Comparison

Dictionary Macmillan vs The AlChemist

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

The AlChemist

An educational tool designed for 12th-grade students to deepen their chemistry knowledge. It offers interactive lessons and quizzes to simplify complex topics and encourage a passion for science.

Highlights
  • Interactive lessons
  • Quizzes
  • Engaging content
  • Simplifies complex concepts
  • Fosters love for science
Features
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The Alchemist; learning App is an advanced digital learning platform developed for high school students (Grades 10–12) following the English chemistry curriculum. It provides a systematic approach to learning through high-quality video lectures and rigorously designed practice assessments. The app aims to enhance conceptual understanding, reinforce analytical thinking, and effectively prepare students for school and Wizary examinations through structured and engaging content.

Screenshots

Dictionary Macmillan4 screens
The AlChemist3 screens

Verdict

The call

Dictionary Macmillan and The AlChemist both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The AlChemist's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dictionary Macmillan's. The AlChemist also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 37 months). 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

The AlChemist holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Dictionary Macmillan's written reviews are positive against 100% of The AlChemist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary Macmillan ships an update every 37 months, The AlChemist every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dictionary Macmillan versus The AlChemist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary MacmillanThe AlChemist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings)4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2533 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMinh Le CongOPTIMAL SOURCE

Customer experience

Dictionary Macmillan

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

The AlChemist

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary Macmillan

No in-app purchases

None

The AlChemist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary Macmillan free?
Dictionary Macmillan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The AlChemist free?
The AlChemist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary Macmillan or The AlChemist?
The AlChemist is rated higher. Dictionary Macmillan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while The AlChemist averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do Dictionary Macmillan or The AlChemist have ads?
Neither Dictionary Macmillan nor The AlChemist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary Macmillan or The AlChemist?
Dictionary Macmillan ships an update every 37 months, and The AlChemist every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dictionary Macmillan was updated on October 3, 2026 and The AlChemist on October 6, 2026.

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