Comparison

Dictionary.com vs LookUpList

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

LookUpList

Build your personalized dictionary and word lists by searching across your favorite websites. Save words instantly and look them up from any app. Supports custom websites and iOS built-in dictionaries.

Highlights
  • Cross-site word searching
  • Save words to custom lists
  • Look up words from other apps
  • Add any searchable website
  • Create multiple word lists
  • Import/export word lists (CSV)
Features
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LookUpList is an app that lets you build your own dictionary and word lists. Just enter a word or phrase and tap the “Search” button — it instantly looks it up across your favorite websites. The app performs a cross-site search using all the websites you’ve added to the tab bar, so you can easily compare results side by side. You can also save looked-up words to your word lists with a single tap. It’s perfect for language learners! Even better, you can look up words from within other apps — no need to switch back and forth. This is especially useful when reading articles in news or ebook apps. You’re not limited to online dictionaries — any website with a search function can be added. Create a custom dictionary that fits your needs! "Look Up" - Look up words and phrases instantly by tapping the “Search” button. - Cross-search all added websites to easily compare their results. - Switch between websites by swiping — one-handed use is easy. - Add any website with search capability. - Save words and phrases to your word lists with just one tap. - Look up words from other apps using the Share Extension — no app switching needed. - Supports iOS built-in dictionaries as well. - Add custom website tabs using URLs with query strings (for advanced users). "Word List" - Each word includes a checkmark, favorite button, and note field. - One-tap web search from your word list. - Sort words alphabetically or by creation date. - Create multiple word lists. - Easily import and export your word lists in CSV format. Please leave a review on the App Store. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at: sup.lookuplist@gmail.com Thanks for your support!

Screenshots

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LookUpList4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dictionary.com and LookUpList both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of LookUpList's written reviews are positive against 26% of Dictionary.com's. LookUpList also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Dictionary.com's advantage is ratings volume (328K vs 26) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dictionary.com against 4.7 for LookUpList. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary.com has 328K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Dictionary.com's written reviews are positive against 83% of LookUpList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, LookUpList every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Dictionary.com versus LookUpList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary.comLookUpList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (328K ratings) — better4.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews82.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings328K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCuriosity MediaYohei Noguchi

Customer experience

Dictionary.com

All ratings327,801 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,392 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative65.1%

LookUpList

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative6.9%

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

LookUpList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary.com

No in-app purchases

None

LookUpList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary.com free?
Dictionary.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LookUpList free?
LookUpList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary.com or LookUpList?
Dictionary.com is rated higher. Dictionary.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while LookUpList averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Dictionary.com or LookUpList have ads?
Dictionary.com shows ads; LookUpList does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary.com or LookUpList?
Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and LookUpList every 2 months. Most recently, Dictionary.com was updated on November 4, 2026 and LookUpList on November 2, 2026.

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