Comparison

Morpheme Dictionary vs Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

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

Head to head
About

Morpheme Dictionary

Explore word origins and structures with a clean interface. This app offers over 1000 entries, including allomorphs, definitions, and usage examples, with continuous updates. It's ideal for quick lookups for writers and language enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 entries (growing)
  • Allomorphs and morpheme definitions
  • Usage examples
  • Search by name or gloss
  • Light and clean interface
  • Continuous updates
Features
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A morphological and etymological dictionary with 800 entries and growing, designed with a light and clean interface. Many morpheme and etymology dictionaries tend to either be incomplete, or large and clunky web interfaces; This one was created with cleanliness in mind. Contents includes: – Over 1000 entries, plus further entries as the application's database grows and is continuously updated – Allomorphs associated with their morphemes – Glosses/definitions plus a growing list of examples for usage as the app is updated – The ability to search for specific morphemes by either name or glosses While simpler compared to more in-depth morphological dictionaries, it allows very quick look ups, making it a great asset for worldbuilders looking for new word fodder, or linguistics hobbyists! Did you know that the word 'galaxy' stems from a word for milk? Search for the morpheme 'galact' for confirmation! Notes: Due to the continual-research nature of the application, it at its data is functionally complete on the fundamental level, but the database is always having entries added and updated– particularly in the examples section. Feel free to contact me if you either notice mistakes, or have suggestions for examples! Particularly on the rarer and more obscure morphemes.

About

Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

Learn the building blocks of words with this educational app. Explore Latin and Greek root words, prefixes, and suffixes with definitions and examples. Prepare for exams by understanding how these elements combine to form new vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Learn Latin root words
  • Learn Greek root words
  • Understand prefixes and suffixes
  • Definitions and examples provided
  • Prepare for examinations
  • Related definitions included
Features
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Master Root Words, Prefixes & Suffixes — Now in Your Language Unlock the building blocks of English. Prefix, Suffix & Root Words teaches you Latin and Greek root words, prefixes and suffixes, each with clear meanings, origins and real example words. Learn how words are built, decode words you've never seen before, and prepare for the SAT, GRE, ACT, TOEFL and IELTS with confidence. NEW: LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE English learners can now use the whole app in 10 languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Bengali, Arabic, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Japanese and Korean. The interface, root meanings, example-word glosses, articles and theme names appear in your language, right next to the original English, so you always learn the real English word. The app follows your device language, or you can pick one in Settings. A root word is the most basic form of a word that can't be divided into smaller meaningful parts. Add a prefix at the beginning or a suffix at the end and you create whole new words. Learn the roots once and you'll understand thousands of English words. 486 Latin & Greek Roots A complete, searchable dictionary of roots with meanings, language of origin and 1,565 example words. Filter by letter or search instantly. Prefixes & Suffixes Dedicated, searchable lists of common prefixes and suffixes with definitions and examples. Flashcards Flip through roots, mark what you know, and keep your daily study streak going. Vocabulary Quiz Test yourself with multiple-choice questions and review your quiz history to see your progress. 16 Themed Collections Roots grouped by topic: Body & Health, Numbers & Quantity, Time & Order, Movement & Direction, Light & Color, Mind & Knowledge and more. Word of the Day A new root every day to build a lasting study habit. 14 Short Articles What is a root word? Root words vs. base words, affixes explained, Greek vs. Latin roots, connecting vowels, word families, how to decode unfamiliar words, using roots on tests, and where English words come from. Why you'll love it • Perfect for students, teachers, ESL learners, writers and word lovers • Great prep for the SAT, GRE, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS and spelling tests • Fast search and a clean, distraction-free design • Light & dark mode • Works offline, no account needed Premium A one-time purchase unlocks the full quiz and removes all ads. No subscription. Start learning the roots of English today and watch your vocabulary grow.

Screenshots

Morpheme Dictionary4 screens
Prefix, Suffix & Root Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Morpheme Dictionary at none against Prefix, Suffix & Root Words's shown. Morpheme Dictionary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Prefix, Suffix & Root Words's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Morpheme Dictionary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Prefix, Suffix & Root Words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morpheme Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prefix, Suffix & Root Words has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morpheme Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, Prefix, Suffix & Root Words every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Morpheme Dictionary versus Prefix, Suffix & Root Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorpheme DictionaryPrefix, Suffix & Root Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings332 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SteinJakir Hossain

Customer experience

Morpheme Dictionary

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Morpheme Dictionary

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
1 purchases

Prefix, Suffix & Root Words

One-time1
  • Prefix, Suffix & Root Words+$4.99

Questions

Is Morpheme Dictionary free?
Morpheme Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prefix, Suffix & Root Words free?
Prefix, Suffix & Root Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morpheme Dictionary or Prefix, Suffix & Root Words?
Morpheme Dictionary is rated higher. Morpheme Dictionary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Prefix, Suffix & Root Words averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Morpheme Dictionary or Prefix, Suffix & Root Words have ads?
Prefix, Suffix & Root Words shows ads; Morpheme Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, Morpheme Dictionary or Prefix, Suffix & Root Words?
Morpheme Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, and Prefix, Suffix & Root Words every 4 months. Most recently, Morpheme Dictionary was updated on November 2, 2026 and Prefix, Suffix & Root Words on November 4, 2026.

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