Comparison

1913 Dictionary vs MyWebster28

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

Head to head
About

1913 Dictionary

Access a searchable public domain dictionary from 1913. Get daily word notifications and filter entries by part of speech. Save your favorite words for easy access.

Highlights
  • Searchable 1913 Webster's Dictionary
  • Daily Word of the Day notifications
  • Filter by part of speech
  • Save favorite words
  • Random word generator
Features
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1913 Dictionary uses the public domain Webster's Dictionary from 1913, broken down into fully searchable entries. Daily notifications for Word of the Day. Advanced filtering by part of speech can be applied to the main dictionary as well as random words. Ability to save favorite words.

About

MyWebster28

Features
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Webster's 1828 American Dictionary brings Noah Webster's original masterwork to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. This isn't just any dictionary. It's the definitive reference that shaped American English, trusted by scholars, writers, and Bible students for nearly 200 years. The entire dictionary lives on your device, so you can search and read definitions without an internet connection. FEATURES Complete 1828 Dictionary, every word from Webster's original work, unabridged AI Generated Sentences that show words in real context Synonyms and Antonyms to help you explore related words Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch Multiple themes to match how you like to read WHY WEBSTER'S 1828? Noah Webster spent 26 years crafting this dictionary and learned 28 languages to trace word origins. His definitions reflect the classical understanding of English, the same language used in founding documents and timeless literature. You won't find this kind of depth in a modern dictionary. Whether you're a student, a writer, or someone who simply loves the English language, this is the dictionary you've been looking for. Free to search and read every definition. Premium unlocks unlimited AI generated sentences and additional features. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium Monthly — $1.99 per month Premium Yearly — $14.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price and duration unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mywebster28.netlify.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

1913 Dictionary4 screens
MyWebster284 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1913 Dictionary at none against MyWebster28's 2. 1913 Dictionary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and 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

Both are free to download. MyWebster28 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 1913 Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1913 Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, MyWebster28 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
1913 Dictionary versus MyWebster28: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1913 DictionaryMyWebster28
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB148 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRobert OliemanMatthew Parker

In-app purchases

None

1913 Dictionary

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyWebster28

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is 1913 Dictionary free?
1913 Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyWebster28 free?
MyWebster28 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1913 Dictionary or MyWebster28 have ads?
Neither 1913 Dictionary nor MyWebster28 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1913 Dictionary or MyWebster28?
1913 Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, and MyWebster28 every 3 months. Most recently, 1913 Dictionary was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyWebster28 on October 30, 2026.

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