Morpheme Dictionary vs RootWords
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Over 1000 entries (growing)
- Allomorphs and morpheme definitions
- Usage examples
- Search by name or gloss
- Light and clean interface
- Continuous updates
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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.
RootWords
This word game helps users expand their vocabulary by building words from root components. It offers a fun way to learn word meanings and improve reading skills, beneficial for standardized tests and general language learning.
- Build words from root components
- Learn word meanings
- Improve vocabulary
- Enhance reading skills
- Test preparation aid
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RootWords is a fast word game based on root words. Choose a root, spin as many words as you can and show you know their meaning. Don’t know the word? Tap the parts, they each have meaning and will help you learn the word. The more you play, the fewer times you will need to tap the parts. Good for SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, IELTS tests and ELL in general. RootWords is good for all learners really. Your score will soar! Improve your vocabulary, your reading skills, your job prospects!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Morpheme Dictionary at 5.0 against RootWords's 4.0. RootWords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and 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
Both are free to download. Morpheme Dictionary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RootWords asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Morpheme Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, RootWords monthly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Morpheme Dictionary | RootWords |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Stein | Charlotte OConnell |
Customer experience
Morpheme Dictionary
RootWords
In-app purchases
Morpheme Dictionary
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
RootWords
No in-app purchases
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