations • Clean, easy-to-use interface • Fast, offline dictionary lookups • Completely ad-free Whether you’re trying to figure out a confusing message or just staying current with how people text today, TextED helps you understand the conversation—quickly and clearly. TextED 2.0 brings a refreshed design and a smoother experience built for iOS 16 and later.
Emoji Dictionary
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Ever wondered what certain emoticons mean? With this app you can look them up now! - Easy search function for both text and emoticons - iOS 9.1 emoticons added
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TextED at every 3 weeks against Emoji Dictionary's every 5 months. Emoji Dictionary's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TextED ships an update every 3 weeks, Emoji Dictionary every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextED | Emoji Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAPPS Software LLC | sAPPico V.O.F. |
In-app purchases
TextED
No in-app purchases
Emoji Dictionary
No in-app purchases
