# Macmillan American Dictionary vs RHWU

The clearest difference is ads: Macmillan American Dictionary at none against RHWU's shown. Macmillan American Dictionary also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Macmillan American Dictionary against 5.0 for RHWU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macmillan American Dictionary has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macmillan American Dictionary | RHWU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macmillan-american-dictionary/id1521492823/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhwu-random-house-dictionary/id1565767608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 436 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minh Le Cong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390649130) | [Hung Phuoc Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003648744) |

## What reviewers say

### Macmillan American Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macmillan-american-dictionary/id1521492823)

This comprehensive American English dictionary offers over 100,000 references and 80,000 examples, featuring clear definitions and up-to-date information on new words and spoken English. It includes advanced search functions, vocabulary grouping, and the ability to bookmark favorite words.

**Highlights:** Over 100,000 references, 80,000 examples of words in use, Up-to-date information on new words, Wildcard and suggested word search, Predictive text search, Idiom and phrasal verb search, Vocabulary grouping

**In-app purchases:** none


### RHWU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhwu-random-house-dictionary/id1565767608)

Access a comprehensive offline dictionary for learners. Features include advanced search, bookmarking, search history, and customizable settings. Ideal for quick lookups without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary access, Advanced search functionality, Bookmark words, Search history tracking, Customizable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macmillan American Dictionary free?

Macmillan American Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RHWU free?

RHWU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Macmillan American Dictionary or RHWU?

RHWU is rated higher. Macmillan American Dictionary averages 4.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while RHWU averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Macmillan American Dictionary or RHWU have ads?

RHWU shows ads; Macmillan American Dictionary does not.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*