# Dictionary.com vs RhymeZone

Dictionary.com and RhymeZone both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of RhymeZone's written reviews are positive against 26% of Dictionary.com's. RhymeZone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Dictionary.com's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Dictionary.com is free to download; RhymeZone costs $2.99 up front. Dictionary.com sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. RhymeZone asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dictionary.com against 4.7 for RhymeZone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary.com has 328K ratings behind it against 986, 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 79% of RhymeZone's.

Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, RhymeZone every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary.com | RhymeZone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycom-english-words/id308750436/reviews)** | [4.7 (986 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhymezone/id493493802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328K** | 986 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #145 | **#37** |
| Size | 35 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Curiosity Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/332510497) | [Merriam-Webster, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/399452290) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary.com

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### RhymeZone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhymezone/id493493802)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

This app is a powerful rhyming dictionary and thesaurus that helps you find the perfect word. It offers rhymes, synonyms, antonyms, and related words, with offline capabilities and an optional online connection for more features. A unique "Poet Maker" helps find words matching both rhyme and meaning.

**Highlights:** Rhyming dictionary, Thesaurus, Synonyms and antonyms, Near rhymes and slant rhymes, Offline word database, Poet Maker feature, Related word suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for writing
- 👍 Great rhyming tool
- 👍 Useful for songwriting
- 👍 Excellent for poetry
- 👍 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🐛 Cluttered interface
- 🐛 Ads in paid version
- 🐛 Difficult to use on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent search results between app and website
- Frequent redirects to website

**Requested features**

- Advanced search options like sorting by rhyme rating
- Offline access to full rhyme results
- Support for soft rhymes
- Ability to copy/paste multiple rhyme options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary.com free?

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

### Is RhymeZone free?

RhymeZone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Dictionary.com is rated higher. Dictionary.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while RhymeZone averages 4.7 from 986 ratings.

### Do Dictionary.com or RhymeZone have ads?

Dictionary.com shows ads; RhymeZone does not.

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

Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and RhymeZone every 6 months. Most recently, Dictionary.com was updated on October 28, 2026 and RhymeZone on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dictionary.com or RhymeZone?

Dictionary.com currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and RhymeZone at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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