Comparison

Dictionary Macmillan vs English Learner Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Dictionary Macmillan

This offline English dictionary provides learners with over 100,000 references and 80,000 examples. It highlights essential vocabulary and offers clear definitions, making it a valuable tool for accurate writing and speaking.

Highlights
  • 100,000+ references
  • 80,000+ examples
  • Defines entries using only 2,500 words
  • Highlights 7,500 vital words
  • Search with wildcards and suggestions
  • Idiom and phrasal verb search
  • Offline access
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Macmillan English Dictionary helps students with words that are needed for communicating in English, and offers invaluable support for those who want to write and speak accurate and contemporary English. The most up-to-date dictionary for learners of English! * Over 100,000 references and 80,000 examples of words in use * More references than any other English learnersbliog’ dictionary * Only 2,500 words used to define all entries * Up-to-date information on new words, spoken English and changes in meaning * Short and clear definitions, with menus in longer entries to help find the meaning quickly Although the English language is made up of over one million individual words, 90% of all written and spoken text consists of 7,500. The Macmillan English Dictionary highlights these vital 7,500 in red, encouraging learners to swiftly grasp the core words necessary to speak and write fluently. This is a practical reference book for the classroom and home, offering invaluable support for those wishing to write and speak English accurately. Oxford Dictionary, Longman Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam Dictionary, BBC English, VOA English Application Features: - Full content of the print dictionary - PLUS additional collocations, synonyms, and word origins - Guide on how to use the dictionary - Search using wildcards and suggested words - Predictive text in search helps you with spelling as you look for words - Search for idioms and phrasal verbs - Search history to help you find recently searched for words - Support for search from within other compatible apps on your device - Bookmark your favorite words - Support translate to any language you need.

About

English Learner Dictionary

Master written and spoken English with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers clear definitions, usage examples, voice search, and audio pronunciations to enhance your understanding of words and phrases.

Highlights
  • 100,000 words and phrases
  • 160,000 usage examples
  • Voice Search
  • Audio Pronunciations
  • Favorites and History
  • 1,000+ illustrations
Features
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English Learner Dictionary - The best dictionary available for English language learners. - Master written and spoken English with this app designed especially for learners and teachers of the language. - Improve your understanding of English words and phrases with full, clear definitions and numerous usage examples. The app also offers Voice Search – to let you look up a word without having to spell it – along with Audio Pronunciations, Favorites, and more. - This is an essential app for anybody learning English. *** Supported - For both iPhone/iPad. - Require iOS 11.3 above. *** Main Features: * TOP 3000 words for speaking * 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 * Count and noncount noun labeling * Voice Search – Say the word and the app will find it for you! * Audio Pronunciations – by native speakers of American English * More than 1,000 illustrations * 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.

Screenshots

Dictionary Macmillan4 screens
English Learner Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dictionary Macmillan and English Learner Dictionary both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of English Learner Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dictionary Macmillan's. English Learner Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 11 months vs every 37 months) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dictionary Macmillan against 4.6 for English Learner Dictionary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Dictionary Macmillan's written reviews are positive against 100% of English Learner Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary Macmillan ships an update every 37 months, English Learner Dictionary every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dictionary Macmillan versus English Learner Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary MacmillanEnglish Learner Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings)4.6 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2557 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.211.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB590 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinh Le CongNguyen Thi Hoai Thu

Customer experience

Dictionary Macmillan

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

English Learner Dictionary

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary Macmillan

No in-app purchases

None

English Learner Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary Macmillan free?
Dictionary Macmillan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is English Learner Dictionary free?
English Learner Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary Macmillan or English Learner Dictionary?
Dictionary Macmillan and English Learner Dictionary are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 57 ratings respectively.
Do Dictionary Macmillan or English Learner Dictionary have ads?
Neither Dictionary Macmillan nor English Learner Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary Macmillan or English Learner Dictionary?
Dictionary Macmillan ships an update every 37 months, and English Learner Dictionary every 11 months. Most recently, Dictionary Macmillan was updated on September 10, 2026 and English Learner Dictionary on August 29, 2026.

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