Comparison

Collins World Dictionary vs Advanced English Dictionary+

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

Head to head
About

Collins World Dictionary

Access a comprehensive language package with extensive definitions and native speaker audio pronunciations for 23 world languages. Ideal for travelers, business professionals, and language learners, it offers instant translations and advanced search tools for a superior user experience.

Highlights
  • 23 World Languages
  • Extensive Definitions
  • Audio Pronunciations
  • Cross-reference Translation
  • Fast Search Engine
  • Offline Mode (Premium)
Features
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Collins World Dictionary is a complete language package containing an up-to-date, easy-reference database for English, Spanish, German, Russian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Italian, Swedish, Turkish, Norwegian, Dutch, Croatian, Czech, Finnish, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Greek. With extensive word definitions and pre-recorded audio pronunciations provided by Collins, the #1 dictionary publisher in the UK, this is the ideal solution for language learners of all ages. Whether you need a quick reference while on a holiday abroad, during an international business meeting or while chatting with foreign friends, Collins World Dictionary will assist you. The cross-reference database allows you to select a language pair of your choice and get instant translation. Collins Word Dictionary combines the database from Europe's leading bilingual dictionary publisher with the advanced search and language tools that have become the staple of quality language apps to provide valuable language content and ensure unique user experience. Get it right! - Rich vocabulary providing all essential words and phrases you need; - Native speaker pre-recorded audio allowing you to learn the correct pronunciation. Get there fast! - The fast search engine takes you quickly to the words you want; - Colour layout to help you find what you are looking for quickly and easily. Get even more with PREMIUM: - Audio pronunciations - Learn words faster by listening to how they're pronounced. - Offline mode - No WiFi, no problem. Save words on your device to be viewed without the need of an internet connection. - Priority support - Get expedited support for any app-related issues. - No ads - no more in-app advertisements. Collins World Dictionary PREMIUM Subscription - Details on the subscription plan: * Get Premium for $ 9.99/year. Pricing may vary by location. * You can access Premium through the lock button within the application. * Collins World Dictionary Premium subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * The Premium Subscription includes a free trial. After the trial period expires you will be charged for yearly subscription though your Apple ID account. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. You can manage your subscription after purchase through your Account Settings. * Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.mobisystems.com/terms-of-use/

About

Advanced English Dictionary+

This app is a comprehensive American English dictionary designed for learners. It features extensive vocabulary, clear definitions, and practical examples to enhance understanding and usage. Users can access audio pronunciations, explore related terms, and save words for future reference.

Highlights
  • Extensive vocabulary and phrases
  • Usage examples and collocations
  • American English pronunciation with audio
  • Offline access to top spoken/written words
  • Voice search functionality
  • Favorites and history tracking
  • Note-taking and word grouping
Features
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Advanced English Dictionary+ - A dictionary for learners of American English - Require iOS 15.0 above and supported for both iPhone and iPad. ● The Advanced American Dictionary is an advanced-level monolingual dictionary for learners of American English. It includes 145,000 words, phrases, and meanings and 85,500 examples showing how words are used. ● Easily find any word: use the search box, follow links within entries and see other results for your search word ● Check pronunciation: American English pronunciation is included at every entry, with a written transcription and accompanying audio ● Understand meanings: entries are written using only the Longman 5000™ keywords ● Expand vocabulary: use the colour illustrations and usage notes to explore related words and phrases ● Include collocations: support words collection for IELTS learner's English. ●●● Main Features: * Support offline version. * Search words very fast, allow filter by type such as: noun, verb, ... * Support top 3000 spoken words offline. * Support top 3000 written words offline. * 100,000 words and phrases * 160,000 usage examples that show how each word is used * More than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases * Voice Search – Say the word and the app will find it for you! * Audio Pronunciations – by native speakers of American English and British English * Favorites – lets you keep track of words you want to remember * Recent History – lets you keep track of the words you've looked up * Write note – lets you comment what you are understand. * Create group - lets you group the words. ● Get PREMIUM version only 9.99$ - Privacy policy: https://p2plearningenglish.com/p2pdictionary/privacy.php - Terms of Use: https://p2plearningenglish.com/p2pdictionary/term_of_use.php - And read more USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (about EULA) at here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Collins World Dictionary4 screens
Advanced English Dictionary+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Advanced English Dictionary+ at 4.7 against Collins World Dictionary's 3.6. Advanced English Dictionary+ also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 27%) and ratings volume (916 vs 58). Collins World Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Collins World Dictionary sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Advanced English Dictionary+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Advanced English Dictionary+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Advanced English Dictionary+ has 916 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Collins World Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 64% of Advanced English Dictionary+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collins World Dictionary ships an update every 6 weeks, Advanced English Dictionary+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Collins World Dictionary versus Advanced English Dictionary+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollins World DictionaryAdvanced English Dictionary+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (58 ratings)4.7 (916 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58916 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobiSystems, Inc.Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu

Customer experience

Collins World Dictionary

All ratings59 ratings
Positive61.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative35.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

Advanced English Dictionary+

All ratings915 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Collins World Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Advanced English Dictionary+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Freezing and slow performance when typing
  • Unable to verify purchases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sync bookmarks and notes across devices
  • Add more synonyms
  • Improve navigation between dictionary entries

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Collins World Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Collins World Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Year
  • Collins World Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time8
  • Collins English<>Dutch$3.99
  • Collins English<>Swedish$3.99
  • Collins English<>Russian$3.99
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  • Collins English<>French$3.99
  • Collins English<>Spanish$3.99
  • Collins English<>German$3.99
  • Collins English<>Japanese$3.99
  • Collins English<>Korean$3.99
3 purchases

Advanced English Dictionary+

Subscriptions2
  • 6 months$9.996 Months
  • Year$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$14.99

Questions

Is Collins World Dictionary free?
Collins World Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advanced English Dictionary+ free?
Advanced English Dictionary+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Collins World Dictionary or Advanced English Dictionary+?
Advanced English Dictionary+ is rated higher. Collins World Dictionary averages 3.6 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Advanced English Dictionary+ averages 4.7 from 916 ratings.
Do Collins World Dictionary or Advanced English Dictionary+ have ads?
Neither Collins World Dictionary nor Advanced English Dictionary+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collins World Dictionary or Advanced English Dictionary+?
Collins World Dictionary ships an update every 6 weeks, and Advanced English Dictionary+ every 4 months. Most recently, Collins World Dictionary was updated on November 3, 2026 and Advanced English Dictionary+ on November 2, 2026.

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