Comparison

Advanced English Dictionary. vs English Usage Dictionary

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

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About

Advanced English Dictionary.

This comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus offers offline access to millions of words, definitions, pronunciations, and etymologies. Explore word connections, sample sentences, and discover new vocabulary with advanced search and unique features.

Highlights
  • Extensive word database (4.9 million words)
  • High-quality audio pronunciations (US, UK, AU)
  • Advanced search technology
  • Full offline access
  • Ad-free experience
  • Etymologies and word origins
  • Conceptual thesaurus
  • Sample sentences
Features
Currently charting
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Advanced English Dictionary: Your Ultimate Language Companion Unlock the power of language with one of the most comprehensive English dictionaries on the App Store, featuring an extensive database of 4.9 million words. Designed for language lovers, learners, and professionals, it offers fast, reliable, and offline access to rich linguistic content. Key Features: • Extensive Word Database: Explore over 591,700 entries and 4.9 million words, including current terminology, biographical data, geographical names, and specialized technical and scientific terms. • Clear Pronunciations: Hear high-quality audio pronunciations in American, British, and Australian English with both male and female voices. Content-sensitive IPA guides are also available for pronunciation assistance. • Advanced Search Technology: Quickly find the words you need with powerful search capabilities and a lightning-fast, intuitive interface. • Full Offline Access: Use the app anytime, anywhere—without needing an internet connection. • Completely Ad-Free: Enjoy an uninterrupted experience with no ads, in-app purchases, or tracking. • Etymologies and Word Origins: Discover the history and origins of words to deepen your understanding. • Unique Conceptual Thesaurus: Navigate word connections with a thesaurus that links words in meaningful ways. • Sample Sentences: See real-world examples of word usage in conversation and writing. • Bookmark & History Features: Save your favorite words and revisit recent searches with editable bookmarks and history tools. • Fun Word Discovery: Shake your device to activate "Word Shake" and explore random words. Advanced English Dictionary offers a fresh approach to exploring language. With its extensive database and user-friendly features, it makes finding word meanings faster and simpler than ever before. What Experts Are Saying: “Advanced English Dictionary & Thesaurus rises above the rest with a good interface, fast speed, and a unique way of looking up words. […] Recommended for anyone needing a dictionary and thesaurus on the go” — AppAdvice “This is no ordinary dictionary. In addition to being an almost infinite resource of words and what they mean, it also educates users as to how words are linked. […] It’s a new take on an old, but incredibly useful, concept and one that will no doubt gain many fans” — Clare Hopping, Know Your Mobile “Its superior biographical and geographical data and its pleasing interface gives jDictionary Mobile's offering a slight edge” — Sam Felsing, Macworld “For exploring the language, it has the edge, the upper hand, the whip hand, etc.” — Tony Smith, TheRegister.com “This is a sleek dictionary with a cool "word links" feature that briefly describes the history around that word. It's easy to use and I love the pronunciation guide for those more esoteric words” — AppOlicious “Advanced English Dictionary & Thesaurus app is one of the best reference apps you can download on your iPhone” — The Recapp

About

English Usage Dictionary

This reference app provides comprehensive guidance on English usage, covering grammar, syntax, style, and word choice. It offers practical advice with extensive examples and quotations from renowned authors, supporting both British and American English variations.

Highlights
  • Grammar, syntax, style, and word choice advice
  • British and American English coverage
  • Usage examples and author quotations
  • User-defined entry groups
  • Search and bookmark entries
  • Daily learning feature
Features
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The English Usage Dictionary is the guide to English usage, loved and used by writers of all kinds. The dictionary gives comprehensive and practical advice on grammar, syntax, style, and choice of words. It gives in-depth coverage of both British and American English with reference to the English of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. The dictionary includes wide-ranging examples of usage from a broad selection of newspapers, journals, and books from across the globe, and features illustrative quotations from authors such as Agatha Christie, Chinua Achebe, Iris Murdoch, Harold Pinter, and Noel Coward. ● User-defined group - Create group and add entries into a group ● Study tools: - Search an entry - Bookmark an entry - Learn 5 entries daily - Built-in dictionary - Featured entries

Screenshots

Advanced English Dictionary.4 screens
English Usage Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Advanced English Dictionary. at 92% against English Usage Dictionary's 0%. Advanced English Dictionary. also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 39 months). English Usage Dictionary's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Advanced English Dictionary. costs $2.99 and English Usage Dictionary $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Advanced English Dictionary. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Advanced English Dictionary. has 241 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Advanced English Dictionary.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of English Usage Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Advanced English Dictionary. ships an update every 4 months, English Usage Dictionary every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Advanced English Dictionary. versus English Usage Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvanced English Dictionary.English Usage Dictionary
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (241 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings241 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB86 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJDMI Kft.Trung Nguyen

Customer experience

Advanced English Dictionary.

All ratings241 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.3%

English Usage Dictionary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Advanced English Dictionary.

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Text in search box not visible after iOS 13 update
  • Random search feature cannot be disabled

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to export bookmarked words
  • Improved bookmark management and sorting
  • Thesaurus functionality integrated
  • Option to disable certain word types (e.g. profanity)

English Usage Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Advanced English Dictionary.

No in-app purchases

None

English Usage Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Advanced English Dictionary. free?
Advanced English Dictionary. costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is English Usage Dictionary free?
English Usage Dictionary costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Advanced English Dictionary. or English Usage Dictionary?
Advanced English Dictionary. is rated higher. Advanced English Dictionary. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while English Usage Dictionary averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Advanced English Dictionary. or English Usage Dictionary have ads?
Neither Advanced English Dictionary. nor English Usage Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Advanced English Dictionary. or English Usage Dictionary?
Advanced English Dictionary. ships an update every 4 months, and English Usage Dictionary every 39 months. Most recently, Advanced English Dictionary. was updated on November 10, 2026 and English Usage Dictionary on November 4, 2026.

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