Comparison

Classical Root Dictionary vs Modern English Etymology

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Classical Root Dictionary

Explore over 2500 classical roots with their meanings, derived words, and phrases. This comprehensive dictionary offers advanced search, custom lists, and daily learning prompts for both roots and derived words. Engage with quizzes and flashcards to deepen your understanding.

Highlights
  • Over 2500 classical roots
  • Derived words and phrases
  • Advanced search functionality
  • Customizable lists
  • Daily learning prompts
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Flashcard learning
Features
Currently charting
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This dictionary contains a comprehensive list of over 2500 classical roots (Greek and Latin) and their derived words and phrases. If you are looking for a complete list of classical roots and derived words and phrases, this is the app that you want. CLASSICAL ROOTS • Over 2500 classical roots • Meaning, derived words and phrases • Advanced search: search by root or meaning • Bookmark • Notes: write note for each entry • Lists: Create custom lists • Learn 5 roots daily WORDS • Over 65000 words and phrases originated from classical roots • Meaning, roots • Advanced search: search by word or meaning • Bookmark • Translation a word into your language • Notes: write note for each entry • Lists: Create custom lists • Learn 5 words daily UNITS • 86 units • Learn with multiple choice quizzes • Learn with flashcards

About

Modern English Etymology

Explore the origins and meanings of English words, including slang, archaic terms, and foreign phrases. Discover word roots, related terms, and historical usage with quotations from famous authors and contemporary sources. Organize your findings with topics and save favorite entries.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive word dictionary
  • Identification of word roots
  • Cross-references to similar roots
  • Colloquial usages and alternate spellings
  • Historical usage with quotations
  • Topic-based word discovery
  • Save and search entries
  • Words of the day
Features
Currently charting
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This app offers a dictionary of modern English etymology. The classic dictionary contains most of the more common words, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, and common foreign words. Roots are identified, cross-references to words with similar roots are listed and colloquial usages and alternate spellings are given. In each entry, roots in Anglo-Saxon, Old Norse, Greek or Latin, Old and modern French, Anglo-Indian, German, African, Spanish, etc., are identified; in hundreds of cases, especially odd or amusing listings, earliest known usage is mentioned and sense is indicated in quotations from Dickens, Shakespeare, Chaucer, "Piers Plowman," Defoe, O. Henry, Spenser, Byron, Kipling, and so on, and from contemporary newspapers, translations of the Bible, and dozens of foreign-language authors. ā— Topics: - Over 100 topics - Discover words in the same topic ā— Other features - Save an entry - Search an entry - Words of the day - Advanced search ā— If you want to give feedback or suggest a new feature, please send us an email. We love getting feedback from users.

Screenshots

Classical Root Dictionary4 screens
Modern English Etymology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classical Root Dictionary at 100% against Modern English Etymology's 0%. Classical Root Dictionary also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Classical Root Dictionary costs $2.99 and Modern English Etymology $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classical Root Dictionary ships an update every 49 months, Modern English Etymology every 87 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

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Classical Root Dictionary versus Modern English Etymology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassical Root DictionaryModern English Etymology
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 49 months — betterEvery 87 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#198#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrang HoaiThuy Duong

Customer experience

Classical Root Dictionary

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Modern English Etymology

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Classical Root Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Modern English Etymology

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classical Root Dictionary free?
Classical Root Dictionary costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modern English Etymology free?
Modern English Etymology costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Classical Root Dictionary or Modern English Etymology have ads?
Neither Classical Root Dictionary nor Modern English Etymology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classical Root Dictionary or Modern English Etymology?
Classical Root Dictionary ships an update every 49 months, and Modern English Etymology every 87 months. Most recently, Classical Root Dictionary was updated on October 24, 2026 and Modern English Etymology on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Classical Root Dictionary or Modern English Etymology?
Classical Root Dictionary currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Modern English Etymology at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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