Comparison

Morpheme Dictionary vs RootWords

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

RootWords

Learn vocabulary by deconstructing words into their root parts. Discover meanings, build new words, and improve your understanding of English. Ideal for students and English language learners.

Highlights
  • Deconstruct words into root parts
  • Discover word meanings
  • Build new words from roots
  • Learn vocabulary for tests
  • Progress tracking
  • Daily streaks
Features
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RootWords - Root, not Rote! Choose a root, spin as many words as you can, and show you know their meaning. Don't know the word? Tap the parts (morpheme, not morphine!). Each part has a meaning and will help you learn the word. The more you play, the fewer times you will need to tap the parts. Great for the 5th and 6th grade vocab cliff, and helpful for English language learners and students working on vocabulary for tests. Free: Learn mode, every word. Test and Audio ($1.99 per month or $19.99 per year): hear every word and test yourself. Full Access ($5.99 per month or $59.99 per year): all games, Daily Streak, Custom List, and progress tracking. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Log in with the same account on the web and your plan unlocks automatically. RootWords offers subscriptions, which are subject to this terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Morpheme Dictionary4 screens
RootWords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morpheme Dictionary at 5.0 against RootWords's 4.0. RootWords's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 RootWords sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Morpheme Dictionary versus RootWords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorpheme DictionaryRootWords
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SteinCharlotte O'Connell

Customer experience

Morpheme Dictionary

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

RootWords

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 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
4 purchases

RootWords

Subscriptions4
  • Test and Audio$1.991 Month
  • Full Access$5.991 Month
  • Test and Audio$19.991 Year
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  • Full Access$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Morpheme Dictionary free?
Morpheme Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RootWords free?
RootWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morpheme Dictionary or RootWords?
Morpheme Dictionary is rated higher. Morpheme Dictionary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RootWords averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Morpheme Dictionary or RootWords have ads?
Neither Morpheme Dictionary nor RootWords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morpheme Dictionary or RootWords?
Morpheme Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, and RootWords every 2 months. Most recently, Morpheme Dictionary was updated on November 2, 2026 and RootWords on November 4, 2026.

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