Dictionary Macmillan vs Doxa Cafe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Doxa Cafe
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Doxa is a community app for people who love philosophy, books and thoughtful conversation. Ask questions, share essays and book reviews, and listen to talks and podcasts, all in one place. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Ask and discuss: Post questions, answer and reply to others, and join conversations on philosophy and everyday life. Vote on the answers you find valuable. • Write essays: Publish your own essays, and read and comment on essays from other members. • Book reviews: Share your thoughts on the books you read and discover reviews from the community. • Audio, podcasts and courses: Listen to audio content, podcasts and lecture series by instructor, with background playback. • Search: Find questions, answers, essays, book reviews and people in one search. • Follow and save: Follow members you like, save content to read later and pin what matters to you. • Notifications: Get notified when someone answers, replies to or mentions you. • Daily tasks and leaderboard: Build a reading and writing habit and see how you rank in the community. COMMUNITY SAFETY You can report any content and block any user at any time. Reports are reviewed within 24 hours. You can also delete your account from Menu inside the app. Support: doxa@doxa.cafe
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Doxa Cafe at daily against Dictionary Macmillan's every 37 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dictionary Macmillan ships an update every 37 months, Doxa Cafe daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dictionary Macmillan | Doxa Cafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 426 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Minh Le Cong | Danthanh Huynh |
In-app purchases
Dictionary Macmillan
No in-app purchases
Doxa Cafe
No in-app purchases
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