Comparison

Dictionary.com vs CorrectEnglish

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

CorrectEnglish

This writing assistant checks for spelling and advanced grammar rules as you type on your iPhone or iPad. It offers word suggestions and teaches you to avoid future mistakes, helping you write more clearly and professionally.

Highlights
  • Spelling error detection
  • Advanced grammar rule checks
  • Contextual word suggestions
  • On-the-fly writing feedback
  • Learning to avoid future mistakes
  • Customizable keyboard integration
Features
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CorrectEnglish® checks for spelling errors, word substitutions, and 63,000 advanced grammar rules everywhere you type on your iPhone or iPad. Write Confidently Everywhere Writing’s a skill you’ll carry with you through school, your career, and many other aspects of life. More than proofreading, CorrectEnglish® teaches you to avoid mistakes in the future. Learn by doing, and continuously improve your writing. Spelling – Look polished and professional with writing that’s free of spelling errors! Context – Write exactly what you mean and communicate clearly. Subject/Verb Agreement – Improve your proficiency in English writing rules. Word Suggestions – Give everything you write, from job applications to emails, that extra edge. CorrectEnglish® teaches you not only to write like a professional, but to think like a writer. Great writing will come naturally the more you type and see your writing corrected. How It Works To improve your writing skills, simply download and set up the CorrectEnglish® keyboard. Then, type anywhere on your Apple device. Whether you type in a browser, email, or any other app, CorrectEnglish® will instantly identify corrections in a small box above your keyboard. Click on the box with the correction to make the change. Be Delighted With Your Writing CorrectEnglish® helps you become a powerful and persuasive writer. You receive on-the-fly writing feedback while you type on your Apple device. Imagine what a difference sophisticated writing skills could make on your job application process, social media presence, or work-related emails. If you’re ready to heighten your writing game, download CorrectEnglish® now and experience the benefits of being a skilled writer.

Screenshots

Dictionary.com4 screens
CorrectEnglish2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dictionary.com at 4.8 against CorrectEnglish's 3.3. Dictionary.com also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (328K vs 3). CorrectEnglish's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. CorrectEnglish asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dictionary.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary.com has 328K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Dictionary.com's written reviews are positive against 0% of CorrectEnglish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, CorrectEnglish every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Dictionary.com versus CorrectEnglish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary.comCorrectEnglish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (328K ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings328K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCuriosity MediaVantage Labs

Customer experience

Dictionary.com

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

CorrectEnglish

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CorrectEnglish

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

CorrectEnglish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary.com free?
Dictionary.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CorrectEnglish free?
CorrectEnglish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary.com or CorrectEnglish?
Dictionary.com is rated higher. Dictionary.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while CorrectEnglish averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Dictionary.com or CorrectEnglish have ads?
Dictionary.com shows ads; CorrectEnglish does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary.com or CorrectEnglish?
Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and CorrectEnglish every 2 months. Most recently, Dictionary.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and CorrectEnglish on October 29, 2026.

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