Dictionary.com vs Larousse Spanish Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 2 million+ definitions and synonyms
- Word of the Day
- Example sentences
- Audio pronunciations
- Grammar tips
- Search history
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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.
Larousse Spanish Basic
Access a comprehensive Spanish dictionary with over 30,000 entries and 75,000 definitions. Look up words by typing or taking a picture, and get detailed information including grammatical category, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and examples. An internet connection is not required for definitions.
- 30,000+ lexical entries
- 75,000+ definitions
- Search by typing or photo
- Grammatical category
- Locutions and idiomatic expressions
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Offline access for definitions
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This app won the 2012 Award for Editorial Art in Electronic Publications granted by Mexico's publishing association, CANIEM. Type or take a picture of a word and you will easily find the most comprehensive definition and information of it. This app features more than 30 000 lexical entries and 75 000 definitions. Entries include: - Grammatical category. - Locutions and idiomatic expressions. - Synonyms and antonyms. - Numerous examples with phrases that contribute to a better understanding of the definitions. Just write the word or take a picture of it to find extensive information. Internet connection is not required for getting word definitions. For any issues related to this app please contact us directly at apps@larousse.com.mx. Dir. © 2024 Ediciones Larousse, S.A. de C.V. Renacimiento 180, C.P. 02400, México, D.F.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dictionary.com at Free against Larousse Spanish Basic's $1.99. Dictionary.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). Larousse Spanish Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Dictionary.com is free to download; Larousse Spanish Basic costs $1.99 up front. Dictionary.com sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Larousse Spanish Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dictionary.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary.com has 328K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Dictionary.com's written reviews are positive against 37% of Larousse Spanish Basic'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, Larousse Spanish Basic every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Dictionary.com | Larousse Spanish Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (328K ratings) — better | 3.7 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 328K — better | 75 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #172 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Curiosity Media | Ediciones Larousse |
Customer experience
Dictionary.com
Larousse Spanish Basic
User reviews
Dictionary.com
From 328K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Larousse Spanish Basic
From 75 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent dictionary content
- 👍 Useful for learning Spanish
- 👍 Provides good examples
- 👍 Practical for daily use
- 👍 Accurate definitions
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 Not working with iOS 11
- 🐛 Content not visible after update
- 🐛 Limited vocabulary
- 🐛 Basic, primary school level
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
Larousse Spanish Basic
Reported bugs
9 issues- App disappears after purchase
- Content not visible after latest update
- App does not open with iOS 11
- App crashes upon opening
- App crashes upon launch
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- Search does not work
- App does not work with iOS 8
- App does not work with iOS 11
- Inconsistent functionality
Requested features
10 requests- Update for iOS 11
- Update for iOS 8
- Support Spain Spanish
- Add audio pronunciations
- Tap words in definitions to look up
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- Add more synonyms
- Add phrases for usage
- Add 'vosotros' conjugation
- Add missing words (soeza, laso, escolio, etc.)
- Fix adjective inflection error
In-app purchases
Dictionary.com
- 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
Larousse Spanish Basic
No in-app purchases
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