Comparison

American Heritage® Dictionary vs Verbs German Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

American Heritage® Dictionary

Access a comprehensive digital dictionary with nearly 300,000 terms and thousands of sound files. Features include advanced search, etymology, and AI-powered tools for deeper understanding and language learning.

Highlights
  • Full dictionary text
  • 33,000+ example sentences
  • 64,000+ recorded sound files
  • Three-way cross-referencing search
  • Etymology with root links
  • AI Teacher for ESL students
  • Offline use
Features
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*NOTE: there is a newer version of American Heritage® Dictionary available on the AppStore. Tap on the "Enfour, Inc." link for AHD5. The entire 2,074 page, 7.5 pound dictionary with its nearly 300,000 terms –plus 64 thousand recorded sound files by native speakers -all available instantly at your fingertips. ________________________________________ "In the battle of the Big Three dictionaries, American Heritage® stands out on iPhone" (4 mice) — MacWorld ________________________________________ More than 33,000 written examples, totaling 4,222,000 words, makes this largest mobile dictionary on ANY platform The indexes alone are larger than most brand-name dictionaries. Even without the sound files, AHD would still be the largest dictionary in the AppStore. Main Features: ● the entire text of this best selling book ● complete front matter and appendices ● three-way cross-referencing search ● real-time progressive look-up ● wildcard pattern searches (with * ?) ● spelling suggestion dictionary included ● internal hyperlinking & supports copy/paste ● pop-up pronunciation symbols chart ● IPA pronunciation symbol conversion ● etymology (word history) with root links ● professionally recorded sound files ● zoomable graphics ● fallback online search for esoteric or archaic words and the latest slang ● unique two-way external application interaction — first iPhone dictionary with external linking and now most advanced! ● bookmarks with editable notations ● automatic search history ● an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages ● AI boosted anagram generator ● "Today" & LockScreen widgets ● 3D Touch support ● DarkMode support ● Siri support ● iPad multi-screen and Drag & Drop ● iPhone 18 & iOS27 support ● iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support ● complete offline use - no Internet connection The renowned American Heritage® Usage Panel, a group of more than 200 distinguished writers, scholars, and scientists, offers advice on problems of grammar and style; engaging notes explain word histories and clarify differences among synonyms; thousands of quotations and example sentences show words in context; and elegant definitions are enhanced by numerous full-color photographs, drawings, and maps, making this one of the most complete reference tool available on any mobile platform. Reviews for the application: "As apps go, only Enfour’s American Heritage® Dictionary stands out for its graphic appeal and functionality. Although I was pleased to have so much lexical firepower in such a compact form, I was annoyed at how poorly the other dictionaries present on the platform." (4 mice) — MacWorld Editor's Choice. ranking = "Great" — MacLife Reviews of the print version: "The Best Dictionary...Designed to appeal to the eye as well as the mind, it is notable for its imaginative illustrations....This is a great family dictionary, and ideal for schoolrooms." — The Courier Journal "This dictionary, now in its fourth edition, makes it fun to look up definitions of words....This up-to-date and eminently useful dictionary features a fabulous full-color design that quickly and effectively guides users to the information they seek." — Library Journal ________________________________________ The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. http://www.hmco.com ________________________________________ Powered by Enfour's "UniDict® Engine 18" —thesaurus links work with these products: "Roget's II: New Thesaurus" "Companion Thesaurus" "Companion Synonyms" and many more

About

Verbs German Dictionary

Master German verbs with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers a dictionary, grammar explanations, translator, AI chat practice, and vocabulary games. Learn faster with examples, conjugation tables, and offline access to beginner vocabulary.

