Journalism Dictionary vs QI Encyclopedia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Journalism Dictionary
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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.
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.
- 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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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Journalism Dictionary | QI Encyclopedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 76 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Putranto | Jennifer Foster |
In-app purchases
Journalism Dictionary
No in-app purchases
QI Encyclopedia
No in-app purchases
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