Comparison

Practice English vs Macmillan Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Practice English

Master English grammar with interactive exercises and real-life examples. This app offers structured lessons and practice to improve your speaking, writing, and exam preparation.

Highlights
  • Interactive grammar exercises
  • Real-life examples from books/articles
  • Comprehensive grammar rules
  • Instant feedback on answers
  • Progress tracking and review
  • Exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL)
Features
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Learning a new language opens up a world of opportunities, but mastering English grammar can feel overwhelming without the right support. Whether you're refreshing your knowledge or just beginning, it's important to have a clear and structured guide that helps you move forward confidently. This app is designed to make your journey in learning English smooth and rewarding. It helps you practice English through real-life examples and interactive grammar training. Ideal for preparing for international exams like IELTS and TOEFL, or for those who want to improve their language for work, study, or daily communication. The grammar section offers a comprehensive overview of English rules with clearly explained chapters. You’ll explore everything from articles and prepositions to pronouns and verbs. Each topic comes with over 15 types of grammar exercises to reinforce understanding, making it easier to retain what you’ve learned and apply it in practice. The app goes beyond memorization. You’ll work with carefully selected parts of books and magazine articles that show grammar in natural context. These texts demonstrate how adjectives, articles, and verbs are used in real English sentences, helping you internalize language patterns and build strong reading and listening skills. Interactive tasks allow you to practice grammar elements like prepositions, articles, and pronouns in sentences where they are missing. You’ll choose the correct answer from given options and receive instant feedback. This practical approach sharpens your focus and encourages active participation while learning grammar. With a structured mix of theory and practice, the app makes it easier to understand tenses, use the correct pronouns, and spot irregular verbs in context. The built-in grammar assistant guides your progress and supports regular review of key points. Step-by-step learning helps reinforce memory and increases confidence in both speaking and writing. – For learners preparing for IELTS or TOEFL exams – For adults starting to learn English from the basics – For students seeking extra grammar support – For professionals aiming to improve English for career growth – For anyone wanting to live or study abroad – For those returning to English after a break and looking for clear explanations – For language lovers who enjoy learning grammar through reading You’ll benefit from practicing grammar through reading exercises, listening to authentic content, understanding sentence structure, and testing your knowledge with grammar tests. By focusing on how grammar works in real situations, you naturally improve your speaking and writing skills over time. This thoughtful approach helps build a solid language foundation. With every completed lesson, you’ll feel more prepared to go further in your English learning journey. Support: appsfenls@gmail.com Terms of use & Privacy policy: https://apps.fenls.com/legacy.html

About

Macmillan Dictionary

Features
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The Macmillan Dictionary app is the perfect on-the-go word reference for Australian English. Ad-free and with a fast and simple search, the app is perfect for work, school and university. Use the wildcard and suggestive search functions to help you find the word you are looking for, or browse through all entries alphabetically. App features include: 1. Over 132,000 definitions 2. Over 83,000 words and phrases 3. audio pronunciations* 4. word origins 5. usage notes 6. example sentences and phrases 7. idiomatic phrases 8. pronunciations in the International Phonetic Alphabet 9. a guide to help better understand dictionary entries 10. offline search capability *Initial access to audio pronunciations and images requires an internet connection. Once accessed, these resources are stored locally for offline use. CONTACT US: If you have any questions please contact us at digital@macmillan.com.au Find us online at www.panmacmillan.com.au

Screenshots

Practice English4 screens
Macmillan Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Practice English at Free against Macmillan Dictionary's $12.99. Macmillan Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Practice English is free to download; Macmillan Dictionary costs $12.99 up front. Practice English sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per 7 days. Macmillan Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Practice English ships an update every 3 weeks, Macmillan Dictionary every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Practice English versus Macmillan Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice EnglishMacmillan Dictionary
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNelly LatypovaPan Macmillan Australia

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Practice English

Subscriptions3
  • Complete English Grammar Pro3 Days trial$8.497 Days
  • Ultimate English Grammar Pro3 Days trial2 variants$9.491 Month
  • Pro English Grammar Learning3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to no ads$8.99
None

Macmillan Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Practice English free?
Practice English is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macmillan Dictionary free?
Macmillan Dictionary costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Practice English or Macmillan Dictionary have ads?
Practice English shows ads; Macmillan Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, Practice English or Macmillan Dictionary?
Practice English ships an update every 3 weeks, and Macmillan Dictionary every 6 days. Most recently, Practice English was updated on October 24, 2026 and Macmillan Dictionary on October 13, 2026.

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