Highlights
  • German verb conjugation tables
  • AI chat for practice
  • Flashcard vocabulary games
  • Multi-language translator
  • Grammar explanations
  • Offline A1 vocabulary
Features
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All-in-one German verb learning: conjugations, grammar, translator, AI chat, real examples, and training games. Discover German verbs, understand real usage, master tenses and patterns, and build lasting fluency. ■■ Verb Dictionary ■■ ▸ Explore 23,000+ German verbs with powerful search and filters ▸ View detailed verb entries: meanings, grammar, usage & examples ▸ Full conjugation tables for all tenses and moods ▸ Reflexive forms, separable verbs, auxiliary verbs & verb patterns ▸ Synonyms & antonyms ▸ Pronunciation with audio (text-to-speech) ▸ Grammar insights: cases, prepositions, moods, passive voice & valency ▸ CEFR levels A1–C2+ for verbs ■■ Examples ■■ ▸ Search 250,000+ real-life example sentences ▸ Understand verb usage in context with translations ▸ Learn sentence structure, cases, and prepositions naturally ▸ Open full verb details and conjugations instantly ▸ CEFR levels A1–C2+ for sentences ■■ Translator ■■ ▸ Translate verbs, phrases, or full texts (34 languages ↔ German) ▸ Secondary translation language for multilingual learning ▸ Voice input for fast translation ▸ Detailed verb insights beyond translation: grammar, usage, context & tense ■■ Games ■■ ▸ Train German verbs with spaced repetition (Leitner system) ▸ Practice conjugations, tenses, and verb forms ▸ Learn by collections, filters, or randomly ▸ Track progress and reinforce difficult verbs ■■ Collections ■■ ▸ Save and organize verbs ▸ Build custom verb lists and favorites ▸ Filter by tense, grammar, level, and usage ▸ Import & export verb collections ▸ Use collections directly in games and training ■■ AI Chat ■■ ▸ Your personal German verb learning assistant ▸ Ask about conjugation, grammar, or verb usage ▸ Practice conversations with guided prompts ▸ Tap verbs instantly to explore meanings and forms ■■ Seamless Learning Flow ■■ ▸ Move instantly between verbs, examples, translator, chat & games ▸ Tap any verb to explore it across all sections ▸ Share content between tools effortlessly ▸ Voice input across search, chat, and translator ▸ Fast switching between languages ■■ Smart Tools ■■ ▸ Fast search with history & smart suggestions ▸ Recent verbs and saved activity ▸ Flexible layouts with live preview ▸ Advanced filters for precise verb searches ▸ Built-in help, tutorials & AI guidance ■■ Language Support ■■ ▸ 12 interface and 34 translation languages including English, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Persian (Farsi), Spanish, Portuguese, French, Polish, Italian, Romanian, Dutch, Japanese, Greek, Czech, Slovak, Hebrew, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Norwegian, Catalan, Belarusian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Basque, Urdu, Slovenian, Macedonian, and more ■■ In-App Purchases ■■ ▸ PRO — full access • no ads • unlimited usage ▸ OFFLINE — full access • no ads • offline verb dictionary ■■ Learn German Verbs Smarter ■■ Master German verbs with an all-in-one app focused on conjugation, grammar, and real communication. Use verb dictionary, translator, flashcards, AI chat, and interactive training to learn faster and understand authentic usage. Look up German verbs with meanings, translations, example sentences, pronunciation, and complete conjugation tables. Learn tenses, moods, cases, reflexive forms, separable verbs, and sentence structure with clear grammar explanations. Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing with real example sentences, voice input, pronunciation, and AI chat. Build verb fluency with spaced repetition (Leitner system), smart filters, and personalized collections. Perfect for beginners and advanced learners (A1–C2). Prepare for Goethe, TELC, TestDaF, and DSH exams or use it for school, university, work, and daily communication. Use it as a German verb dictionary, conjugation trainer, translator, flashcard app, and grammar trainer. Learn German verbs anytime, online or offline. ■■ See also netzverb-dictionary.app ■■

Screenshots

American Heritage® Dictionary4 screens
Verbs German Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Verbs German Dictionary at Free against American Heritage® Dictionary's $12.99. Verbs German Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 66%). American Heritage® Dictionary's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Verbs German Dictionary is free to download; American Heritage® Dictionary costs $12.99 up front. American Heritage® Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Verbs German Dictionary sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for American Heritage® Dictionary against 4.9 for Verbs German Dictionary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 207 and 453 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of American Heritage® Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 78% of Verbs German Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

