American Heritage® Dictionary vs Rap Dictionary+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Rap Dictionary+
Explore a vast collection of rap and hip-hop slang, terms, and phrases with offline access. Understand the culture and lyrics with definitions, example sentences, and a continuously updated database.
- Offline access to definitions
- Extensive A-Z glossary
- Example sentences from songs
- Save and bookmark terms
- Dark Mode
- Continuously updated content
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Enjoy the premium ad-free version of the Rap Dictionary App by DailyRapFacts® Rap Dictionary+ is the premium version of the Rap Dictionary app, the world’s best, trusted, & largest resource for words, slang, terms, numbers, phrases, ad-libs, idioms, expressions, currencies & symbols, and definitions used in rap/hip-hop music. Rap Dictionary+ includes offline access: You’ll have complete access to words & definitions whether or not you’re connected to the internet. You will need a connection to access the shop and videos. Continuously updated with 5,000+ terms & definitions used in Hip-Hop & Rap music, the RapDictionary.com dictionary app lets you look up & learn thousands of urban slang terms while improving your understanding of the culture. Optimized for both your iPhone and iPad, it even works offline, anywhere you are! ADVANCED FEATURES: - Premium Ad-free - Offline access - Dark Mode - Save & bookmark terms - Example Sentences: see how a term is used in songs Rap Dictionary+ App is an advanced A-Z pocket resource based on RapDictionary.com & the Rap Dictionary book by DailyRapFacts®. Learn the language of Rap/Hip-Hop. Trying to learn more about Rap & Hip Hop music? Then, this app is for you! Download the Rap Dictionary app for unlimited access to rap terms whenever and wherever you need them. Now you know what that word in that song means.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rap Dictionary+ at none against American Heritage® Dictionary's 1. Rap Dictionary+ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). American Heritage® Dictionary's advantage is ratings volume (204 vs 1). On 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
American Heritage® Dictionary costs $12.99 and Rap Dictionary+ $9.99 up front. American Heritage® Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rap Dictionary+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rap Dictionary+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: American Heritage® Dictionary has 204 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of American Heritage® Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rap Dictionary+'s.
| Parameter | American Heritage® Dictionary | Rap Dictionary+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (204 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 204 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 386 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Enfour, Inc. | DailyRapFacts, LLC. |
Customer experience
American Heritage® Dictionary
Rap Dictionary+
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
Rap Dictionary+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
American Heritage® Dictionary
- Roget's II Thesaurus$4.99
Rap Dictionary+
No in-app purchases
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