Comparison

Devil's Dictionary vs That Ish

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

Head to head
About

Devil's Dictionary

Features
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The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American journalist and author Ambrose Bierce. Originally published in 1906 as The Cynic's Word Book, it features Bierce's witty and often ironic spin on many common English words. Enliven your day with quotes delivered daily to your smartphone or tablet. Search for a word, or be presented with a random word at the touch of a button. Get inspired by a new word every day! Try it free for seven days. Start your day with a new word for less than 4 cents per day. Share your favourites using Facebook, Twitter, Email, SMS, etc Want a feature to be added? Have any questions? Let me know at apps@sionnagh.com

About

That Ish

This app helps you understand and use modern slang. It offers AI-powered translations, daily slang lessons with cultural context, and interactive games to test your vocabulary. Perfect for staying current with language trends.

Highlights
  • AI slang translation
  • Daily slang origin lessons
  • Interactive word games
  • Slang search by word or region
  • Code-switching practice
  • Cultural context for slang
Features
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THAT ISH — Learn How Americans Actually Talk Language changes fast. That Ish helps you understand the words, expressions, tone, and cultural context shaping modern American English. Whether you're keeping up with Gen Z, navigating workplace conversations, learning English, or simply curious about the language people use every day, That Ish helps you move beyond definitions and understand what people really mean. WHAT YOU CAN DO Learn New Words Daily Discover slang, expressions, and cultural references with clear definitions, usage examples, tone indicators, and origin stories that explain where words come from and why they matter. Play Daily Learning Games Build confidence through interactive games designed to teach meaning, context, and communication: • Tone Deaf — understand how words and phrases actually land • Code Switch — practice moving between casual and professional language • IYKYK — test your knowledge of modern slang and expressions Track your progress, build streaks, and improve a little every day. Explore Origins & Culture Language reflects music, history, communities, and culture. Go beyond the definition with stories that explain how words evolved and where they came from. Listen to Slangified Audiobooks Experience classic stories through a modern lens with a growing collection of slangified audiobook content. Search by Context Find words by generation, topic, tone, expression type, or use case. Whether you're looking for workplace language, internet slang, dating terms, reactions, compliments, or cultural expressions, you'll find words organized by how people actually use them. WHO IT'S FOR • Curious learners who love language and culture • English learners seeking real-world communication skills • Professionals navigating different social and workplace settings • Parents, teachers, and mentors trying to stay current • Anyone who wants to understand how people communicate today THAT ISH PRO Upgrade to unlock: • Full audiobook library • Unlimited game replay and practice mode • Saved words and personalized collections • Advanced learning tools and progress tracking • Early access to new features That Ish isn't just a dictionary. It's a modern language and culture learning platform designed to help you understand how Americans actually communicate. Download today and start speaking the language of now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Devil's Dictionary1 screens
That Ish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: That Ish at none against Devil's Dictionary's shown. That Ish also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). Devil's Dictionary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Devil's Dictionary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and That Ish sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devil's Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, That Ish every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Devil's Dictionary versus That Ish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevil's DictionaryThat Ish
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB26 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMichael ToddFldtrip Studio LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Devil's Dictionary

One-time2
  • Premium Monthly$0.99
  • Premium Annual$9.99
4 purchases

That Ish

Subscriptions4
  • That Ish Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • That Ish3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • That Ish Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • That Ish3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Devil's Dictionary free?
Devil's Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is That Ish free?
That Ish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Devil's Dictionary or That Ish have ads?
Devil's Dictionary shows ads; That Ish does not.
Which is updated more often, Devil's Dictionary or That Ish?
Devil's Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, and That Ish every 6 days. Most recently, Devil's Dictionary was updated on September 10, 2026 and That Ish on September 17, 2026.

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