American Heritage® Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, Verbs German Dictionary every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
American Heritage® Dictionary versus Verbs German Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerican Heritage® DictionaryVerbs German Dictionary
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (207 ratings)4.9 (453 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews77.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings207453 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size386 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEnfour, Inc.Andreas Goebel

Customer experience

American Heritage® Dictionary

All ratings204 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative27.4%

Verbs German Dictionary

All ratings453 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

American Heritage® Dictionary

From 207 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Comprehensive and authoritative
  • 👍 Excellent pronunciation audio
  • 👍 Helpful etymologies and word roots
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Roget's Thesaurus

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 Large app size can cause sync issues
  • 🔒 Concerning privacy/security issues with unauthorized social media posts
  • 👎 Overpriced compared to alternatives
  • 👎 Lack of customization options (font size, themes, etc.)

Verbs German Dictionary

From 453 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent for German learning
  • 💡 AI mode for corrections
  • 🚀 Fast progress with the app
  • ✅ Offline functionality appreciated
  • ✨ User interface is a pleasure

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Language input changes randomly
  • 🐛 Cannot remove second translation language
  • 🐛 Keyboard sometimes doesn't collapse
  • 🐛 Offline dictionary not working
  • 🐛 Ads appear after purchasing ad-free

Bugs and requests

American Heritage® Dictionary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable audio playback
  • Unexpected behavior when clearing search history

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to bookmark words and organize them into custom categories
  • Improved search functionality (e.g. tapping words in definitions to jump to them)
  • Landscape mode support
  • Better sync/backup options for user data
  • More visual aids and illustrations

Verbs German Dictionary

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Language input changes randomly
  • Cannot remove second translation language
  • Keyboard sometimes doesn't collapse
  • Offline dictionary not working
  • Ads appear after purchasing ad-free
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  • App crashes with iOS 17.0.2
  • No longer provides information for words
  • Limited to 25 words in custom lists
  • Family sharing not supported
  • Not all verbs available
  • Nouns not included in app
  • Many words cannot be saved
  • Searching verbs offline is too slow
  • Word list seems incomplete
  • Confusing with multiple apps
  • Difficulty logging into website
  • Personalization is absent
  • Two identical languages require double tap

Requested features

12 requests
  • Allow fixing input language
  • Allow deleting second translation language
  • Disable keyboard translation via 'overview' button
  • Add iCloud sync for custom lists
  • Add nouns to the app
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  • Add adjectives or noun singular to plural conjugations
  • Add native Mac app
  • Add CMD F to move to search box
  • Add declensions to the app
  • Increase favorite list limit
  • Allow translation like a dictionary (e.g., Turkish)
  • Add support for family sharing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

American Heritage® Dictionary

One-time1
  • Roget's II Thesaurus$4.99
5 purchases

Verbs German Dictionary

One-time5
  • Verbs Pro$8.99
  • Verbs Offline$8.99
  • Verbs Pro Offline$8.99
Show 2 more
  • Dictionary Offline$8.99
  • Dictionary Pro Offline$19.99

Questions

Is American Heritage® Dictionary free?
American Heritage® Dictionary costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Verbs German Dictionary free?
Verbs German Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, American Heritage® Dictionary or Verbs German Dictionary?
Verbs German Dictionary is rated higher. American Heritage® Dictionary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Verbs German Dictionary averages 4.9 from 453 ratings.
Do American Heritage® Dictionary or Verbs German Dictionary have ads?
Verbs German Dictionary shows ads; American Heritage® Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, American Heritage® Dictionary or Verbs German Dictionary?
American Heritage® Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, and Verbs German Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, American Heritage® Dictionary was updated on October 29, 2026 and Verbs German Dictionary on October 29, 2026.

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