IPA Review vs Macquarie Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
IPA Review
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The IPA Review is the IPAβs quarterly magazine. The IPA Review has been in publication since 1947 and is Australiaβs oldest continuously published magazine covering politics and public affairs. Here you will find archived editions of the IPA Review. Visit our Join page to make sure you receive the current edition as it is published. The IPA Review is published four times a year. We are entirely funded by our members and do not accept government funding. Your membership makes us an even louder voice for freedom.
Macquarie Dictionary
Access the most comprehensive reference for Australian English, featuring over 275,000 definitions and 184,000 headwords. Enjoy offline access, bookmarking, and detailed etymologies and pronunciations.
- Over 275,000 definitions
- 184,000 headwords and phrases
- 46,000 word origins
- IPA and plain English pronunciations
- 25,000 audio pronunciations
- Offline access
- Bookmark and search history
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The Macquarie Dictionary app provides users with the most up-to-date reference of Australian English, from the colourfully colloquial to the highly technical. Ad-free and with a fast and simple search, the app will help you find the word you need. Use the wildcard and suggestive search functions to expand your search or browse through all entries alphabetically. You can also bookmark words and view recent searches. Our comprehensive coverage of Australian English includes: 1. Over 275,000 definitions. 2. Over 184,000 headwords and phrases 3. Over 23,000 encyclopedic entries 4. Over 46,000 word origins or etymologies 5. IPA and plain English pronunciations for all entries. 6. Over 25,000 audio pronunciations voiced by real Australians* 7. Example phrases to show how a word is used 8. Regionalisms 9. Extensive usage notes OTHER FEATURES: Options to share entries and definitions. Access anytime without an internet connection *Initial access to audio pronunciations and images requires internet connection. Once you have accessed an image or pronunciation it will be saved locally for future use. CONTACT US If you have any questions, comments or feedback, please contact us at macquarie@macmillan.com.au or www.macquariedictionary.com.au/contact-us Macquarie, by definition Australian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IPA Review at Free against Macquarie Dictionary's $29.99. Macquarie Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
IPA Review is free to download; Macquarie Dictionary costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IPA Review ships an update every 12 months, Macquarie Dictionary every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPA Review | Macquarie Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $29.99 |
| Positive reviews | β | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 12.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 321 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Institute of Public Affairs Limited | Pan Macmillan Australia |
In-app purchases
IPA Review
No in-app purchases
Macquarie Dictionary
No in-app purchases
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