# MH World Database vs MHGlossary

The clearest difference is rating: MHGlossary at 5.0 against MH World Database's 4.0. MH World Database's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MHGlossary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MH World Database has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MH World Database | MHGlossary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mh-world-database/id1546180834/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mhglossary/id6752591710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Joe Lagomarsino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236584901) | [Kelly Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765209522) |

## What reviewers say

### MH World Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mh-world-database/id1546180834)

This app provides a comprehensive reference for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, featuring detailed information on equipment, monsters, quests, skills, and more. It offers quick, offline access to accurate game data, including item combinations and universal search functionality.

**Highlights:** Monster Weakness and Carves, Equipment and Skill Lists, Quest Details and Rewards, Item Combinations, Universal Search, Offline Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MHGlossary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mhglossary/id6752591710)

This offline Japanese-English glossary helps Monster Hunter fans understand game-specific terminology. It features hundreds of entries with readings and meanings, a powerful search function, and categorized lists for easy navigation. Bookmark key terms for quick reference.

**Highlights:** Offline glossary of MH terms, Japanese-English translations, Search by English, kana, kanji, romaji, Categorized entries, Bookmark favorite terms, Hundreds of glossary entries

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MH World Database free?

MH World Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MHGlossary free?

MHGlossary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MH World Database or MHGlossary?

MHGlossary is rated higher. MH World Database averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while MHGlossary averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MH World Database or MHGlossary have ads?

Neither MH World Database nor MHGlossary shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*