# Dictionary.com vs Eng

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.

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

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.

Dictionary.com ships an update monthly, Eng every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary.com | Eng |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycom-english-words/id308750436/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eng-mm-dictionary/id1035153899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curiosity Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/332510497) | [Aung min Naing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035153898) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycom-english-words/id308750436)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rhyming Dictionary | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grammar & Tips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Idioms & Phrases | $1.99 | one-time |
| Example Sentences | $2.99 | one-time |
| Science Dictionary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Encyclopedia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Dictionary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eng-mm-dictionary/id1035153899)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Search bar not displaying typed words
- Favorite words not sortable
- Pronunciation not working
- Text disappearing

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Eng on September 25, 2026.

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