# Collins vs Dictionary.

The clearest difference is price: Dictionary. at Free against Collins's $14.99. Dictionary. also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 60%) and ratings volume (15K vs 635). Collins's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Dictionary. is free to download; Collins costs $14.99 up front. Dictionary. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Collins asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Collins against 4.8 for Dictionary.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary. has 15K ratings behind it against 635, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Collins's written reviews are positive against 91% of Dictionary.'s.

Collins ships an update every 5 months, Dictionary. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collins | Dictionary. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (635 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-robert-concise/id292238137/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary/id379450383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 635 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ultralingua, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284677754) | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) |

## What reviewers say

### Collins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-robert-concise/id292238137)

This comprehensive French-English dictionary offers extensive vocabulary, verb conjugations, and usage notes. It provides smart search functionality, offline access, and text-to-speech for pronunciation. Ideal for students and language professionals needing a reliable reference tool.

**Highlights:** 57,000 headwords and 190,000 translations, 90,000+ example phrases, Full verb conjugations, Hundreds of usage notes, No internet connection required, Smart search with misspelling correction, Text-to-speech pronunciation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive dictionary
- 🚀 Excellent verb conjugations
- 🚀 Offline availability
- 👍 Detailed definitions and examples

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🐛 Missing common words and expressions
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 💰 Expensive for an app
- 🔍 Clunky interface

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard and display issues after updates
- Incorrect verb conjugations
- Inability to search for conjugated forms

**Requested features**

- Audio pronunciations
- Ability to save/review words
- Improved search and navigation
- Expanded vocabulary coverage
- Night mode option


### Dictionary.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary/id379450383)

Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary and thesaurus, Millions of definitions and synonyms, Word of the Day and Idiom of the Day, Specialty dictionaries (medical, legal, etc.), Translations into 40+ languages, Word games (Spelling Bee, Hangman), In-app word lookup via sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
- 👍 Helpful thesaurus and translation features
- 🎮 Fun word games and activities
- 📚 Vast amount of information beyond just definitions
- 🔍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific settings or features
- 🔋 Drains battery life quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues and lost user data
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Incorrect or missing definitions for some words

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and organize custom word lists
- More advanced vocabulary-building tools
- Improved audio pronunciation quality
- Offline access to full dictionary content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collins free?

Collins costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dictionary. free?

Dictionary. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collins or Dictionary.?

Dictionary. is rated higher. Collins averages 4.7 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while Dictionary. averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Collins or Dictionary. have ads?

Dictionary. shows ads; Collins does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collins or Dictionary.?

Collins ships an update every 5 months, and Dictionary. every 3 months. Most recently, Collins was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dictionary. on September 27, 2026.

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