Comparison

Journalism Dictionary vs QI Encyclopedia

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

Head to head
About

Journalism Dictionary

Features
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Journalism Dictionary explains more than 1,100 terms of journalism and the media, and works without an internet connection. Newsroom slang, print and broadcast production, online publishing and media law, for journalism students, new reporters and communications staff. LOOK UP • 1,100+ entries in alphabetical order • Tap any linked term inside an entry to open it • Search that forgives spelling mistakes, accents and punctuation, and can also search inside the entries • Hear the headword read aloud (American or British voice) • Bookmarks and history LEARN • Flashcards with spaced repetition: what you find hard comes back sooner • Multiple-choice quiz • Ready-made decks to start with, or study your own bookmarks • Word of the day, with an optional morning notification COMFORTABLE • Works offline: everything is on your device • Light and dark mode, three text sizes • iPhone and iPad The app is free and shows ads. A one-time purchase removes them. The definitions are short explanations for study and general information.

About

QI Encyclopedia

Access a comprehensive encyclopedia of public health quality improvement resources. Features include search, filtering, a table of contents, and a glossary. All content and graphics are available offline.

Highlights
  • Search and Filter
  • Selectable Table of Contents
  • Comprehensive Glossary
  • Offline Access to Content
  • All Text and Graphics Included
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Full access to the Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia with features including Search and Filter, a selectable Table of Contents, and a comprehensive Glossary. All encyclopedia text and graphics are included in this application. Published by The Public Health Foundation (PHF)

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Journalism Dictionary4 screens
QI Encyclopedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QI Encyclopedia at none against Journalism Dictionary's shown. QI Encyclopedia also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 76 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Journalism Dictionary ships an update every 76 months, QI Encyclopedia every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Journalism Dictionary versus QI Encyclopedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJournalism DictionaryQI Encyclopedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 76 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew PutrantoJennifer Foster

In-app purchases

None

Journalism Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

QI Encyclopedia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Journalism Dictionary free?
Journalism Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QI Encyclopedia free?
QI Encyclopedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Journalism Dictionary or QI Encyclopedia have ads?
Journalism Dictionary shows ads; QI Encyclopedia does not.
Which is updated more often, Journalism Dictionary or QI Encyclopedia?
Journalism Dictionary ships an update every 76 months, and QI Encyclopedia every 3 weeks. Most recently, Journalism Dictionary was updated on October 27, 2026 and QI Encyclopedia on October 24, 2026.

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