Comparison

Dictionary.com vs Eng

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

Head to head
About

Dictionary.com

Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

Highlights
  • 2 million+ definitions and synonyms
  • Word of the Day
  • Example sentences
  • Audio pronunciations
  • Grammar tips
  • Search history
Features
Currently charting
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Download the #1 free dictionary app! With more than 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms, this English dictionary and thesaurus app for iPhone is optimized for your mobile device. Improve your English vocabulary, whether you're just starting your learning journey or you're already a word wizard. Install the app for access to definitions and synonyms whenever and wherever you need them — no bulky books necessary. Flip to dark mode to give your eyes a break, or stick to the traditional set-up. In addition to the trusted reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, this education app includes: Word of the Day ► Learn a new word each day and expand your vocabulary. Example Sentences ► Browse real-world example sentences to see how words are used. Idioms ► Explore how words can gain new meanings. Rhymes ► Finish every verse. Audio Pronunciations ► Never mispronounce another word. Grammar ► Get grammar tips, word usage, and more to improve your writing. Editorial Articles ► Explore editorial content for features on words, the origins of the English language, and the nuances that make English so complicated and unique. Search History ► Customize your recently searched word list, and never forget the newest words you’ve learned. Dictionary Shuffle ► Think you know ALL the definitions? Prove it with Dictionary Shuffle, which chooses a word at random and brings you to the definition. A-Z Dictionary ► What’s more exciting than ... wait for it … browsing the Dictionary?! We’ve now made it even easier, with the A–Z Dictionary.

About

Eng

This offline dictionary app translates between English and Myanmar languages. It offers features like auto-suggestion, voice settings, and a learning module with quizzes. It also includes a font converter for Myanmar Unicode and Zawgyi.

Highlights
  • Offline English to Myanmar translation
  • Auto-suggested word search
  • Learning module with word quizzes
  • Example sentences, phonetics, synonyms, antonyms
  • Myanmar Unicode to Zawgyi font converter
  • Dictionary share extension
Features
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English MM Dictionary is a offline English to Myanmar or Myanmar to English Dictionary. Main Features : - Work without internet access - Auto suggest searching word - Voice settings - Easy navigation - Synchronise with server and get new meaning of words - Check updates automatically - Provided 40 chapters in learning module - Play word quiz - Provided example sentences, phonetic, synonym and antonym words - Font converter (Myanmar Unicode to Zawgyi and vice versa) # Unicode to Zawgyi Share Extension >>> If your device doesn't display myanmar font properly, you can use this extension to convert. # Dictionary Share Extension >>> You can search definition by select and share to this extension while using other app.

Screenshots

Dictionary.com4 screens
Eng4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eng at 80% against Dictionary.com's 26%. Eng also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Dictionary.com's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (328K vs 1.1K). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dictionary.com sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Eng asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dictionary.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary.com has 328K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Dictionary.com's written reviews are positive against 80% of Eng's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary.com ships an update monthly, Eng every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Dictionary.com versus Eng: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary.comEng
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (328K ratings) — better4.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews25.8% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings328K — better1.1K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB88 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCuriosity MediaAung min Naing

Customer experience

Dictionary.com

All ratings327,783 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,381 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative65.0%

Eng

All ratings1,060 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

Dictionary.com

From 328K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🤩 Great for expanding vocabulary

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🤔 Confusing layout changes and UI issues
  • 🤷‍♀️ Paid features not always working as expected

Eng

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful app
  • 🚀 Great search engine
  • 🌟 Best dictionary app
  • 👌 Easy to use
  • 💯 Accurate translations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Voice/audio issues
  • 🔍 Lack of some word definitions
  • 🌙 Dark mode not working properly
  • 🔍 Missing words/definitions

Bugs and requests

Dictionary.com

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior when tapping on words
  • Offline dictionary not downloading properly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes on various devices
  • Paid features not unlocking or resetting unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dedicated section to display all forms of a word
  • Ability to create and manage custom word lists
  • Improved offline mode with more functionality
  • Better integration with other productivity apps
  • More language support beyond just English

Eng

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Search bar not displaying typed words
  • Favorite words not sortable
  • Pronunciation not working
  • Text disappearing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sort history by time
  • Allow users to add/update words
  • Sync across devices
  • English to English definitions
  • Improve voice/audio playback

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Dictionary.com

One-time9
  • Rhyming Dictionary$1.99
  • Grammar & Tips$1.99
  • Idioms & Phrases$1.99
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  • Example Sentences$2.99
  • Science Dictionary$2.99
  • Encyclopedia$2.99
  • Offline Dictionary$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Power Pack$5.99
None

Eng

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary.com free?
Dictionary.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eng free?
Eng is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary.com or Eng?
Dictionary.com is rated higher. Dictionary.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while Eng averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Dictionary.com or Eng have ads?
Both Dictionary.com and Eng show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary.com or Eng?
Dictionary.com ships an update monthly, and Eng every 6 months. Most recently, Dictionary.com was updated on September 26, 2026 and Eng on September 25, 2026.

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