# Dictionary.com vs 英辭

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 英辭 at 83% against Dictionary.com's 26%. 英辭 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Dictionary.com's advantage is ratings volume (328K vs 113) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictionary.com sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and 英辭 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Dictionary.com's written reviews are positive against 83% of 英辭's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, 英辭 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary.com | 英辭 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycom-english-words/id308750436/reviews)** | [4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1179756499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328K** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curiosity Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/332510497) | [Hugecore Information Technology (Guangzhou) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918079515) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary.com

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### 英辭

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1179756499)

This app provides a comprehensive English-Chinese dictionary with both offline and online search capabilities. It offers advanced vocabulary learning tools, including personalized word lists, daily notifications, and testing modes. Users can also create custom word cards and share their learning progress.

**Highlights:** Offline and online dictionary access, Intelligent cloud prediction, Personalized word management, Customizable daily word notifications, Word card creation and export, Quick and professional word tests, Trending word overviews

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 英辞 Pro（期间优惠） | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary.com free?

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

### Is 英辭 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary.com or 英辭?

Dictionary.com is rated higher. Dictionary.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while 英辭 averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do Dictionary.com or 英辭 have ads?

Dictionary.com shows ads; 英辭 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dictionary.com or 英辭?

Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and 英辭 every 3 months. Most recently, Dictionary.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and 英辭 on October 29, 2026.

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