# Practice English vs Macmillan Dictionary

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.

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.

Practice English ships an update every 3 weeks, Macmillan Dictionary every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Practice English | Macmillan Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-englishlearn-grammar/id1525218047/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nelly Latypova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150816403) | [Pan Macmillan Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/768426896) |

## What reviewers say

### Practice English

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-englishlearn-grammar/id1525218047)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete English Grammar Pro | $8.49 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate English Grammar Pro | $9.49 | per month |
| Pro English Grammar Learning | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to no ads | $8.99 | one-time |


### Macmillan Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macmillan-dictionary/id6744594381)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026.

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